Land Stewards

Land Stewards is a career development program for young adults, ages 18-30 (up to 35 for Military Veterans), interested in learning more about public lands and natural resources management. The Land Stewards program places participants in an internship with agencies like the Forest Service, Fish & Wildlife Service, and environmental nonprofits throughout Alaska, Oregon, and Washington.

Internship Opportunities Include

• Wilderness Ranger positions
• Trail maintenance
• Recreation management
• Invasive species mitigation
• Wildlife impact surveys
• Environmental education

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 living stipend and are offered a form of housing assistance while working in some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Pacific Northwest.

Land Stewards Internships

All 2026 positions have been filled.

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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.

Our Program Partners