Resilient Forestry Interns

Resilient Forestry Interns (PA and VT)

Employer: Forest Stewards Guild (3 positions available)

Locations: Interns will be housed at one of the parks listed below in the position description

Status: Seasonal, full time, 12-20 weeks 

Start date: May 18, 2026 preferred

Compensation: $20/hour 

Closing Date: March 8 2026

Full position description and application instructions 

The Forest Stewards Guild seeks three seasonal Resilient Forestry Interns to support forest resiliency work in partnership with National Park Service staff at the following northeastern cultural parks:  

• Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park  (Vermont)
• Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (Pennsylvania)
• Valley Forge National Historical Park and Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site (Pennsylvania)

Technicians will work directly with each park’s natural resource team to assist with the planning and implementation of forest resiliency projects under the Resilient Forest Initiative (RFI). This work will provide hands-on experience in applied forest management within culturally significant landscapes, while supporting long-term ecosystem health. This opportunity is made possible through the Resilient Forests Initiative, a collaborative partnership between the Guild, NPS, and additional partners dedicated to restoring eastern forests that are iconic to the national park experience. 

Read the full details of each location’s position duties at the application link above!