Summer Nature Education Intern Job at College of Saint Benedict and Saint Johnâ€™s University

Communications and communities intern

The Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) is a service and outreach agency of the...

Location

United States , Fort Collins

Salary:

18.00 USD / Hour

Colorado State Univeristy

Expiration Date

February 06, 2026

Requirements

Undergraduate student pursuing a degree at a Colorado institute of higher education
Students graduating in the spring of 2026 or later are eligible for an internship in the summer of 2026
Good academic standing with undergraduate institution (GPA > 2.0)
Demonstrated career interest in forestry, natural resource, or environmental education fields
Must have a valid driver’s license, the ability to obtain a driver’s license, or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date
Experience working as an effective team member and clear communicator
Exhibits a positive attitude and willingness to learn

Job Responsibility

Host outreach booths at events and festivals aligned with CSFS mission
Lead forest education activities with support from Project Learning Tree materials and Smokey Bear
Deliver public educational resources to promote wildfire readiness and defensible space
Promote youth natural resource career exploration with activities from Project Learning Tree
Mentor high school students interested in environmental education and natural resources
Support Project Learning Tree professional development events- material distribution, logistic coordination, event marketing, data tabulation, content development and delivery
Review and develop education and outreach materials and kits
City tree Inventories
Community forestry projects with our UCF Hub at CSU Spur (e.g., planting, pruning, etc.)
Social Media projects

What we offer

Housing stipends up to $1,500 are available for each student to support costs associated with rent and utilities for the duration of the internship
Small professional development stipends are available for each student to help with costs associated with conferences, workshops, trainings, etc
Approved lodging and per diem expenses are covered for travel

Fulltime

Csfs durango field office intern

The Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) is a service and outreach agency of the...

Location

United States , Durango

Salary:

18.00 USD / Hour

Colorado State Univeristy

Expiration Date

February 06, 2026

Requirements

Undergraduate student pursuing a degree at a Colorado institution of higher education
Students graduating in the spring of 2026 or later are eligible for an internship in the summer of 2026
Good academic standing with undergraduate institution (GPA > 2.0)
Demonstrated career interest in forestry or natural resource fields
Must have a valid driver’s license, the ability to obtain a driver’s license, or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date
Experience working as an effective team member and clear communicator
Exhibits a positive attitude and willingness to learn

Job Responsibility

Assisting with and aiding in the expansion and productivity of: Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) forestry projects with the U.S. Forest Service and National Forest Foundation to treat insect and disease infected trees, reduce hazardous fuels, and other activities to improve and restore forest and watershed health, including wildlife habitat
Inventory, boundary layout, and mapping for project implementation and forest management plans
Other duties, including sick tree calls, wildfire mitigation, and urban and community forestry
Virtual and in-person meetings with local and federal partners, collaboratives, and private landowners
Learn about ponderosa pine, pinon-juniper, and mixed-conifer forest management techniques through exposure in the field, as well as reviewing and participating in written forest management plans (FMPs)
Learn through FMPs about wildlife habitat improvement, endangered species identification, wetland delineation and hydrology, soil types, and Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Set up forest inventories using ArcGIS, Avenza, and Excel
Conduct forest inventories using laser range finders, tablets, D-tape, clinometer, GPS, increment borer, and other assessment tools and techniques
Data analysis using Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS)
Training opportunities may include but are not limited to: First Aid/CPR Certification, basic wildland fire fighting training, forestry insect and disease identification training, and other natural resource management networking opportunities

What we offer

Housing stipends up to $1,500 are available for each student to support costs associated with rent and utilities for the duration of the internship
Small professional development stipends are available for each student to help with costs associated with conferences, workshops, trainings, etc
Approved lodging and per diem expenses are covered for travel

Parttime

Csfs salida field office intern

The Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) is a service and outreach agency of the...

