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Utah State University · 16 hours ago

Conservation and Outreach Internship

Utah State University is seeking seasonal interns for the Summer 2026 season at the Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter in Park City, Utah. The intern will assist with conservation and restoration efforts, nature interpretation, and outreach at community events, gaining hands-on experience in various conservation projects.

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Responsibilities

Assisting with a broad range of land management and habitat restoration projects such as:
Monitoring of nest boxes
Maintenance and installation of restoration plantings
Trail camera deployment and monitoring
Management of noxious weed species on the Preserve including pulling and monitoring
Working at the EcoCenter exhibit hall interacting with visitors, as well as assisting with guided Preserve tours and lectures and leading restoration volunteer groups
Creating interpretive materials to educate visitors and trail users about the Swaner Preserve
Assisting with social media content associated with their work

Qualification

Habitat restorationConservationOutdoor educationEcologyScience communicationMicrosoft OfficeTeamworkPositive attitudeCommunication skills

Required

A commitment to habitat restoration, conservation, and outdoor education
Coursework or experience relevant to the fields of habitat restoration, conservation, wetland science, ecology, science communication etc
Valid driver's license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office products
An outgoing, optimistic, and can-do attitude

Preferred

Experience in outdoor field work is a plus

Company

Utah State University

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The mission of the Alumni Association is to enhance the Utah State University experience through lifelong engagement. facebook.

H1B Sponsorship

Utah State University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (53)
2024 (36)
2023 (49)
2022 (34)
2021 (42)
2020 (34)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.24M
Key Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationUtah State Legislature
2022-01-27Grant· $0.24M
2021-11-11Grant

Leadership Team

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Michael Torrens
Executive Director, Analysis Assessment & Accreditation
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