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Start/End Dates: May 11, 2026 – July 31, 2026
Compensation: $640 per week + housing
Application Due: February 1, 2026
Fish and Feathers Internship Program seeks to engage young professionals in natural resource careers. You must (additional requirements):
Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
Be between the ages of 18 – 30 years or up to 35 years if a veteran.
Be willing to undergo a background check upon hiring.
Have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
*A personal vehicle is recommended for this position.
Position Description:
Fish and Feathers is a program funded by the National Park Service (NPS) and administered by Environment for the Americas. Our goal is to provide our national park partners with talented interns who are eager to learn and to engage with local communities. The intern will focus on supporting, implementing, and leading community outreach programs that focus on fishing and birding activities. The overall goal is to increase diverse community engagement with NPS partners during the program and in years to come.
A Fish & Feathers Intern at KNHP, will participate in the expansion of the Casting to Connect Our Copper Country Communities program within Keweenaw, Houghton, Ontonagon, and Baraga counties. They will work closely with park and partners to do select locations for fishing and birding programs around the Keweenaw, do historical research, and create programing that connects the history of each location to program participants. Each location will provide a unique story to add to the understanding of the richness of KNHP.
Please share this opportunity with your networks. More information about the position and how to apply is found on the Enviroment for the Americas website.
