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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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.
District/Field Office | Location | Dates | Term Length | Living Stipend/Wage (Pre-tax, paid biweekly) | Position Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kremmling Field Office | Kremmling, CO | May 18 - September 12, 2026 | 17 weeks | $1,680/biweekly | KFO Archaeology Member |
Facilities:
Facilities interns aid in maintaining Agency grounds with carpentry, plumbing, and other trade tasks. Day to day tasks can vary tremendously and you will work on facilities scattered not all over the park.
District/Field Office | Location | Dates | Term Length | Living Stipend/Wage (Pre-tax, paid biweekly) | Position Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rocky Mountain National Park | Estes Park, CO | February - October, 2026 | 37.5 weeks | $21/Hour | ROMO Custodial Intern |
Fire and Fuels:
Fire and fuels position do a variety of projects depending on the position. Interns conducting fuel monitoring help survey areas for data collection, while interns on a fire crew assist in fuels reduction projects and fire assignments.
District/Field Office | Location | Dates | Term Length | Living Stipend/Wage (Pre-tax, paid biweekly) | Position Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Little Snake Field Office | Craig, CO | June 1 - August 22, 2026 (with possibility for extension) | 12 weeks + | $24/Hour | LSFO Fire and Fuels Mitigation Crew Lead |
Little Snake Field Office | Craig, CO | June 1 - August 22, 2026 (with possibility for extension) | 12 weeks + | $1,680/biweekly | LSFO Fire and Fuels Mitigation National Guard Crew Member |
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.
District/Field Office | Location | Dates | Term Length | Living Stipend/Wage (Pre-tax, paid biweekly) | Position Description |
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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, CO | May 11 - October 31, 2026 | 25 weeks | $22/Hour | A-S Maroon Bells Lead |
Aspen-Sopris Ranger District | Aspen, CO | May 18 - August 22, or September 19, 2026 | 14-18 weeks | $1,360 Biweekly | A-S Dispersed Recreation Member |
Aspen-Sopris Ranger District | Aspen, CO | May 18 - August 22, or
August 3 - November 7, 2026 | 14 weeks | $1,360 Biweekly | A-S Maroon Bells Member |
Brush Creek-Hayden Ranger District | Saratoga, WY | May - September, 2026 | 17 weeks | $1,360/biweekly | Medicine Bow-Routt Recreation Member |
Dillon Ranger District | Silverthorne, CO | May 18 - October 31, 2026 | 24 weeks | $22/Hour | Dillon Recreation Lead |
Dillon Ranger District | Silverthorne, CO | June 1 - October 17, 2026 | 20 weeks | $1,360 Biweekly | Dillon Recreation Member |
Douglas Ranger District | Douglas, WY | May - September, 2026 | 17 weeks | $1,360/biweekly | Medicine Bow-Routt Recreation Member |
Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District | Minturn, CO | May 18 - August 21 or May 18 - September 12, 2026 | 14 weeks or 17 weeks | $1,360 Biweekly | Eagle-Holy Cross Recreation Member |
Hahns Peak-Bears Ears Ranger District | Steamboat Springs, CO | May - September, 2026 | 17 weeks | $1,360/biweekly | Medicine Bow-Routt Recreation Member |
Kremmling Field Office | Kremmling, CO | May 18 - September 12, 2026 | 17 weeks | $19/Hour | KFO Special Recreation Permit Administration Intern |
Kremmling Field Office | Kremmling, CO | May 18 - September 12, 2026 | 17 weeks | $760/week | KFO Special Recreation Permit- River Intern |
Kremmling Field Office | Kremmling, CO | May 18 - September 12, 2026 | 17 weeks | $1,520/biweekly | KFO Travel Management Intern |
Laramie Ranger District | Laramie, WY | May - September, 2026 | 17 weeks | $1,360/biweekly | Medicine Bow-Routt Recreation Member |
Parks Ranger District | Walden, CO | May - September, 2026 | 17 weeks | $1,360/biweekly | Medicine Bow-Routt Recreation Member |
Rifle Ranger District | Rifle, CO | May 18 - August 21, 2026 | 14 Weeks | $1,360/biweekly | Rifle Recreation/Trails Member |
Yampa Ranger District | Yampa, CO | May - September, 2026 | 17 weeks | $1,360/biweekly | Medicine Bow-Routt Recreation Member |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District | Minturn | May 18 - September 5, 2026 | 16 weeks | $17/hour | Timber Sales/Prep Member |
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, CO | May 4 - October 19, 2026 | 24 Weeks | $22/Hour | A-S Wilderness Lead |
Aspen-Sopris Ranger District | Carbondale, CO | May 4 - October 19, 2026 | 24 Weeks | $22/Hour | A-S Trails Lead |
Aspen-Sopris Ranger District | Carbondale, CO | May 17 - August 22, 2026 | 14 Weeks | $1,360/biweekly | A-S Trails Member |
Aspen-Sopris Ranger District | Aspen, CO | May 18 - August 22 or May 18th - September 12, 2026 | 14 weeks or 17 weeks | $1,360/biweekly | A-S Wilderness Member |
Blanco Ranger District | Meeker, CO | May 18 - August 28, 2026 | 15 weeks | $1,360/biweekly | Blanco OHV Member |
Blanco Ranger District | Meeker, CO | May 18 - August 28, 2026 | 15 weeks | $1,360/biweekly | Blanco Wilderness Member |
Dillon Ranger District | Silverthorne, CO | April 28 - October 17 or May 19 - October 17, 2026 | 22-24 weeks | $22/Hour | Dillon Trails Lead |
Dillon Ranger District | Silverthorne, CO | May 19 - October 3 or May 19 - August 21, 2026 | 20 or 14 Weeks | $1,360/biweekly | Dillon Trails Member |
Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District | Minturn, CO | May 18 - August 22, 2026 | 14 Weeks | $1,360/biweekly | EHX Trails Member |
Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District | Minturn, CO | May 17 - August 22, 2026 | 14 weeks | $1,360/biweekly | EHX Wilderness Member |
Visitor Information Services:
VIS positions can include a lot of administrative work and helping or informing the public at a visitor centers.
District/Field Office | Location | Dates | Term Length | Living Stipend/Wage (Pre-tax, paid biweekly) | Position Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kremmling Field Office | Kremmling, CO | May 1 - September 14, 2026 | 20 weeks | $19/hour | KFO VIS PD |
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.
District/Field Office | Location | Dates | Term Length | Living Stipend/Wage (Pre-tax, paid biweekly) | Position Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kremmling Field Office | Kremmling, CO | May 18 - September 12, 2026 | 17 weeks | $1,520/biweekly | Kremmling Wildlife Member |