Established in 1993, Citizens for Conservation’s college-level summer internship is a 10-week paid program that provides students pursuing degrees in natural resources or related fields with hands-on experience in restoration management. Many of our interns go on to successful careers in environmental science and conservation.
Each summer, interns play an active role in the ongoing restoration of CFC preserves. They gain practical, field-based skills through nationally recognized restoration practices such as planting native sedges and forbs, harvesting seed, managing invasive species, brush cutting, and ecological stewardship.
Interns work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and should be prepared for physical work requiring moderate to high levels of exertion. In addition to fieldwork, interns may also support Youth Education programs that inspire curiosity and environmental awareness in the next generation of naturalists.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in college, preferably in natural resources or a related field.
This is a paid, hourly internship.
If you’re interested in gaining meaningful, real-world conservation experience, we encourage you to apply or contact us to learn more at [email protected] or 847-382-7283.
Program Support
We are grateful to the Oberweiler Foundation for their generous support of CFC’s summer internship program. Their investment helps provide meaningful, hands-on conservation experiences for the next generation of environmental stewards.
