Jobs & Internships

Gain first-hand experience in environmental studies, education and nonprofit administration.

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Weekend Hawk Watcher

In partnership with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, LGNC is hiring a Weekend Hawk Watcher to support outreach and research at the Bake Oven Knob Hawk Watch during the fall 2025 count season.

This position has been filled for 2026. Check back in early 2027 to apply for next season’s positions!

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Bake Oven Knob Hawk Count Intern

Since 1999, LGNC has recruited a wildlife research intern with responsibilities including managing the daily hawk count at Bake Oven Knob and entering data from the count on hawkcount.org. The Bake Oven Knob Hawk Count Internship position is available each autumn from August through the end of November.

We are accepting applications for the 2026 internship through March 6, 2026. Click here for more information or to apply.

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Stewardship Intern

LGNC hires up to two Stewardship Interns to maintain our refuge and trail system during the summer months. As they clear trails, manage invasive species, install native gardens, and support other stewardship work, interns gain important knowledge and skillsets that prepare them for future careers in environmental science and related fields.

We are now accepting applications for the 2026 season! This position will be open until filled. Click here for more information or to apply.

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Seasonal Naturalist

Lehigh Gap Nature Center is hiring a Seasonal Naturalist to support environmental education programs and outreach during the summer 2026 season. This is a seasonal, part-time position.

This position has been filled for 2026. Check back in early 2027 to apply for next season’s positions!

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Delaware River Watershed Fellowship

Lehigh Gap Nature Center is hiring a Delaware River Watershed Fellow in collaboration with the Alliance for Watershed Education during the summer 2026 season. Get an introduction to careers in environmental education and develop a Capstone project during this seasonal, full-time position. Allentown and Bethlehem residents ages 18-22 are encouraged to apply!

This position has been filled for 2026. Check back in early 2027 to apply for next season’s positions!

Local College Internship Opportunities

We periodically partner with area colleges and universities, such as Moravian, Lehigh, and Muhlenberg, to offer internship opportunities. Please check back for the most current offerings or email mail@lgnc.org to inquire.