Current Internship OpportunitiesPoint Reyes National Seashore is not currently recruiting for any internship opportunities. Please check back later. General Internship InquiriesFor general internship inquiries, please email the following information to the park's volunteer coordinator:
Once we receive this information, we will forward it to the park staff and inquire as to what opportunities might be available. If you have any questions, you may contact us at 415-464-5225 or by email. Past Internship OpportunitiesSee below for some of the internships we have included in the past. Get to know some of our former interns. 
NPS / Ed Chandler Scientists In Parks Internship Program: Point Reyes National Seashore, Natural Resource Management AssistantThis is a 20-week internship (December 2023–April 2023) with the park's Science and Interpretation Divisions. The intern will be responsible for assisting Point Reyes National Seashore staff in educating the public on the natural history, research, and protection of elephant seals, ensuring the safety of the elephant seals and visitors at Drakes Beach, and monitoring elephant seals within the park. This position is offered through the National Park Service's Scientists in Parks (SIP) Program in partnership with Stewards Individual Placement Program and the Geological Society of America's (GSA) Scientist in Parks Program Learn more about the position and apply at Natural Resource Management Assistant at Conservation Legacy. The application deadline was June 11, 2023. Please note a maximum of 100 applicants can apply, so the application period may close before the deadline. 
NPS Photo Pinniped Monitoring InternThis was a four-month internship (January 4–May 2, 2023) through Point Reyes National Seashore Association assisting the park's Natural Resources Management Division. The intern's primary responsibilities will be to help monitor elephant seal and harbor seal populations in Point Reyes, but they will also gain some experience in educating the public on the natural history, research, and protection of elephant seals. The intern will receive training and experience in wildlife monitoring and management. They will be an employee of the Point Reyes National Seashore Association, while NPS staff will provide day-to-day technical guidance in the field. The application deadline was October 28, 2022. 
Scientists In Parks Internship Program: Point Reyes National Seashore, Natural Resource Management AssistantThis was a 12-week internship (December 2022–March 2023) with the park's Science and Interpretation Divisions. The intern will be responsible for assisting Point Reyes National Seashore staff in educating the public on the natural history, research, and protection of elephant seals, ensuring the safety of the elephant seals and visitors at Drakes Beach, and monitoring elephant seals within the park. The application deadline was June 12, 2022. 
Latino Heritage Internship Program: Point Reyes National Seashore Visitor Services and Interpretation InternThe intern was an integral part of the Division of Interpretation during the busy summer season, providing park orientation, presenting interpretive programs, and furthering outreach to under-resourced communities. These were all mitigated through COVID-19 safety precautions. There were two crucial parts to the intern's work. One was to promote diversity, relevancy, and inclusion through outreach and community engagement, especially in partnership with the Point Reyes National Seashore Association for Latino Conservation Week events. The second was to promote interpretation and resource education through digital communication, helping create Section 508-compliant content for social media and the park website. 508 compliance means the park's social media will be accessible to all. And, in turn, Point Reyes is a more inclusive place for visitors to have the opportunity to forge connections with park resources. 
Mosaics in Science Diversity Internship Program: San Francisco Bay Area Inventory and Monitoring Program Coho and Steelhead Monitoring InternThe Mosaics in Science Diversity Intern was paired with the San Francisco Bay Area Inventory and Monitoring Network (SFAN) fishery biologist in a 12-week-long (June 6, 2022, through August 29, 2022) biological field assistantship where they had opportunities for in-depth learning while collecting vital information on endangered coho salmon and threatened steelhead within Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area. By assisting with the SFAN I&M Coho and Steelhead monitoring program, the Mosaics in Science Intern received in-depth education on techniques used to monitor endangered coho salmon and threatened steelhead, along with other fish species. 
Mosaics in Science Diversity Internship Program: San Francisco Bay Area Inventory and Monitoring Network Science Communication AssistantThe Mosaics in Science Diversity Intern was an integral part of the San Francisco Area Inventory and Monitoring Network (SFAN) Science Communication Team for 12 weeks starting around May 23, 2022. They helped to spread the word about the network's monitoring work at Point Reyes National Seashore, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and other national parks in the San Francisco Bay Area, and what scientists are learning from it, to parks and the public. The intern's primary duties involved producing sets of web and social media-based communication materials about their experiences with 3–4 of the network monitoring programs. They joined monitoring program leads/teams in the field for several days apiece. They spent some of their field time as a member of the monitoring team, learning about and participating in program specific monitoring activities. For the remainder of their field days, the intern was responsible for recording and documenting their experiences and the work of the monitoring teams via their preferred medium (photography, videography, audio, drawing/painting/illustration). Network and/or partner-owned photo, video, and audio equipment was available for intern use as needed. Back in the office, the intern considered what resonated with them about the monitoring programs, worked with the Science Communication Team to set goals and plan out their projects, and assembled their finished communication products. 
Scientists in Parks Internship Program: San Francisco Bay Area Inventory and Monitoring Network Biology AssistantsIn early 2022, the San Francisco Area Inventory and Monitoring Network (SFAN) recruited two interns to assist in the implementation of our vegetation protocols. One intern joined the Invasive Species Early Detection (ISED) team with the mission of finding, mapping, and collecting biological data on new invasive species occurrences throughout our network parks. This involved electronic data collection and mapping with handheld devices, analysis of spatial data, many hours of field experience in a variety of ecosystems, and the opportunity to pursue an independent project of interest. Our second intern joined the Plant Community Monitoring (PCM) team, re-visiting established permanent plots as well as installing new plots in target community types throughout the SFAN parks. The PCM team collects an array of standard vegetation data including woody species cover transects, forest fuels measurements, and understory plant and ground cover; and we spend plenty of time on unknown plant identification too! The PCM intern also had the opportunity to complete an independent research project, and both ISED and PCM interns also had the opportunity to join other network vital signs for a variety of field experiences. Internships started on May 1, 2022, and lasted for 20 weeks. 
