Career Discovery Internship Program

Founded in 2008, the Career Discovery Internship Program provides paid summer internships for college students interested in wildlife careers through a partnership with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

Career Discovery Internship Program

Positions are available in a variety of fields, including visitor services, education, natural resource management and more. To participate, applicants must be incoming college sophomores and juniors.

Interns will first attend a week-long orientation held in May and then serve in summer internships tailored to various U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service career tracks for 12 weeks at various sites across the country.

The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits include:

Weekly Living Allowance: $620 per week
Travel Allowance: $1,000
Housing provided by the Student Conservation Association or U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Assigned mentor from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Hands-On Experience
Expenses paid orientation in May

The ideal candidate is:

Incoming college sophomores and juniors
Available for a 12-13 week summer internship beginning in May
Open-minded and has an adventurous spirit
Not necessarily experienced in conservation
A licensed driver

Contact Recruiting Coordinator Bridget Correa at bcorrea@thesca.org or HR Coordinator Brian Pember bpember@thesca.org with any questions.