• The Florida panther's watchful gaze- Courtesy- Ralph Arwood

    Big Cypress

    National Preserve Florida

  • ORV Related Closures

    Effective 12:01 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2012, Zone 4 airboat access within Big Cypress National Preserve will be closed due to low water conditions. Other areas of the Preserve will be closed to recreational ORV access from June 4 through August 2. More »

Internship Opportunities

INTERNSHIPS AT BIG CYPRESS

Big Cypress offers a number of internship opportunities for students. College credit may be available through your school. Internship opportunities include education interns, visitor center interns, and interpretation interns.

Currently available internships are listed below.

 

 

Visitor Center Internship
Big Cypress National Preserve is currently accepting applications for the visitor center internship. This internship runs from mid June to mid October. There is a possibility of two shorter internships, one in the summer and one in the fall. However, priority will be given to applicants who can commit to the full season.

Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in public speaking, computer skills, and an ability to work as part of a team. In return for 40 hours of work each week, the intern receives a uniform, housing, and envaluable work experience in a National Park Service site. Depending on funding, a weekly stipend of $150 may, or may not be available.

Please click on the following link for more information about this internship: 

Visitor center internship-2012

For more information about this and other internships in the preserve, please contact the volunteer coordinator at e-mail, or 239-695-1229.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information (phone, postal address, and/or email) for three references to:

Big Cypress National Preserve
Attn: Volunteer Coordinator
33100 Tamiami Trail E
Ochopee, FL 34141

Did You Know?

Airboat traveling through wet prairies.

Airboats are one of the approved ways to access remote areas of Big Cypress National Preserve. Remember, all off-road vehicle access requires a valid permit, and visitors operating ORVs need to know the legal areas they can operate.