Student Internships

Type: Long-term individuals, primarily but not exclusively youth
Dates: Year-round, but mostly summer
Status: Now hiring!

Quick summary: Mount Rainier National Park offers many, many opportunities for student internships. The majority are through the Student Conservation Association, which recruits primarily but not exclusively for high school and college age youth. A few interns every year are also hired through the Geologic Society of America's Geoscientist-in-Parks program. Interns have also been hired occassionally through partnerships with local universities such as Evergreen State College.

For further information: Volunteer Program Manager Kevin Bacher, 360-569-2211 ext. 3385.
To apply: Review a complete list of current internships, and follow the links to apply to the one(s) you're interested in. Application procedures vary according to the sponsor of the position.
Blog entries about these positions
Photos of youth volunteer programs