Join our team!
Louisville Nature Center provides environmental education to people from all over the city and encourages stewardship via restoration of our urban forest. We are supported by a kind community of dedicated staff, volunteers, Board of Directors, and members. Our grounds include about 80 acres of forest, 2 miles of trails, a Nature Play Area, a bird viewing area, a large garden, and an education center with live reptiles and amphibians. We value our wonderful work environment, and we welcome applicants who are interested in being part of a dynamic team that is driving the growth of a beloved community non-profit. While working with children is not a part of every job, children are a constant presence here, and are central to our mission. The most successful candidates will enjoy the energy children bring to our work environment, and feel committed to our mission of environmental education and conservation. LNC strongly encourages people from underrepresented groups to apply.
Internship Opportunity
Kentucky Association for Environmental Education and Louisville Nature Center
This internship opportunity is offered in partnership with the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education. (KAEE). KAEE serves as the fiscal sponsor for the position, while the location and responsibilities are set by the host site. Learn more about KAEE at kaee.org.
About the Host Site
Louisville Nature Center’s mission is to be a catalyst for conservation through environmental education and connection to nature for every person. LNC manages more than 80 acres of forested land in the heart of Louisville, including Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve. Location: 3745 Illinois Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky 40213
Applicant Requirements
Be a current college student or recent graduate
Interest in forestry-related careers
Able to lift up to 25 lbs, work in all types of weather, and use basic tools such as loppers and shovels
Have your own transportation
Availability: Mid-May through August, Tuesdays through Fridays, 9 am to 12 pm
○ Per federal requirements, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
Attended a high school where 80% or more of students receive free/reduced lunch, or
Live in a disadvantaged community (as identified by the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool).
Compensation
$15/hour
Responsibilities
Listen and be willing to take yourself out of your comfort zone to learn new skills
Show up each day scheduled on time and ready to work
Assist in forestry projects, including invasive species management, habitat improvement, and trail maintenance
Complete and submit paperwork in a timely manner
How to Apply
Email resume and cover letter to jen@louisvillenaturecenter.org. Applications are due by April 10, 2026.
Americorps Environmental Education Leadership Corps MembeR
AmeriCorps term begins August 2026; applications are on-going. Applications for the 26-27 grant period open in March 2026.
Gain invaluable experience as you help grow LNC’s environmental education programs. The EELCorps position is a full time, year-long service commitment. EELCorps Members will receive a Professional Environmental Educator Certificate, a stipend for living expenses and an education award upon completion of service.
For more information on EELCorps, click here. Please send a cover letter and resume to Janelle Vaesa, Education Programs Manager, at janelle@louisvillenaturecenter.org.
Banner photo by Louis Tenney