Service-learning internships provide high school and college students with opportunities that combine learning objectives with community service. Service-Learning internships are unpaid volunteer opportunities. For employment opportunities, visit our Employment page.
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICE-LEARNING INTERN
The Sustainability Service-Learning Intern will support Cleveland Metroparks Volunteer Recycling Program and sustainability initiatives. This position offers hands-on experience in environmental stewardship, waste management, and volunteer engagement. The Sustainability Intern will work closely with staff and volunteers at the Recycling Center located at Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation to sort, weigh, and track recyclable materials, helping to reduce landfill waste and promote sustainable practices throughout the Park District. Must be available on Wednesdays and Fridays in the morning. The Sustainability Service-Learning Internship is available from spring through fall 2025.
2025 Sustainability Service-Learning Position Description & Application
OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES SERVICE-LEARNING INTERN
The Outdoor Experiences Service-Learning Intern will gain experience as a Naturalist, assisting in the planning, developing and implementation of innovative education and or outdoor recreation programs emphasizing the natural, historical and cultural aspects of Cleveland Metroparks in support of the mission of conservation, education and outdoor recreation.
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Check back in June 2025 for available position descriptions!
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NATURAL RESOURCES SERVICE-LEARNING INTERN
The Natural Resources Service-Learning Intern will gain experience implementing proper land management and monitoring practices while working closely with Natural Resources Division staff to manage and maintain meadows, forests, waterways, and wildlife. Interns in this high school senior (age 18 or over)/undergraduate degree-level position complete and assist with a variety of professional assignments to assess, plan/design, protect, restore, sustainably develop, monitor and manage land and water resources. Interns must be able to work a full 8-hour day per week. This is an unpaid opportunity. Read the full service-learning position description and requirements below.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
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