Career Opportunities

Facilities and Grounds Technician

Tanglewood Nature Center in Elmira, NY seeks part-time (25-30 hours/week, $18-$19/hr., no benefits) Facilities and Grounds Technician

Internships

Internship applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Please fill out our internship application on Better Impact at the link provided below. Please accompany your application with a cover letter to our Volunteer Coordinator via email: volunteer.tanglewood@gmail.com

Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum offers students the opportunity to work alongside our staff in three positions: animal care and museum curator, environmental education, and non-profit management.

Environmental Education Internship:

We currently have positions available for both a paid and unpaid internship. Candidate should be an undergraduate working towards a degree in environmental studies or science, ecology, biology, education, or another closely related field. Experience or interest in education, and strong verbal communication skills preferred. Position involves assisting with or conducting educational workshops and programs, guided tours, and hikes.  

Non-Profit Management Internship:

Candidate should be an undergraduate with an interest in nonprofit management. Candidate must have excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency with Windows, Word, and Adobe preferred. This position involves assisting our staff with marketing, social media, fundraising and event planning, participating in membership and other committees as applicable, operating the gift shop, and aiding visitors.

Animal Care & Museum Curator Internship:

Candidate should be an undergraduate with experience in handling and caring for mammals, reptiles, and/or amphibians. A background in environmental science or studies, ecology, biology, or another loosely related field is preferred. Candidate must be self-directed and highly motivated. This position has duties including cleaning, maintaining and designing museum exhibits, feeding and healthcare for animals, and handling/socializing animals.

Head Camp Counselors

We are looking for outgoing,  passionate people to join us this summer as counselors! If you are interested, please submit your application,  resume, and cover letter to Camp Director Maggie Groce (volunteer.tanglewood@gmail.com). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and remain open until all positions are filled.  

Counselors in Training

Counselors-in-Training (CITs) are youth leaders aged 15+ who assist the camp counselors in providing a safe and fun camp experience at Tanglewood. They will help lead environmental education activities, games, crafts, songs, stories, hikes, and more. Our CITs will also assist with camp preparation, check-in and check-out, and will serve as a positive role model for children in camp. This is an educational position that will involve being placed with two counselors each session for mentoring. Each CIT commits to a minimum of three weeks over the summer. CIT applications are due by May 16th to the Camp Director, Maggie Groce (volunteer.tanglewood@gmail.com).