USFS Conservation Internship

Walking Mountains is offering a full-time, seasonal USFS Conservation Internship in Avon, CO, in partnership with the White River National Forest. Interns will gain experience in field biology, natural resource conservation, and forest management while working under WRNF supervision. The role requires a strong work ethic in a dynamic environment, focusing on educational opportunities and practical skills development.
Position Overview: This is a full-time, seasonal position offered through Walking Mountains in partnership with the United States Forest Service’s (USFS) White River National Forest (WRNF). The WRNF encompasses approximately 2.3 million acres of public land and has the most visitation of any national forest with 11 ski resorts, eight wilderness areas, and a diversity of wildlife and ecosystems. As a non-profit organization Walking Mountains maintains a partnership with the WRNF to provide educational opportunities and internship support. The USFS Conservation Interns are Walking Mountains employees who work under the leadership and supervision of the WRNF. Throughout the duration of the Conservation Internship, Interns will develop skills in field biology survey techniques, natural resource conservation, or forest vegetative management. This internship demands a strong work ethic to be successful in this fast paced and dynamic work environment. Conservation Interns will work al...