Location

United States , Salida

Salary:

18.00 USD / Hour

Colorado State Univeristy

Expiration Date

February 06, 2026

Requirements

Undergraduate student pursuing a degree at a Colorado institution of higher education
Students graduating in the spring of 2026 or later are eligible for an internship in the summer of 2026
Good academic standing with undergraduate institution (GPA > 2.0)
Demonstrated career interest in forestry or natural resource fields
Must have a valid driver’s license, the ability to obtain a driver’s license, or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date
Experience working as an effective team member and clear communicator
Exhibits a positive attitude and willingness to learn

Job Responsibility

Complete planning steps for the RCPP program
Attend initial site visits with private landowners
Develop maps in ArcPro for the inventory
Collect inventory data using tools
Data acquisition and management in Excel, Access and FVS (Forest Vegetation Simulator)
Write a forest management plan using the condensed RCPP template
Paint trees for removal where necessary
Lay out unit boundaries for harvest
Attend weekly and monthly staff calls
Utilize GPS, tablets and phones to map and rate wildfire risk on occupied lots

What we offer

Housing stipends up to $1,500 are available
Small professional development stipends are available
Approved lodging and per diem expenses are covered

Parttime

Csfs grand junction field office intern

The Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) is a service and outreach agency of the...

Location

United States , Grand Junction

Salary:

18.00 USD / Hour

Colorado State Univeristy

Expiration Date

February 06, 2026

Requirements

Undergraduate student pursuing a degree at a Colorado institution of higher education
Good academic standing with undergraduate institution (GPA > 2.0)
Demonstrated career interest in forestry or natural resource fields
Must have a valid driver’s license, the ability to obtain a driver’s license, or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date
Experience working as an effective team member and clear communicator
Exhibits a positive attitude and willingness to learn

Job Responsibility

Intern will serve as a field technician supporting multiple forestry and fuels reduction initiatives in Mesa County, including spruce-fir timber sales, defensible space projects, and mastication operations
Review project documentation
Conduct field inspections
Document field activities
Report findings
Assist with Timber sale preparation
Assist with Wildfire Risk Assessments
Office duties may include field equipment maintenance, finalizing project inspection reports, analyzing cruise data, creating maps using GIS, literature searches and professional development related to project scopes, data management, and more
Work with supervisor(s) to prepare a summer work plan, set goals and learning objectives, and evaluate progress
Complete two professional writing assignments throughout the summer

What we offer

Housing stipends up to $1,500 are available for each student to support costs associated with rent and utilities for the duration of the internship
Small professional development stipends are available for each student to help with costs associated with conferences, workshops, trainings, etc
Approved lodging and per diem expenses are covered for travel

Parttime

Csfs alamosa field office intern

The Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) is a service and outreach agency of the...

Location

United States , Alamosa

Salary:

18.00 USD / Hour

Colorado State Univeristy

Expiration Date

February 06, 2026

Requirements

Undergraduate student pursuing a degree at a Colorado institution of higher education
Good academic standing with undergraduate institution (GPA > 2.0)
Demonstrated career interest in forestry or natural resource fields
Must have a valid driver’s license, the ability to obtain a driver’s license, or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date
Experience working as an effective team member and clear communicator
Exhibits a positive attitude and willingness to learn

Job Responsibility

Assist with inventory, layout and administration of Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) small sales and projects on the Rio Grande National Forest and San Luis Valley BLM GNA projects
Assist with planning and layout of State Trust Land and State Wildlife Area big game habitat management projects
Data acquisition and management
Utilize FieldMaps to map and assess wildfire risk on developed and undeveloped lots
Create maps in ArcGIS Pro using data collected in the field
Public interaction with landowners on factors affecting defensible space and forest health
Assist adjacent field offices with project work as necessary
Assist Alamosa Field Office staff with ongoing project layout & implementation
Work with supervisor(s) to prepare a summer work plan, set goals and learning objectives, and evaluate progress
Complete two professional writing assignments throughout the summer

What we offer

Housing stipends up to $1,500
Small professional development stipends
Approved lodging and per diem expenses are covered for travel

Parttime

Forest Legacy Program Intern

The CSFS Forest Legacy Program Intern will be involved in a range of tasks and p...

