Environmental Education Intern

Internship Summary

We're looking for an Environmental Education Intern who can commit 10-15 hours a week to learn and teach Environmental Education programs to local students.

Timeline: September - December 2026; option to extend for spring semester through May.

Interns must be available at least one day a week during school hours between 8 am-2 pm. By the end of this internship,  candidates will have completed Criteria IV of the North Carolina Environmental Education Certification. 

Who We Are:
Piedmont Environmental Alliance (PEA) is a local nonprofit that works every day to create a more just, resilient, and environmentally sustainable Piedmont Triad. Based in Winston-Salem, NC, PEA’s innovative education programs, annual events, and community-based advocacy projects engage thousands of volunteers, students, faith communities, businesses, and partner organizations in climate and environmental action. Learn more at www.peanc.org

Responsibilities:
 

  • Learn and teach PEA’s environmental education curriculum in local classrooms, PEA events, and at community events.
  • Reach out to local private schools, community groups, and organizations to promote the program. 
  • Enter and organize program data to demonstrate program effectiveness. 

Qualifications:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication.

  • Strong organizational skills, self-motivated, and attentive to details.

  • Demonstrated commitment to environmental and social issues is a plus.

We are looking for you if: 

  • You are comfortable speaking in front of others.
  • You are interested in working with kids.
  • You have a personal passion for the outdoors, environmental stewardship and sustainability, and have taken action to get involved in the issues you care about.
  • You are a current student or recent graduate looking for an opportunity to connect with the community.

Compensation:
This is an unpaid volunteer position. 

To Apply:
Submit your resume and a detailed cover letter to courtney@peanc.org by Friday, August 21. Please reference “Environmental Education Internship” in the subject line. No phone calls please. Piedmont Environmental Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and encourages a diversity of candidates to apply.

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, on a rolling basis.