Since 2000, the Ted Smith Conservation Internship Program has placed over 300 talented students in summer internships with organizations throughout Alaska. The program is specifically targeted toward students who plan a career path in conservation and are willing to make a long-term commitment to preserving and protecting the pristine environment and diverse cultures of Alaska.
We are offering 14 internships in 2022:
Alaska Community Action on Toxics (Anchorage) – Environmental Justice and Community Health Researcher/Advocate
Alaska Center Education Fund (Anchorage) – Youth Leadership Intern
Aleut Community of St. Paul Island (Anchorage) – Intern
Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association (Sitka) – Program and Outreach Assistant
Alaska Marine Conservation Council (Anchorage) – Community Engagement Specialist
Audubon Alaska (Anchorage) – Public Lands and Climate Change Advocate
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies (Homer) – Naturalist Intern
Cook Inletkeeper (Homer) – Climate and Wild Salmon Intern
Defenders of Wildlife (Anchorage) – Conservation Intern
Discovery Southeast (Juneau) – Summer Camp Outdoor Leader
Kenai Watershed Forum (Soldotna) – Stream Watch Intern
Sitka Conservation Society (Sitka) – Alaska Climate Policy Communications Coordinator
Southeast Alaska Conservation Council (Juneau) – Development and Outreach Summer Intern
Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Forum (Anchorage) – Environmental Conservation Intern
Applications will close February 17, 2022 at 10PM AKST. Late submissions will not be accepted.
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