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. Students who are Black, Alaskan Native, American Indian, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or other racial minority are highly encouraged to apply.

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.