Location

United States , Denver

Salary:

18.00 USD / Hour

Colorado State Univeristy

Expiration Date

February 06, 2026

Requirements

Undergraduate student pursuing a degree at a Colorado institution of higher education
Students graduating in the spring of 2026 or later are eligible for an internship in the summer of 2026
Good academic standing with undergraduate institution (GPA > 2.0)
Demonstrated career interest in GIS, forestry or natural resource fields
Must have a valid driver’s license, the ability to obtain a driver’s license, or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date
Experience working as an effective team member and clear communicator
Exhibits a positive attitude and willingness to learn

Job Responsibility

Data digitization and management using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS online to translate paper maps, deeds and aerial photographs into digital layers
Field verify the digital layers on various FLP properties across the state
Analyze maps and layers to ensure compliance with FLP documents
Travel to sites to ensure compliance with annual forest management plans and conservation easements
Help promote FLP projects and work with various groups on translating materials to new and important audiences
Interaction with landowners and other CSFS employees to guide them through the monitoring process
Travel all over the state for extended periods
Work with supervisor(s) to prepare a summer work plan, set goals and learning objectives, and evaluate progress
Complete two professional writing assignments throughout the summer
Attend a mandatory 1.5-day orientation session

What we offer

Housing stipends up to $1,500 are available for each student
Small professional development stipends are available for each student to help with costs associated with conferences, workshops, trainings, etc
Hotel rooms, campsites and meals will be paid for during travel
Training opportunities may include but are not limited to: First Aid/CPR Certification

Fulltime

Csfs la veta field office intern

The Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) is a service and outreach agency of the...

Location

United States , La Veta

Salary:

18.00 USD / Hour

Colorado State Univeristy

Expiration Date

February 06, 2026

Requirements

Undergraduate student pursuing a degree at a Colorado institution of higher education
Students graduating in the spring of 2026 or later are eligible for an internship in the summer of 2026
Good academic standing with undergraduate institution (GPA > 2.0)
Demonstrated career interest in forestry or natural resource fields
Must have a valid driver’s license, the ability to obtain a driver’s license, or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date
Experience working as an effective team member and clear communicator
Exhibits a positive attitude and willingness to learn

Job Responsibility

Assist with wide range of programs within the CSFS agency, including private and public landowner projects
Office work will include: shadowing all levels of programmatic functions, assisting in data processing and entry, management recommendation development, spatial data work and GeoTracks recording, landowner and public outreach
Work with supervisor(s) to prepare a summer work plan, set goals and learning objectives, and evaluate progress
Complete two professional writing assignments throughout the summer
Attend a mandatory 1.5-day orientation session on Monday, May 18, and Tuesday, May 19, 2026

What we offer

Housing stipends up to $1,500 are available for each student to support costs associated with rent and utilities for the duration of the internship
Small professional development stipends are available for each student to help with costs associated with conferences, workshops, trainings, etc
Approved lodging and per diem expenses are covered for travel

Parttime

New

Summer Nature Educator

Wild Bear Nature Center is seeking Seasonal Nature Educators to lead our 2026 Su...

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

College of Saint Benedict and Saint Johnâ€™s University

Expiration Date

January 19, 2026

Requirements

600+ hours of verifiable experience leading children in full day programming
Completed or in-progress degree in education, environmental studies, natural science, or a related field
Ability to pass Colorado Department of Human Services and FBI background checks
Three positive professional references
Experience planning innovative, full-day educational programs
Current First Aid/CPR certification

Job Responsibility

Plan and lead creative, full-day, hands-on nature programs
Create engaging daily plans while remaining flexible to children’s interests and the natural world
Ensure the safety, supervision, and well-being of all children
Collaborate with the education team on curriculum, materials, and logistics
Organize and maintain education supplies and program spaces
Integrate new ideas into existing Wild Bear programs
Mentor and support interns, building their confidence and leadership skills
Communicate regularly with the education team regarding plans and support needs
Drive a 12- or 15-passenger van to nearby outdoor sites

What we offer

Staff housing may be available through our partner organization, Eldora Ski Resort

Fulltime

Summer Nature Education Intern

College of Saint Benedict and Saint Johnâ€™s University

Location:
United States

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 12, 2026

Expiration:
January 19, 2026

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