Internships

A group of interns pause for a photo while helping with a mussel survey in the river.

NPS / Kyra Bassett

An internship can be a great way to get started in a park-related career. At Cuyahoga Valley you can explore career options related to outdoor education, park management, recreation, natural and cultural resource management, and non-profit management. Some of the benefits of internships include:

• Gaining practical experience
• Applying classroom learning
• Gaining professional skills and self-confidence
• Establishing connections and building a network of professional contacts

Current Internships at Cuyahoga Valley

Thank you for your interest in our internships. Positions are posted here as they become available, typically in winter and spring. Application due dates, compensation, and duties vary by internship program. Please continue to check back. You can also email us for more information.

Now Hiring

HBCUI Community Engagement/Interpretation Intern

The Community Engagement/Interpretation intern will support public engagement for three traveling exhibits and community engagement programming in the park and out in the community.

Duties will include:

• Staffing booths and exhibits in local communities and in the park
• Managing schedules and logistics
• Engaging in conversations that employ audience-centered and informal interpretation techniques with visitors related to the exhibits and the park
• Helping the local community and park visitors plan their park experience
• Assisting with activities for community groups

This work will build on the success of the park’s 50th anniversary year, helping the park build an inclusive future for a park created by, of, and for the people. Learn more and apply on the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Internship (HBCUI) website.