Scientists in Parks: GIS Assistant
Applications accepted through February 15, 2026, or until 60 applications are recieved, whichever occurs first.
Time Frame: 05/18/2026 - 11/16/2026 (26 weeks)
Compensation: $600/week, $450 one-time relocation stipend, Americorps Education Award upon successful completion of position
Housing provided
Position Description
The SIP participant will support a major visitor use management project at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (PIRO), the Mosquito Beach and River Area Site Plan. The participant will utilize GIS and GPS tools and software to map social trails, trail reroutes, natural resource damage, restoration areas, and trail assets to inform management decisions to meet desired conditions for natural resource sustainability and visitor use.
The participant will also support PIRO trail map consolidation, design of digital data collection tools, organization of a framework of base layers in NPS Portal, and mapping unauthorized access roads in the Beaver Basin Wilderness.
Qualifications
The applicant should demonstrate career objectives in geographic information systems or natural resource planning and management. Previous experience with GIS data collection and software applications (e.g. ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Field Maps) and adherence to metadata documentation is required. The ability to independently navigate long trail systems on uneven terrain under inclement conditions (e.g. biting insects, humidity) while wearing a backpack and carrying equipment is essential. The participant should be a self-starter, well- organized, and an effective team player.
Requirements
- United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien.
- Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
- Prior to starting the position, agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check for the employer of record, Conservation Legacy, and a separate government security background check for the host site.
- The applicant must be available to participate for the entire 26 Weeks in order to be considered and participate.
Apply Here
For more information and to apply, visit the Scientists in Parks website.
Applications accepted through February 15, 2026, or until 60 applications are recieved, whichever occurs first.
Scientists in Parks: Ecology Assistant
Applications accepted through February 15, 2026, or until 60 applications are recieved, whichever occurs first.
Time Frame: 05/18/2026 - 08/10/2026 (12 weeks)
Compensation: $600/week, $450 one-time relocation stipend, Americorps Education Award upon successful completion of position
Housing provided
Position Description
The SIP participant will have two primary responsibilities: 1) develop an early detection protocol for aquatic invasive plants and 2) sample and identify aquatic plants in two high priority/high vulnerability inland lakes to support development of up-to-date macrophyte indexes.
Other opportunities include operating and maintaining Manta water quality probes and HOBO conductivity loggers, macroinvertebrate sampling and ID, assisting with inland lake water quality monitoring and sampling, as well as supporting various wetland monitoring programs. There will also be regular lab projects including utilizing microscopes for plant and invertebrate identification, processing water quality samples, and calibrating water quality instruments.
The SIP will accompany aquatic biologists during aquatic sampling activities, allowing them to gain hands-on experience with a range of aquatic biology practices and equipment while further developing their own aquatic plant project. This project will directly inform and draw from other on-going monitoring programs, giving the park a fuller picture of its aquatic health and needs. This project will also lay the groundwork for a more extensive and robust plant community and lake ice study in the future. The SIP may even rediscover and confirm the presence of three special status plants not seen at PIRO in several decades.
Qualifications
The applicant should demonstrate career objectives in natural resources, aquatic biology, or botany. Strong communication, ability to collaborate and interact effectively with teams, and independent projects skills are required. The ability to manage data, develop protocols, meet deadlines and multitask is necessary. Experience with boats and/or paddlecraft, use of taxonomic keys, and basic labwork is desired. The ability to navigate distances up to five miles on uneven and steep terrain under inclement conditions (e.g. biting insects, humidity) while wearing a backpack is essential.
Requirements
- United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien.
- Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
- Prior to starting the position, agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check for the employer of record, Conservation Legacy, and a separate government security background check for the host site.
- The applicant must be available to participate for the entire 12 Weeks in order to be considered and participate.
Apply Here
For more information and to apply, visit the Scientists in Parks website.
Applications accepted through February 15, 2026, or until 60 applications are recieved, whichever occurs first.
Fish and Feathers Intern
Applications accepted through February 1st, 2026.
Time Frame: May 11th 2026 - July 31st 2026
Compensation: $640/week, commuting stipend, and support for the purchase of field supplies.
Housing provided in Grand Marais, MI
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.
Responsibilities
- Reach out to local communities through outreach and educational activities to increase engagement in fishing and birdwatching
- Create new materials (i.e., social media, educational games/activities, signage, etc.) to provide visitors with information about fish and birds at the NPS site
- Understand regulations regarding fishing and ethical birding and communicate this information to participants
- Establish or build upon fishing and birding programs at the NPS site
- Manage and maintain program equipment
- Host World MIgratory Bird Day Event
- Meet deadlines for Environment for the Americas program requirements.
Qualifications
- Ability to hike and conduct field operations as part of a team and/or independently in an outdoor setting.
- Experience giving presentations and ability to learn new skills and transfer the knowledge to participants.
- Interest in learning fishing regulations and bird identification for program development and implementation.
- Ability to learn methods employed in fish and wildlife management.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, listening, and written communication skills.
- Interest in learning new skills such as rafting, canoeing, and kayaking.
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.
- Ability to hike and conduct field operations as part of a team and/or independently in an outdoor setting.
- Experience giving presentations and ability to learn new skills and transfer the knowledge to participants.
- Interest in learning fishing regulations and bird identification for program development and implementation.
- Ability to learn methods employed in fish and wildlife management.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, listening, and written communication skills.
- Interest in learning new skills such as rafting, canoeing, and kayaking.
Apply Here
Fish and Feathers Internship Program - ONSITE - Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore at Environment for the Americas
Applications accepted through February 1st, 2026.
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