Internship Opportunities at Macon County Conservation District
2025 Historic Sites’ Internship
Deadline: Applications due by 12 p.m. (Central Time) on Monday, March 17, 2025
Terms of position: One internship for 26 weeks from mid-May to mid-November. Work week is Monday through Friday with alternating weekend duty and compensatory time off. 988 total hours for the entire length of the internship based on a 38 hour work week.
To apply: Download an application. Send your completed application along with 2 writing samples of at least 3 pages each, a resume, and college transcript(s) to Brent Wielt at the address below.
2025 Audubon Internship
Deadline: Applications due by 12 p.m. (Central Time) on Friday, March 28, 2025
Terms of position: One internship for 26 weeks from mid-May through August, with an option to extend through mid-November. Work week is Monday through Friday with some weekend and/or evening hours. 988 total hours if extended to mid-November based on 38-hour work week.
To apply: Download an application. Send your completed application, a resume, and college transcript(s) to Alysia Callison via the contact information listed below. Applications may be accepted via email or regular mail.
Natural Resources Seasonal/Intern
Deadline: Open until filled.
Summary: Under the direction of the Natural Resources Manager, this position will assist with natural areas management and habitat restoration throughout Macon County. The majority of work will be outdoors and physical, and will include the use of equipment such as hand tools, power tools, machinery, and herbicides.
To apply: Download an application. Or visit the Macon County Conservation District business office located at the Rock Springs Nature Center, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL 62521.
Seasonal or Intern Interpreter
Deadline: Applications due by 12 p.m. (Central Time) on Friday, March 28, 2025
Terms of position: Late May through mid-August. Up to 38 hours per week. Work week is Monday through Friday with alternating weekend duty.
To apply: Download an application. Return completed application along with a resume to Alysia Callison at [email protected] or at the address below.