Land Stewards
Land Stewards is a career development program for young adults, ages 21-30 (up to 35 for Military Veterans), interested in learning more about public lands and natural resources management. The Land Stewards program places participants in a 25-week internship with agencies like the Forest Service, Fish & Wildlife Service, and environmental nonprofits throughout Washington and Oregon.
Internship Opportunities Include
- Wilderness Ranger positions
- Trail maintenance and construction
- Invasive species mitigation
- Wildlife impact surveys
- Environmental education
- Volunteer coordination
These projects typically occur from May to October and are suitable for individuals interested and/or experienced in working and living outside for extended periods of time.
Participants earn a modest living stipend and an AmeriCorps education award while working in some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Pacific Northwest.
Service Positions by State
Oregon
Washington
OPEN – Umatilla National Forest: Motorized Trail Steward (Walla Walla, WA)
CLOSED – Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge: Refuge Technician (Glenwood, WA)
CLOSED – Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest: Backcountry Trail Ranger (Chelan, WA)
CLOSED – Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest: Recreation Technician (Entiat, WA)
CLOSED – Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest: Trail Ranger (Entiat, WA)
How to Apply
Include the Following:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Include one for each position you’re applying to (you can apply to 3 max.).
- Include your motivation for applying and your outdoor experience as it relates to the position if it is not represented in your resume.
- If you are unfamiliar with cover letters, click here to learn more.
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- Three professional references:
- Include their name, phone number, email, and relation to you.
- Three professional references:
*Your application will not be considered without all of the required documents.
Email applications, documents, and questions to:
Kendra Graham, Program Coordinator
Meet Our Interns
2023 Land Stewards: Eamon McNeil
2023 Land Stewards: Jacob Kauzlarich
2023 Land Stewards: Grace Leonard
2023 Land Stewards: Elijah Claybaugh
2023 Land Stewards: Jared Keeling
2023 Land Stewards: William O’Brien
2023 Land Stewards: Taylor Eigenhuis
2023 Land Stewards: Sienna Krulis
2023 Land Stewards: Monica Russell
2023 Land Stewards: Michael Anzivino
2023 Land Stewards: Kyle Stachan
2023 Land Stewards: Hannah Sebring
2023 Land Stewards: John Mathewson
Partners & Sponsors
As a partner of the program, your organization directly benefits from the support of a Land Stewards intern on projects that you determine such as volunteer coordination, trail maintenance, habitat restoration, surveying, education and any other aspect of public lands / natural resources management. Additionally, you have the opportunity to train a potential new member of your workforce.
Partners are required to provide a cash match, have time to supervise / mentor the intern and be available for specific program related trainings. It might sound like a lot but our past partners would tell you that it’s worth it. If you and/or your organization is interested in sponsoring a Land Stewards intern, please contact us via the button.