NATURAL RESOURCE
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 16-30
POSITIONS AND APPLICATIONS
Internships are designed to engage youth and young adults in valuable work experiences within natural resources management agencies and non-profits. Internships allow participants to consider or advance careers and education in natural resources. RMYC provides support to all internships while the intern works under the daily supervision of the hosting public lands management agency, or non-profit. Partners include the United States Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, the Colorado Youth Corps Association, and a growing circle of agency and non-profit partners. Please refer to position descriptions for each internship type below.
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Upon successful completion of the season and at least 640 hours, interns will qualify for the Public Land Corps Hiring Authority which gives priority hiring when applying for jobs with the USFS, BLM, NPS, and other land management agencies. It would take two years of year-round work to qualify at the same level.
Current Opportunities
AIM (Soils and Vegetation Monitoring:
AIM crews typically have 2-3 participants and travel to over 40 randomized BLM plots collecting valuable soil and vegetation data so. This data is used to renew grazing permits, assess sage grouse habitat, inform new oil and gas leases, and aid in writing environmental policies. We offer both Lead and Member positions.
District/Field Office | Location | Dates | Term Length | Living Stipend/Wage (Pre-tax, paid biweekly) | Position Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Colorado River Valley Field Office | Silt, CO | March 31st - October 24th, 2025 | 30 weeks | $1,025/week | AIM Crew Lead PD |
April 14th - October 3rd, 2025 | 25 weeks | $680/week | AIM Crew Member PD | ||
Kremmling Field Office | Kremmling, CO | March 31st - October 24th, 2025 | 30 weeks | $1,025/week | AIM Crew Lead PD |
April 14th - October 3rd, 2025 | 25 weeks | $680/week | AIM Crew Member PD | ||
Little Snake Field Office | Craig, CO | March 31st - October 24th, 2025 | 30 weeks | $1,025/week | AIM Crew Lead PD |
April 14th - October 3rd, 2025 | 25 weeks | $680/week | AIM Crew Member PD | ||
White River Field Office | Meeker, CO | April 14th - October 3rd, 2025 | 25 weeks | $680/week | AIM Crew Member PD |
Archaeology:
Archaeology interns conduct cultural surveys in a variety of settings and helps with transcribing field notes and preparing photographs for reports. The surveys are crucial for a variety of projects to move forward. Interns will also learn about laws, regulations, and policies that guide cultural resource management on public lands.
Facilities:
Facilities interns aid in maintaining USFS grounds with carpentry, plumbing, and other trade tasks. Day to day tasks can vary tremendously and you will work on facilities scattered not only on a district but all over the national forest.
Fire and Fuels:
Fire interns are on a 4-6 person crew and serve on fire mitigation projects throughout their host site's management area. This position consists of chainsawing, building burn piles, and, when conditions allow, prescribed burning. There are generally opportunities for interns to serve on fire assignments.
District/Field Office | Location | Dates | Term Length | Living Stipend/Wage (Pre-tax, paid biweekly) | Position Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Little Snake Field Office | Craig, CO | April 28th - September 12th, 2025 (possibility for extension) | 20 weeks | $21/hour | BLM Fire PD |
Yampa Ranger District | Yampa, CO | May 19th - August 8th, 2025 (possibility for extension) | 12 weeks | $840/week | USFS Fire PD |
Hydrology:
Hydrology interns collect various stream and riparian data throughout their host site's management area. Interns will typically serve in a more self-sufficient manner once they have a grasp of the tasks and projects they are assigned to.
Land Survey:
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Rangeland and Noxious Weeds:
Although these can be two separate programs, there is overlap in tasks completed. Weeds crews will typically conduct noxious weeds treatments to improve and restore environments. Rangeland interns aid in range monitoring, compliance, and improvement projects (including noxious weeds treatments). Depending on the location, there are opportunities to work with the Wildlife program.
Realty:
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Recreation:
Recreation positions offer a dynamic mix of hands-on tasks in both developed and remote recreation areas, focusing on maintenance and enhancement projects to ensure an exceptional experience for visitors. In smaller offices and districts, these roles can be especially diverse, often involving trail work and collaboration across various programs, providing a unique and well-rounded experience.
