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Visitor Information Services Lead Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Eldorado National Forest, is seeking one VIS Lead Member to contribute to projects alongside Forest Service St aff. This opportunity is intended for a candidate with a well-developed working background in conservation, natural resources management, wilderness management, recreation management, or a similar field. The VIS Lead should possess a passion for public land management and a professional interest in advancing their career towards natural resource management, policy, and/or wilderness. Start Date: Mid May 2026 End Date: 22 weeks after start date Location: Eldorado National Forest, Pollock Pines, CA. Crystal Basin Information Station. The Eldorado National Forest is located in the central Sierra Nevada region within California and encompasses a total of 798,279 acres, which includes 193,027 acres of private...

The Lajuma Research Centre, located in the Soutpansberg Mountains of Limpopo, offers a rare setting for long-term primate behavioural and ecological studies. The reserve supports all five South African primate species, including chacma baboons, vervet monkeys, samango monkeys, and two galago species. The diverse combination of mountain forest, grasslands, and rocky terrain provides exceptional opportunities to examine primate adaptation, social organisation, and habitat use. Internship Overview The Chacma Baboon Project at Lajuma Research Centre investigates the behaviour and feeding ecology of wild but human-habituated baboon troops in the Soutpansberg Mountains. This unique setting allows close, non-invasive observation of social dynamics, movement patterns, and dietary choices. Participants help maintain long-term monitoring by collecting field data on activity patterns, habitat use, and seasonal diet. Shorter stays focus on broad behavioural and ecological...

The Soutpansberg Mountains support a distinctive assemblage of reptile species shaped by past climate stability and geographic isolation. Cool rocky slopes, summit grasslands, and diverse forest systems create refuges for many endemic species. At the Lajuma Research Centre, interns assist in long-term reptile monitoring while gaining practical experience in species identification, habitat assessment, and ecological field methods. Internship Focus: Interns participate in reptile surveys and habitat evaluations across a range of environments. The project aims to document species distribution, abundance, and ecological requirements to support ongoing conservation and biodiversity research. Activities may include: Conducting visual encounter surveys and habitat assessments Recording species presence, abundance, and behaviour Supporting data entry, management, and reporting Fieldwork Requirements: All fieldwork is carried out on...

About Us The Lajuma Research Centre is home to more than 2,500 plant species and 600 tree species. They cover a variety of habitats including woody grasslands, mountain bushveld, mistbelt forest, and riverine forest, and their related floral diversity. Vegetation communities and structures are dynamic and need to be constantly studied. An array of vegetation studies can be undertaken in this unique landscape.  Internship Overview Depending on the project, interns will be actively identifying species, delineating environments or sampling vegetation communities, further expanding knowledge on this crucial aspect of ecology.  Activities may include: Ground truthing vegetation communities to update vegetation maps Alien and invasive species removal/mapping Focal data collection on species utilisation of key vegetation, eg Ficus sp.  Assisting with data management and reporting Fieldwork Requirements All fieldwork...

WildComm Research Stations offers an immersive internship for individuals passionate about wildlife research and conservation. This position offers students the opportunity to contribute to key research objectives by conducting behavioural observations related to habitat use, movement dynamics, social behaviour, and dietary preferences. Interns will participate in structured fieldwork and data collection, gaining valuable experience in wildlife research and conservation methods. Location Limpopo Province, South Africa | Private wildlife reserve, home to two of the Big Five Responsibilities Giraffe Behavioural Observation: Conduct detailed behavioural observations using scan and focal sampling techniques during set transects. Habitat Use & Social Dynamics: Record movement patterns, habitat use, and social interactions to investigate giraffe social networking behaviour. Capture Individual Identification: Capture and catalog ID...

Gain professional career skills, explore the wilds of the Northern Rockies, and launch your natural resource career! Montana Conservation Corps believes that through conservation service and authentic connection, you can sharpen your ability to create change and join the next generation of leaders for a better world. At MCC, we focus on the growth of our participants, positively impacting our public lands, and transferable career skills. What you will do: As a crew member, you will serve on 4-9 day overnight conservation projects on some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Northern Rockies and Plains. Your crew will be made up of adults who are 17-30 years old and come from a variety of backgrounds and locations throughout the country. Crews will camp for the full duration of a hitch (i.e. 4-9 day project assignment), oftentimes in remote locations on varied terrain and in all weather conditions. Camping accommodations vary, including car-camping...

Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership wit h the National Park Service, is seeking ONE member to contribute to historic preservation projects alongside NPS staff. The Traditional Trades Advancement Program-Landscape Stewardship Corps is intended for enthusiastic individuals who possess an interest in gaining experience in the field of landscape preservation or horticulture. No background or previous experience in horticulture is necessary. For more information about the National Park Service's Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) - Landscape Stewardship Corps please the NPS website.  For more information about ACE, please visit our website. Start Date: May/June  2026 Estimated End Date: November/December 2026 *a 26-week minimum commitment is required * Location Details/Description: Springfield Armory National Historic Site (Springfield, MA) For nearly two centuries,...

Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking TWO members to contribute to historic preservation projects alongside Herbert Hoover National Historic Site staff. The Traditional Trades Advancement Program is intended for enthusiastic individuals who want to gain experience in the fields of historic preservation and horticulture. No education or experience in the field is necessary. For more information about the National Park Service's Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) please visit our website. For more information about ACE, please visit our website. Start Date: May/June 2026 Estimated End Date: November/December 2026 *a 26-week minimum commitment is required* Location Details/Description: Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (West Branch, IA) Orphaned at age nine, Herbert Hoover left West Branch never to live here again. In...

Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking TWO members to contribute to landscape stewardship and historic preservation projects alongside Herbert Hoover National Historic Site staff. The Traditional Trades Advancement Program- Landscape Stewardship Corps i s intended for enthusiastic individuals who want to gain experience in the fields of historic preservation and horticulture. No education or experience in the field is necessary. For more information about the National Park Service's Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) - Landscape Stewardship Corps, please visit our website. For more information about ACE, please visit our website. Start Date: May/June 2026 Estimated End Date: November/December 2026 *a 26-week minimum commitment is required* Location Details/Description: Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (West Branch, IA)...

  Interpretation Member - Niobrara National Scenic River Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service and Niobrara National Scenic River (NIOB) is seeking Two Interpretation Members to engage youth in interpretation and resource protection alongside NIOB staff. For more information about ACE, please visit our website. Start Date: May/June 2026 Estimated End Date: August, September 2026 *a 12-week minimum commitment is required * Location Details/Description: Niobrara National Scenic River (NIOB), Valentine, Nebraska. The Niobrara National Scenic River is located in north-central Nebraska, approximately 300 miles (480 km) northwest of Omaha. Along the 76 mile stretch of the Niobrara are numerous waterfalls that empty into the river from the surrounding cliff and canyon walls. The Niobrara was designated as one of the 10 best rivers for canoeing in the United...

Interpretation and Digital Outreach Member - Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with National Park Service (NPS), is seeking THREE Members  to contribute to interpretation and digital outreach alongside NPS Staff. For more information about ACE, please visit our website. Start Date: June 2026 Estimated End Date: September/October 2026 *a 17-week minimum commitment is required* Location Details/Description: Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (BRVB; Topeka, KS) The position is located in Topeka, Kansas, the vibrant capital of Kansas about 30 minutes west of Lawrence and sixty miles west of Kansas City. Topeka is a medium-sized city, home to Washburn University, with ample, affordable housing. The Kansas City metro area is a World Cup soccer site in June-July 2026. While there are some public transportation options...

Traditional Trades Advancement Program - Landscape Stewardship Corps - Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking THREE members to contribute to landscape stewardship and historic preservation projects alongside Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park staff. The Traditional Trades Advancement Program-Landscape Stewardship Corps is intended for enthusiastic individuals who want to gain experience in the fields of historic preservation and horticulture. No education or experience in the field is necessary. For more information about the National Park Service's Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) - Landscape Stewardship Corps, please visit our website. For more information about ACE, please visit our website. Start Date: May 18, 2026 Estimated End Date: November 14,...

Art Member - Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Saint Gaudens Memorial, is seeking 1 Member to contribute to Art in the Park alongside Saint Gaudens Memorial and Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park Staff. For more information about ACE, please visit our website. Start Date: May/June 2026 Estimated End Date: August/September 2026 *a 13-week minimum commitment is required * Location Details/Description: Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park - Cornish, NH Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park preserves and interprets the home, artwork, properties, and life of renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens and other artists within the Cornish Colony.  It includes historic buildings like the Saint-Gaudens' family home and the sculptor’s private studio, museum gallery spaces, classically inspired gardens, an extensive museum collection, recreational...

Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking TWO Interpretation Members to contribute to implementing and delivering interpretive programming to park visitors alongside Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GRSM) staff. This position will also involve answering visitor questions at Sugarlands Visitor Center. For more information about ACE, please visit our website.   Start Date: May 4, 2026 (Flexibility may be available for the right candidate) Estimated   End Date: January 2, 2027 (or, 35 weeks after start date) *a 35-week minimum commitment is required *   Location Details/Description: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, based out of Sugarlands Visitor Center, located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is unique among America's National Parks; located on the border between North Carolina and...

Traditional Trades Advancement Program - Historic Infrastructure - Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking TWO members to contribute to historic preservation projects alongside Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument staff. The Traditional Trades Advancement Program-Historic Infrastructure is intended for enthusiastic individuals who possess an interest in gaining experience in the field of landscape preservation or horticulture. No education or experience in the field is necessary. For more information about the National Park Service's Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP), please visit our website. For more information about ACE, please visit our website. Start Date: Late April / May 2026 Estimated   End Date: October / November 2026 *a 26-week minimum commitment is required*...

WildComm Research Stations is a conservation organisation located in South Africa, committed to hands-on research, education, and training for the next generation of conservationists. We are situated within a private reserve, home to two of the Big Five, rich birdlife, and diverse vegetation. We focus on providing interns with direct, meaningful opportunities to engage in wildlife conservation efforts. Project Description Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and eager to gain hands-on experience in the field? Join our Rhino Research Project and contribute to important studies focused on the behaviour and ecology of one of Africa’s most iconic and endangered species. As an intern, you’ll be part of a dedicated team conducting field observations and collecting data to support long-term conservation efforts. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of rhino behaviour while making a meaningful contribution to their protection. Key...