Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is dedicated to conserving invertebrates and their habitat through various initiatives. They are seeking a Science Illustration Intern to create visual media that enhances public understanding of invertebrates and supports conservation efforts.
Responsibilities
• Produce scientific illustrations, animations, and/or data visualizations of invertebrates and the conservation issues impacting them. Projects will include developing print and digital media to illustrate invertebrate morphology, depict ecological interactions, and promote programs like the Xerces Society habitat kits
• Work with the communications team and conservation program staff to identify and produce visual storytelling opportunities for Xerces conservation initiatives
• Participate in relevant staff meetings and events
• Participate in Xerces Society program experiences, as available
• Present and exhibit final illustrations through a Xerces Society platform
Skills
• Ability to portray natural subjects in a scientific manner in one or more mediums
• Experience creating artwork from life and from photo references
• Ability to meet deadlines and incorporate feedback
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Strong time, project management, and collaboration skills
• Current undergraduate or graduate student in the Fall 2026 semester, pursuing a degree or certificate in scientific illustration, fine arts, graphic design, or similar related field of study
• Ability to communicate scientific concepts through data visualization, and/or
• Experience creating animated short videos
• Interest in ecology, conservation, and science communication
• Passion to develop skills in scientific illustration
Benefits
• Paid time off (PTO) accrued starting at a rate of 1.73 hours for every 30 hours of pay (15 days per year for a 40 hour/week schedule)
Company Overview
• We are an international nonprofit organization established in 1971, based in Portland, Oregon, with staff located in 16 different states. It was founded in 1971, and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.xerces.org/.