Summer National Park Service Internships

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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has multiple positions are open to current college students and recent graduates.

Interpretation

Anticipated Dates: May 17 – Early August

· Help visitors connect with park resources through educational programs

· Assist with historical rescue demonstrations

· Create content for the park’s social media platforms

· Assist with facilitating special events

Natural Resources

Anticipated Dates: Mid-May – Mid-August 

Plover Monitoring

· Monitor federally endangered piping plovers

· Educate others about piping plover conservation

Integrated Pest Management

· Control invasive plant populations in high priority habitats

· Mitigate the impacts of insect pests on trees

Beach Water Quality

· Collect weekly water samples from popular park beaches

· Conduct E. coli testing using qPCR in the park's molecular laboratory

· Aquatic invasive species monitoring using eDNA 

Plant Interns

· Conduct surveys for rare and endangered plant species

· Seed and plant native vegetation in restoration sites

Compensation & Benefits

· Free housing

· $42 per day meal reimbursement

· Hands-on field and lab experience

· Professional development in National Park Service careers