Community Volunteer AmbassadorAre you, or do you know, someone who is 18–30 years old (35 years old if a veteran), and who is interested in a career with the National Park Service? During the late fall of 2021, Point Reyes National Seashore was recruiting for a Community Volunteer Ambassador intern (CVA) who would have service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve natural resources. In particular, the CVA works alongside park staff to develop, grow, and diversify the Visitor Services and Trail Patrol volunteer programs. The CVA had ample opportunities to exercise program development skills, including identifying and devising new solutions and approaches, planning, and implementation. The CVA also performed program administration by helping to manage the operations of both programs. The internship was a one-year, paid internship for those 18–30 years old (35 years old if a veteran). The internship started on February 7, 2022. The CVA received:
The application due date was Friday, December 17, 2021. See CVA Listings & How to Apply | Become a Community Volunteer Ambassador (cvainternships.org) for more information about the internship and how to apply.
Scientists In Parks Internship Program: Point Reyes National Seashore, Natural Resource Interpretive AssistantThis was a 12-week internship (January–March 2022) with the park's Science and Interpretation Divisions. The intern was responsible for assisting Point Reyes National Seashore staff in educating the public on the natural history, research, and protection of elephant seals, ensuring the safety of the elephant seals and visitors at Drakes Beach, and monitoring elephant seals within the park. The application deadline was June 13, 2021.
Latino Heritage Internship Program: Point Reyes National Seashore Interpretation, Outreach, and Digital Communication InternThe intern was an integral part of the Division of Interpretation during the busy summer season, providing park orientation, presenting interpretive programs, and furthering outreach to under-resourced communities. These were mitigated through COVID-19 safety precautions. There were two crucial parts to the intern's work. One was to promote diversity, relevancy, and inclusion through outreach and community engagement, especially in partnership with the Point Reyes National Seashore Association for Latino Conservation Week events. The second was to promote interpretation and resource education through digital communication, helping create Section 508-compliant content for social media and the park website. 508 compliance means the park's social media will be accessible to all. And, in turn, Point Reyes is a more inclusive place for visitors to have the opportunity to forge connections with park resources.
Mosaics in Science Diversity Internship Program: San Francisco Bay Area Inventory and Monitoring Program Coho and Steelhead Monitoring InternThe Mosaics in Science Diversity Intern was paired with the San Francisco Area Network (SFAN) Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) fishery biologist in a 12-week-long (May 2021 through August 2021) biological field assistantship where they had opportunities for in-depth learning while collecting vital information on endangered coho salmon and threatened steelhead within Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area. By assisting with the SFAN I&M Coho and Steelhead monitoring program, the Mosaics in Science Intern received in-depth education on techniques used to monitor endangered coho salmon and threatened steelhead, along with other fish species. Latino Heritage Internship Program: Point Reyes National Seashore Interpretation and Outreach AssistantThe intern was an integral part of the Division of Interpretation during the busy summer season, providing park orientation, presenting interpretive programs, and furthering outreach to under-resourced communities. There were two crucial parts to the intern's work: one was to promote diversity, relevancy, and inclusion through outreach and community engagement, especially leading up to events; the second was to promote interpretation and resource education through the creation of roving materials and actively roving in different sites throughout Point Reyes National Seashore. Latino Heritage Internship Program: San Francisco Bay Area Inventory and Monitoring Program Coho and Steelhead Monitoring InternThe Latino Heritage Intern was paired with the San Francisco Area Network (SFAN) Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) fishery biologist in an eleven-week-long (May, 2020, through August, 2020) biological field assistantship where they had an opportunity for in-depth learning while collecting vital information on endangered coho salmon and threatened steelhead within Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area. By assisting with the SFAN I&M Coho and Steelhead monitoring program, the Latino Heritage Intern received in-depth education on techniques used to monitor endangered coho salmon and threatened steelhead along with other fish species. In addition, members were exposed to restoration techniques being applied to increase the chance of species survival for the enjoyment of generations to come. Historic Preservation Team InternThis intern position was within the Division of Integrated Resource Management at Point Reyes National Seashore. The incumbent worked with the Seashore's Historic Preservation Team under the supervision of the Exhibit Specialist. The work consisted of shop, and fieldwork on structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The position was geared toward hands-on treatment of historic structures and preservation practices as they apply to the carpentry and millwork trades, and will involve working with park preservation team on this years projects. The year's major project included window restoration work at the the historic Lifeboat Station, along with the RCA Receiving and Transmitting Stations. The intern developed hands-on techniques in historic fabric repair and conservation on structures ranging from rustic barns, Victorian-era main houses, and a National Historic Landmark Lifeboat Station. Volunteer Program Management InternshipThe intern in this position assumed, under the direction and mentorship of the park's Volunteer Program Manager, primary responsibility in the management, coordination, and supervision of the Tule Elk Docent Program at Point Reyes National Seashore. The Tule Elk Docent Program is designed to help volunteer docents and the general public strengthen their connections with and foster stewardship of Point Reyes National Seashore. This is accomplished by training and supporting docents to provide opportunities for visitors to view, understand, and appreciate tule elk during the rut, or mating season. |
Last updated: June 19, 2023