Internship Program

The National Park Service works with several contracting agencies to support youth (ages 18-30) working in our parks. Programs such as Youth Conservation Corps, Scientists in Parks, Mosaics in Science, Pathways, 21st Century Conservation Service Corps, and Conservation Legacy are just a few of the programs that work with the NPS and Agate Fossil Beds National Monument. (Note: Veterans can be up to 35 years of age to qualify for these programs.)

 

Barn Swallows often make their homes here at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument.

NPS Photo

2024 YES Internship (Youth Empowerment Steward)

This year's Project Information

Position Dates: May 13, 2024 - August 2, 2024
Position Title: Agate Fossil Beds National Monument Ornithology Intern
Main Project:

• Create birding kits specific to the park's area. These kits should engage the average visitor who may or may not be an avid birder. These kits also need to be inclusive and accessible to people with a variety of disabilities. This may mean creating several different types of kits and reaching out to local disability communities for support.

• Support the park's mission to be inclusive. Walk around the park, explore the exhibits, read the website, talk to the different park departments. Share your creative ideas on what would make the park a more inclusive place where you would take your family and friends.

Qualifications:

• Ages 18 - 30 (or up to 35 if you are a veteran)
• A person with any permanent disability
• At least a hobby-level interest in birding/ornithology.
• Self-starter and have passion for helping the NPS grow in our accessibility needs.

What is the Youth Empowerment Steward internship program?

Are you passionate about disability rights and accessibility in National Parks and public lands? Do you identify as having a disability yourself? Work with us and help increase access to the outdoors for everyone. Our health, our planet, and our collective future rely on diversity – in thought, ability, experience, and ideas. That’s why we need YOU. Become a Youth Empowerment Steward (YES) intern and help make the outdoors more accessible for all!

YES is a program under Conservation Legacy. Find out more information about their organization on their website, or reach out to them directly.