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Colorado State University · 7 hours ago

CSFS Communications and Communities Intern

Fort Collins, CO

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$18/hr - $18/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Colorado State University is home to the Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS), which is dedicated to providing technical forestry assistance and promoting forest management goals. The CSFS Communications and Communities Intern will focus on education and outreach activities, including hosting events, mentoring students, and supporting community forestry projects.

Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Host outreach booths at events and festivals aligned with CSFS mission

Lead forest education activities with support from Project Learning Tree materials and Smokey Bear (e.g.- second Saturdays with CSU Spur in Denver)

Deliver public educational resources to promote wildfire readiness and defensible space (e.g. - Live Wildfire Ready materials)

Promote youth natural resource career exploration with activities from Project Learning Tree

Mentor high school students interested in environmental education and natural resources

Support Project Learning Tree professional development events- material distribution, logistic coordination, event marketing, data tabulation, content development and delivery

Review and develop education and outreach materials and kits

City tree Inventories

Community forestry projects with our UCF Hub at CSU Spur (e.g., planting, pruning, etc.)

Social Media projects

Communications content creation

Work with supervisor(s) to prepare a summer work plan, set goals and learning objectives, and evaluate progress

Complete two professional writing assignments throughout the summer

Attend a mandatory 1.5-day orientation session on Monday, May 18, and Tuesday, May 19, 2026 either in person at the CSFS State Office on the Foothills Campus in Fort Collins, CO or virtually

Qualification

EducationOutreachPublic EngagementCommunications Content CreationSocial Media ProjectsTree IdentificationWillingness to LearnTeam CollaborationPositive Attitude

Required

Undergraduate student pursuing a degree at a Colorado institute of higher education. Students can be any year or major

Students graduating in the spring of 2026 or later are eligible for an internship in the summer of 2026

Good academic standing with undergraduate institution (GPA > 2.0)

Demonstrated career interest in forestry, natural resource, or environmental education fields

Must have a valid driver's license, the ability to obtain a driver's license, or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date

Experience working as an effective team member and clear communicator

Exhibits a positive attitude and willingness to learn

Preferred

Skill in engaging audiences and effectively conveying information

Experience planning, setting up, and managing outreach booths or similar public engagement at events, festivals, or community gatherings

Experience delivering education programs to varied age groups

Basic understanding of trees and forests in western U.S

Experience and/or coursework in tree identification

Demonstrated ability to use email and other digital communication methods effectively

Benefits

Housing stipends up to $1,500 are available for each student to support costs associated with rent and utilities for the duration of the internship.

Small professional development stipends are available for each student to help with costs associated with conferences, workshops, trainings, etc.

Approved lodging and per diem expenses are covered.

Company

Colorado State University

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At Colorado State, there’s this energy we all share—this undeniable excitement for what’s next. And it’s a feeling you can only find here.

Founded in 1870

Fort Collins, Colorado, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://economics.colostate.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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