Internships & Fellowships

Pathways Program

Interns, Fellows and Staff from the Community Science and Conservation team collecting data on Mount Tam

In partnership with the Student Conservation Association, the Parks Conservancy Pathways Program offers a variety of 6-month internships working with diverse teams across the parks. Opportunities vary throughout the year and include working with: Community, Stewardship, and Engagement, Native Plant Nurseries, Development, IT, and Legal!

Opportunities for Career Development

Our 6-month internships aim to provide career exploration opportunities for 18 +yrs. Most positions require a high school degree or equivalent and limited to no work experience. Internships are hosted by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy as Individual Placements through the SCA. 

Please apply to our current open internship positions through the SCA. The SCA application takes about 25 minutes to complete. Uploading you resume and a thoughtful cover letter is optinal but strongly encouraged.

6-month Internships start mid April 2025 to mid October 2025:

Explore the National Park Service Internship webpage for additional opportunities at Golden Gate.

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