Seasonal Internship | 12 Weeks | 200 Hours | Hybrid
Location: Lewisburg, Ohio
Seasons Available: Winter • Spring • Summer • Fall
Reports To: Zoo Director
About Wild Hearts
Wild Hearts African Farm is a nonprofit zoo and accredited arboretum dedicated to wildlife conservation, education, and community connection. Through immersive programs, on-site experiences, and offsite outreach, we use storytelling to inspire empathy for animals and the natural world.
About This Internship
Wild Hearts African Farm is seeking a highly driven, future content-creator star who wants to use their social media powers for good and help advance wildlife conservation. This role is not entry-level and is best suited for someone who already loves social media, actively creates content in their personal time, and is eager to grow their skills in a real-world, mission-driven environment.
Former Wild Hearts interns are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given strong consideration, but prior internship experience with Wild Hearts is not required.
We are looking to place at least one intern per season (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall). Start and end dates are slightly flexible to accommodate academic schedules while still meeting internship expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Content Creation & Storytelling
- Capture high-quality photos and videos of animals, arboretum spaces, staff, events, and behind-the-scenes moments
- Create engaging, educational short-form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Facebook
- Write clear, compelling captions and stories aligned with the Wild Hearts mission
- Pitch creative content ideas and trends, then refine them through feedback
- Submit all content for approval prior to posting
Planning, Growth & Impact
- Help shape weekly content plans across platforms
- Balance fun, educational, and mission-driven storytelling
- Observe which content resonates and apply lessons learned
- Develop and demonstrate excellent time management skills while juggling multiple projects
- Learn how social media can influence awareness, empathy, and support for wildlife conservation
Email & Newsletter Communications
- Provide a weekly email recap summarizing posts, ideas, and observations
- Assist in creating the monthly Wild Hearts email newsletter
- Collaborate on a special end-of-internship newsletter highlighting animals, programs, arboretum features, people, and impact as a capstone project
On-Site, Offsite & Remote Work
- Work onsite at the zoo and arboretum capturing content
- Independently travel to offsite locations (libraries, schools, corporate events, baseball games, and community programs) to film content
- Complete editing, planning, and writing both onsite and remotely
- Collaborate closely with the Director for mentorship, feedback, and growth
Schedule & Hours
- 200 total hours over approximately 12 weeks
- Roughly 15–18 hours per week
- 4–6 hours per week may be remote
- Prime working days are Thursday–Saturday
- Open availability is preferred; however, class schedules may be accommodated as long as internship responsibilities and deadlines are met
Who We’re Looking For
- Highly driven, creative individuals excited to grow as content creators
- Current degree-seeking students or recent graduates (within the last two years)
- Former Wild Hearts interns (strongly considered but not required)
- Passionate about social media and actively creating content outside of school/work
- Excellent writing, grammar, punctuality, and time management skills
- Positive, enthusiastic personality ready to share excitement for wildlife conservation with the world
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel independently to multiple locations
- Comfortable working outdoors, around animals, and in public settings
- Familiarity with TikTok, Instagram, CapCut, Canva, or similar tools expected
What You’ll Gain
- Advanced, real-world social media and storytelling experience
- Portfolio-ready content plus a published newsletter capstone project
- Mentorship and hands-on feedback from nonprofit leadership
- Insight into how digital media supports conservation, education, and community impact