District/Field Office | Location | Dates | Term Length | Living Stipend/Wage (Pre-tax, paid biweekly) | Position Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aspen-Sopris Ranger District | Aspen and Carbondale, CO | May 19th - August 22nd, 2025 | 14 weeks | $680/week | AS Rec PD |
Aspen-Sopris Ranger District | Aspen and Carbondale, CO | May 19th - August 22nd, 2025 | 20 weeks | $22/hour | AS Maroon Bells Lead PD |
Aspen-Sopris Ranger District | Aspen and Carbondale, CO | May 19th - August 22nd, 2025 or June 23rd - September 27th, 2025 | 14 weeks | $680/week | AS Maroon Bells PD |
Brush Creek-Hayden Ranger District | Saratoga, WY | May 19th - September 12th, 2025 (flexible) | 17 weeks | $680/week | MBR Rec PD |
Colorado River Valley Field Office | Silt, CO | ||||
Dillon Ranger District | Silverthorne, CO | May 19th - August 22nd, 2025 | 14 weeks | $680/week | DRD Rec PD |
Douglas Ranger District | Douglas, WY | May 19th - September 12th, 2025 (flexible) | 17 weeks | $680/week | MBR Rec PD |
Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District | Minturn, CO | May 19th - August 22nd, 2025 | 14 weeks | $680/week | EHX Rec PD |
Hahns Peak-Bears Ears Ranger District | Steamboat Springs, CO | May 19th - September 12th, 2025 (flexible) | 17 weeks | $680/week | MBR Rec PD |
Kremmling Field Office | Kremmling, CO | ||||
Kremmling Field Office | Kremmling, CO | ||||
Laramie Ranger District | Laramie, WY | May 19th - September 12th, 2025 (flexible) | 17 weeks | $680/week | MBR Rec PD |
Parks Ranger District | Walden, CO | May 19th - September 12th, 2025 (flexible) | 17 weeks | $680/week | MBR Rec PD |
Rifle Ranger District | Rifle, CO | May 19th - August 22nd, 2025 | 14 weeks | $680/week | Rifle Rec PD |
Yampa Ranger District | Yampa, CO | May 19th - September 12th, 2025 (flexible) | 17 weeks | $680/week | MBR Rec PD |
Timber and Silviculture:
The primary role for Timber interns is to "cruise" or mark and count trees for sustainable harvest on public lands. Silviculture interns assist in reforestation efforts. There is generally overlap in these positions and many Timber interns aid in Silviculture tasks and vice versa.
District/Field Office | Location | Dates | Term Length | Living Stipend/Wage (Pre-tax, paid biweekly) | Position Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dillon Ranger District | Silverthorne, CO | May 19th - September 5th, 2025 (flexible) | 16 weeks | $680/week | WR Timber PD |
Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District | Minturn, CO | May 19th - September 5th, 2025 (flexible) | 16 weeks | $680/week | WR Timber PD |
Trails and Wilderness:
Trails and Wilderness positions fall under Recreation, but some locations have dedicated crews and interns who focus exclusively on maintaining and enhancing trail networks within their management areas. Depending on the location, the position may involve wilderness areas patrols and trail work in wilderness areas, non-motorized zones, motorized trails, or even a combination of all three, offering a diverse and impactful experience.
District/Field Office | Location | Dates | Term Length | Living Stipend/Wage (Pre-tax, paid biweekly) | Position Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aspen-Sopris Ranger District | Aspen and Carbondale, CO | May 19th - August 22nd, 2025 | 14 weeks | $680/week | AS Trails PD |
Aspen-Sopris Ranger District | Aspen and Carbondale, CO | May 19th - August 22nd, 2025 | 14 weeks | $680/week | AS Wilderness PD |
Blanco Ranger District | Meeker, CO | May 19th - August 22nd, 2025 | 14 weeks | $680/week | Blanco Wilderness PD |
Blanco Ranger District | Meeker, CO | May 19th - August 22nd, 2025 | 14 weeks | $680/week | Blanco OHV PD |
Dillon Ranger District | Silverthorne, CO | May 19th - October 3rd, 2025 | 14 or 20 weeks | $680/week | DRD Trails PD |
Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District | Minturn, CO | May 19th - August 22nd, 2025 | 14 weeks | $680/week | EHX Trails PD |
Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District | Minturn, CO | May 19th - August 22nd, 2025 | 14 weeks | $680/week | EHX Wilderness PD |
Visitor Information Services:
VIS positions can include a lot of administrative work and helping or informing the public at a visitor centers.
Wildlife:
Wildlife interns typically work in a small crew setting and conduct various surveying and restoration projects with the goal of collecting data and improving wildlife habitats.