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Tech & Outreach Intern (Digital Systems & Wildlife Conservation)

Internship Details

  • Job Type: Internship / Training Program / Temporary
  • Ability to commute: Required (Hybrid)
  • Location: Hybrid (Remote + On-site)
    Chase Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservancy📍 6127 SE 122nd Blvd, Webster, FL 33597 
  • Must be available on-site 1–2 days per week
  • Flexible schedule: 20–40 hours per week
  • Internship duration aligned with academic requirements

About the Opportunity

Chase Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservancy is offering a hands-on, mission-driven Tech & Outreach Internship designed for students and recent graduates interested in technology, digital systems, and real-world problem solving within a nonprofit environment.

This is not a passive or observational role — interns take direct ownership of live systems, real data, and active projects that keep the sanctuary running. From managing the digital infrastructure to supporting public-facing outreach campaigns, Tech interns make a measurable impact from day one.

Interns work at the intersection of IT operations, digital marketing support, and content production — building skills that apply directly to careers in technology, systems administration, and digital communications.

About Chase Sanctuary

Chase Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to rescuing exotic animals and advancing conservation through education, habitat development, and species preservation.

We care for 240+ animals across 70+ species and rely on a small, dedicated team to run day-to-day operations. The Tech & Outreach Intern plays a critical role in keeping our digital systems organized, functional, and effective so that our mission reaches more people and our team can focus on the animals.


What Makes This Internship Different

Real ownership — interns manage live systems, not simulated projects
Immediate impact in a small-team nonprofit environment
Cross-functional exposure across IT, e-commerce, content, and data systems
Direct collaboration with department leads and the executive team
Work that directly supports wildlife conservation and education

Key Responsibilities

Core Tech Systems

Administer and organize Google Drive as the organization's primary file system
Manage Google Workspace accounts including inboxes, forwarders, shared access, and naming conventions
Maintain and troubleshoot the WordPress website including links, content updates, and analytics
Support setup, maintenance, and optimization of the Ecwid e-commerce platform
Develop and maintain digital automations using tools such as Zapier, Airtable, and Google Workspace
Provide technical troubleshooting for software, hardware, Wi-Fi, and connectivity issues
Assist with setup of computers, printers, and basic networking equipment
Support digital systems used during tours and events (TV screens, videos, connectivity)
Maintain accurate documentation of systems, procedures, and integrations

Data & CRM Integrations

Pull and upload visitor contacts from WaiverSign into Mailchimp for outreach campaigns
Extract donor data from Ecwid (one-time donations, animal sponsorships) into the Donor Contact Sheet
Pull Harness donor and SMS campaign contacts into the Donor Contact Sheet
Ensure accurate data landing and list hygiene across all platforms

Outreach & Content Support

Support the technical execution of outreach campaigns across all digital channels
Take photos and videos for campaigns and events
Help set up and run livestreams during sanctuary activities
Assist with organizing and scheduling content for social media posting
Support link tracking, analytics review, and campaign performance reporting
Archive campaign assets and links upon completion

Active Projects (Current Cycle)

The following are real projects currently being executed by Tech interns. New interns will onboard into this pipeline and take ownership of ongoing or next-phase tasks.

Google Drive Reorganization
Full reorganization of the sanctuary's Google Drive: cleaning folder structure, consolidating duplicates, eliminating outdated files, and improving discoverability across all departments. Includes collaboration with Outreach, Operations, and Admin to surface valuable buried resources.

Continuous Streaming Project
Research and proposal for a continuous or long-duration live streaming solution for sanctuary animals. BarnOwl cameras have already been evaluated. The intern is responsible for identifying alternative hardware/software setups, comparing cost, reliability, and video quality, and presenting a recommendation. Final solution must integrate with YouTube and/or the sanctuary website.

Public Phone Number Scrub
Systematic removal of the sanctuary's phone number from all public online directories, replacing it with info@chasesanctuary.org. Platforms include Google Business, Yelp, Florida Agritourism Association, and others discovered during the audit. Includes documentation of all changes and identification of auto-scraping sources.

Website Troubleshooting & Content Updates
Ongoing WordPress maintenance including resolving 404 errors on financial statement pages, uploading and archiving newsletters, managing forwarding/tracking links, and supporting a broader website revamp focused on aesthetics and conversion.

Campaign Integration Support
Technical support for outreach campaigns: ensuring destination pages and tracking links exist, contact capture flows into the correct systems, and all campaign assets are properly archived. Systems: WordPress, Ecwid, Harness, WaiverSign, Mailchimp, and analytics tools.

Training & Learning Experience

Interns receive structured, hands-on training in:

Digital systems administration and Google Workspace management
WordPress website management and analytics
E-commerce operations via Ecwid
CRM data flows and contact list management (Mailchimp, Harness, WaiverSign)
Digital automation tools (Zapier, Airtable)
Livestreaming setup and content production basics
Campaign tracking and outreach analytics

Designed to prepare interns for future roles in:

IT and systems administration
Digital marketing and campaign operations
Nonprofit technology and operations management
Web development and UX/UI

Work Environment

This is a hybrid, self-directed internship with a mix of remote and on-site work:
Remote work for most tech and administrative tasks
On-site visits twice per week for hands-on technical projects
2–3 check-in meetings per week with the tech lead and team

Professional expectations include

Strong follow-through and independent execution
Clear communication across departments
Willingness to learn new tools quickly
Respectful, positive, and drama-free collaboration

Qualifications

Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, UX/UI Design, Web Development, Digital Media, Systems Engineering, or a related field
Basic knowledge of website platforms (WordPress, Wix, Ecwid, or similar)
Familiarity with Google Workspace and cloud-based tools preferred
Exposure to automation tools (Zapier, Airtable) is a plus
Strong communication, time management, and self-discipline
Reliable transportation for required on-site visits
Minimum commitment of 4 months


What You Will Gain

Direct ownership of real IT systems for a nonprofit organization
Hands-on training in web management, automation, e-commerce, and data workflows
Cross-functional exposure across tech, outreach, and operations
Mentorship from experienced professionals in a mission-driven environment
A portfolio of real projects with measurable outcomes
Letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the full internship term


Time Off Policy

All time off must be requested and approved prior to the start of the internship. Unapproved absences may result in dismissal from the internship program.

How to Apply

Submit your resume through our application link: chasesanctuary.org/internship