Humane Education and Teaching Intern at Animal Friends

Kilbuck Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lesson Facilitation, Classroom Management, Program Operations, Child Engagement, Communication, Behavior Support, Animal Handling, Safety Monitoring, Material Preparation, Administrative Support

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Position Summary: The Education & Teaching Intern will support our humane education team in delivering fun, engaging, and educational summer camp experiences for youths in grades Pre-K through High School. This internship is ideal for students interested in education, child development, nonprofit work, or animal welfare. Interns will gain practical experience in lesson facilitation, classroom management, and program operations while contributing to impactful community programs. Our programs are grounded in humane education and explored through five interconnected lenses: The Human Perspective Campers explore identity, inclusion, social-emotional learning, and their relationships with animals, engaging with concepts such as consent, speciesism, and empathy to ask, “Who am I?” The Beyond-Human Perspective Campers learn about animal agency, behavior, instincts, physiology, and social life to better understand, “Who are you?” The Caregiver’s Perspective Through developmentally appropriate lessons, campers explore the Five Freedoms, enrichment, nutrition, and hygiene to answer, “What do you need?” The Animal Professional’s Perspective Campers gain exposure to animal-related careers and services, including veterinary care, shelter operations, humane investigations, spay/neuter services, TNVR, advocacy, and adoption work, asking, “Is an animal career for me?” The Citizenship Perspective Campers connect to broader issues such as animal welfare, One Health, inclusivity, volunteering, and community engagement to reflect on, “How are we all connected?” Essential Functions: Assist with daily camp activities, including educational lessons, crafts, animal-themed projects, and enrichment activities Help facilitate safe, positive interactions between campers and animals under staff supervision Support camp instructors with classroom management and group transitions Prepare materials, set up learning stations, and help maintain organized program spaces Greet campers and families; assist with check-in and check-out procedures Support staff in monitoring camp safety guidelines and ensuring humane education messages are reinforced Provide general program support such as taking photos, restocking supplies, and assisting with minor administrative tasks Serve as a positive role model and ambassador for the organization’s humane values What You’ll Learn Hands-on experience in youth education and program facilitation Humane education practices and core animal welfare concepts Skills in child engagement, communication, and behavior support Behind-the-scenes experience in nonprofit program operations Exposure to animal care protocols and safe animal-handling basics (as appropriate and supervised) Requirements Qualifications and Experience: Interest in teaching, education, youth programs, or animal welfare Comfort working with children in a lively, fast-paced environment Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and volunteers Strong communication skills and a positive, enthusiastic attitude Ability to follow instructions and maintain a safe learning environment Willingness to work around animals (no direct handling required without training) Must pass background checks as required for youth programming Minimum age requirement: 18+ Driver’s license and personal vehicle preferred for offsite programming. Required Clearances & Certifications Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited Education program and working toward teacher certification Valid Pennsylvania State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI clearances CPR/First Aid certification (strongly preferred) Mandated Reporter training (strongly preferred) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions. Schedule & Commitment Flexible part-time schedule based on camp needs Typically, 15-25 hours per week between June 8–August 7-no camps scheduled June 30-July 5 Internship duration is 9 weeks, with options for additional involvement during school-year programs if desired Benefits Meaningful experience working in education and the nonprofit sector Skill-building and resume development Supervision and mentorship from experienced humane educators Opportunity to make a positive impact on youth and animal welfare Letters of recommendation available upon successful completion

Responsibilities

The intern will support the humane education team by assisting with daily summer camp activities, including educational lessons, crafts, and animal-themed projects, while helping facilitate safe interactions between campers and animals under supervision. Essential functions also include supporting instructors with classroom management, preparing materials, maintaining organized spaces, and assisting with check-in/check-out procedures.