Every Kid Outdoors Intern

Interested in outdoor education? A career with a public land agency, or an opportunity to try something different?

30-Week Internship

September 2025 - May 2026

Join Santa Monica Mountains National Recreations Area’s education team! Engage with students from Los Angeles and Ventura counties about local natural and cultural resources. Develop your skills through virtual and in-person instruction. Gain a greater understanding and appreciation for the role of public lands and the opportunities it can present.

 

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be enrolled in a university or college, or within two years of graduation date.
• Interested in working with youth in the outdoors.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team, be detail-oriented and organized.
• Good oral and written communication skills and ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Intern must wear provided uniform shirt.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and appropriate insurance coverage.
• Interns must have their own computer and reliable internet to conduct virtual learning programming and attend virtual meetings.
• Basic word processing computer skills.

Major Duties

In Person

• Lead and support in person interactions with teachers and students while facilitating curriculum-based programs on site.
  • Hours will need to be recorded for quarterly reports.
• Assist with program planning and facilitation such as developing and preparing program materials, cleaning/repairing equipment, entering data, photographing events, uploading photos, and reviewing program materials.
• Actively participate in professional development opportunities and workshops.

Virtual Learning

• Learn how to use and maintain hardware for distance learning.
• Develop/update downloadable content for students.
• Work with staff to help ensure content meets curriculum standards.
• Potentially film, edit, and record media content for education purposes.
• Support application of current 508 compliance standards.

*Programs will occur Tuesday through Friday from 8 AM - 2PM, schedules can be flexible to accommodate school schedule.

 

Learning Objectives

• Through structured training and coaching, and on-the-job learning, interns will increase their knowledge of outdoor education programming and practice for both virtual and in person learning. Interns will learn skills and techniques in program presentation for youth, and how to effectively engage students in outdoor activities and dialogue.
• Interns will build a better understanding of park stewardship, gain insight on the park site’s mission, and learn about various career opportunities.
• Interns will have the opportunity to seek out professional development.
• Interns will increase their interpersonal skills working daily with a cohesive team of park rangers, interpreters, volunteers and other agency interns from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Interns will learn useful employment-ready skills such as working with the public, group collaboration, and public speaking which could apply to a range of future careers.

 

Work Environment

• Interns will have to report to Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa, this park site is located in the Newbury Park area.
• Work is primarily outdoor with frequent indoors assignments. Outdoor temperatures may range from 40°-105° F.
• Work may involve physical activity, including hiking up to 1-mile, walking, bending, and lifting equipment up to 20 lbs.
• There may be periods of time when interns will be sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Interns maybe physically active for up to 5 hours.
• Interns will follow strict safety protocols of their reporting location.

Apply

Please email a cover letter and resume to [e-mail] by August 10, 2025. In the subject line of your message insert the following:

• EKO 2025_2026 Internship Applicant_(First and Last Name)

*Interviews will be conducted late-August 2025/early-September 2025

**Stipend may be available for internship participation.

 

This is a stipend-paid internship. To apply, you must email a cover letter and a resume to [e-mail] by August 10, 2025. Please use "EKO Internship Applicant_Your Name" in the subject line.

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