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New York Aquarium

Federal Legislative Intern

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$17 - $22/hr

Options for remote or hybrid schedules Hours: 14-30 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate class schedules Position Summary: The Federal Affairs office of the Wildlife Conservation Society ...

National Audubon Society

$63K - $85K/yr

Remote work within the United States may be considered only for employees not within commuting ... S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and Florida ...

Audubon

$63K - $85K/yr

Remote work within the United States may be considered only for employees not within commuting ... S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and Florida ...

Pheasants Forever

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Remote within Southern Illinois Salary Range: $59,000 - $65,000 About Us: Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever is the nation's leading upland wildlife habitat conservation organization. Driven by a ...

American Rivers

Systems Director, Conservation

Washington, DC · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

... Remote Option in 31 States) About American Rivers American Riversis a national conservation organization working to make every river clean and healthy for people and wildlife. We combine evidence ...

American Bird Conservancy

Bird Tour Coordinator

$86K - $95K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Remote (with travel as needed. All travel will be reimbursed.) Salary: Estimated at $86,310 - $95 ... ABC is a fast-growing, results-focused wildlife conservation non-profit seeking an employee with an ...

Miami University

Visiting Faculty - Project Dragonfly

$17.75 - $24/hr

  • Medical

... wildlife conservation, zoological management and research, non-profit organization, or related ... Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami ...

National Audubon Society

Manager, Public Lands

$62K - $70K/yr

About Audubon The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with ... Remote work within the United States may be considered only for employees not within commuting ...

NWF

Associate Editor, Ranger Rick Outreach

Reston, VA · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Wildlife Federation has grown into America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation ... Edit or rewrite freelance manuscripts for style, accuracy, and readability. * Review all copy ...

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How much do freelance remote wildlife conservation jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance remote wildlife conservation in the United States is $62.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60.34 and $68.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Remote Wildlife Conservation vs Freelance Remote Environmental Education?

AspectFreelance Remote Wildlife ConservationFreelance Remote Environmental Education
CredentialsBiology, Ecology, Conservation CertificationsEnvironmental Science, Education Certifications
Work EnvironmentResearch, Data Analysis, Fieldwork PlanningContent Creation, Online Workshops, Curriculum Development
Employer & Industry UsageNGOs, Conservation Groups, Research InstitutionsEducational Organizations, NGOs, Online Platforms
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on conservation projects and wildlife topicsFocus on environmental awareness and education programs

Freelance Remote Wildlife Conservation involves working on conservation projects, research, and data analysis related to wildlife, often with NGOs or research institutions. In contrast, Freelance Remote Environmental Education centers on creating educational content and programs to raise awareness about environmental issues. Both roles require related environmental credentials but differ in their focus and work activities.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Remote Wildlife Conservation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 7% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 4% In-person, and 96% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,079 per year, or $62.5 per hour.

Federal Legislative Intern

Wildlife Conservation Society

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

$17 - $22/hr

Internship

Posted 7 days ago

Wildlife Conservation Society rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 37 rated wildlife parks and zoos

Job description

Department:Public Affairs 
Title:Federal Legislative Intern 
Dates:September to December 2026, with flexible start and end dates to accommodate academic schedules
Number of Openings: 2 - 3 
Location:Options for remote or hybrid schedules 
Hours: 14-30 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate class schedules
Position Summary: 
The Federal Affairs office of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) seeks motivated, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented Federal Affairs interns. This internship is designed to provide experience in legislative and governmental affairs, policy, and the Congressional appropriations process. The intern will gain experience in shaping environmental policy to protect wildlife and natural resources on a global scale while learning about the legislative process first-hand. Possible topics for projects include nature-based solutions to climate change, combating wildlife trafficking, and federal funding for international conservation, ocean conservation, and endangered species conservation. This internship is unpaid but will provide academic credit if applicable. Interns will have the option of remote or hybrid schedules. 
WCS combines the power of its zoos and an aquarium in New York City and a Global Conservation Program in more than 50 countries to achieve its mission to save wildlife and wild places. WCS runs the world's largest conservation field program, protecting more than 50 percent of Earth's known biodiversity; in partnership with governments, Indigenous People, Local Communities, and the private sector. Its four zoos and aquarium (the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and the New York Aquarium) welcome more than 3.5 million visitors each year, inspiring generations to care for nature. WCS's Federal Affairs office is an interface between our conservation experts and policy decision-makers in Washington, D.C. 
Objectives: 

  • Help track developments in Congress and relevant Federal Agencies related to wildlife conservation, natural resources management, and foreign policy. 

  • Learn to identify potential Congressional allies and environmental policy priorities. 

  • Research and analyze legislation related to wildlife conservation, natural resources management, and foreign policy. 

  • Have the opportunity to attend virtual Capitol Hill related briefings, hearings, and events. 

  • Learn about and gain experience in developing and implementing Congressional engagement strategies, working in coalitions, and the federal budget and appropriations process. 

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