VetsWork
VetsWork is a career development internship program for military veterans interested in the natural resources management, public lands, and environment sector. VetsWork participants are placed at local, state, and federal land management agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, U.S Fish & Wildlife Service, and NOAA where they provide project support while learning about various career paths.
VetsWork Is:
- A career development program where participants learn new skills, and build professional networks while engaging in civilian service to our public lands and natural resources.
- A workforce development program where land management agencies have an active role in shaping its future workforce.
VetsWork Internships
2026 VetsWork positions will be posted as they become available! Check back regularly for updates.
Positions by State
Alaska
Michigan
Mississippi
CLOSED – Gifford Pincho
FILLED – National Forests of Mississippi –Homochitto National Forest: Recreation Technician (Meadville, MS)
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 in the letter; and your experience as it related to the position if it is not represented in your resume.
- If you are unfamiliar with cover letters, click here to learn more.
- Copy of your DD 214, member 4 copy with an honorable discharge. (A general under honorable discharge will be considered on a case-by-case basis)
- Three professional references: Include their name, phone number, email, and relation to you.
Your application will not be considered without all of the required documents.
Email completed applications with documents to our Program Manager, Erica Keleher, at:
Meet Our Interns
Select an intern to view their bio and learn more about them!
Latest Field Notes
Partners & Sponsors
As a partner of the program, your organization directly benefits from the support of a VetsWork intern on projects that you determine, such as volunteer coordination, trail maintenance, habitat restoration, special uses/permitting/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 training. It might sound like a lot, but our past partners would tell you that it’s worth it.
If you and/or your organization are interested in sponsoring a VetsWork intern, please contact us via the button below.