Spend a summer at The Nest with the National Loon Center! We’re looking for enthusiastic summer interns to support our programs dedicated to research, education, and conservation of the Common Loon and its freshwater habitat. At the National Loon Center, you’ll work as a part of a small, collaborative team that does big things, where every day brings something new. Join us for an exciting year as the National Loon Center continues construction on our upcoming educational facility at our future campus site. These internships are based out of our informational center, The Nest, in Crosslake, Minnesota. Check out our available internships below!
2026 Outreach Internship
Develop skills in science communication, volunteer engagement, and environmental education to share your love of loons with anyone who wants to hear from the Loon Center!
2026 Research Internship
Develop skills in avian monitoring, science communication, and community science! Gain valuable experience this summer by contributing to critical loon and freshwater research.
Last Summer
Take a look at what our 2025 intern, Stella, was up to last summer! From leading junior loon biologists on pontoon tours to conducting water quality tests, there were unlimited opportunities to both teach and learn with the National Loon Center.