Visitor Services & Community Engagement Intern
Quick answer
Environment for the Americas is hiring an entry-level Visitor Services & Community Engagement Intern to expand connections between local communities and public lands agencies at their Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge location, paying $600 per week + housing assistance.
- Role
- Visitor Services & Community Engagement Intern
- Organization
- Environment for the Americas
- Location
- Brigham City, Utah
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $600 per week + $450 per month in assistance for housing, gear support, and commuting support (if needed)
- Category
- Other
The role
The Outdoor Recreation and Community Access Intern position at Environment for the Americas involves expanding connections between local communities and public lands agencies, particularly through fishing, birding, and other outdoor recreation opportunities.
What you'll do
- Coordinate with the Visitor Services Manager and Refuge staff on visitor services-related projects and initiatives.
- Regularly participate in joint community events to support access, outreach, and public engagement.
- Increase community access to outdoor recreation and environmental education by bringing programs directly into surrounding communities through schools, parks, community centers, Boys & Girls Clubs, and similar venues.
- Develop approaches to bring local community members onto public land sites through facilitated field trips, guided programs, and transportation-based access solutions.
- Engage communities through fishing, hunting, birding, and other nature-based recreation.
What it takes
- Ability to professionally represent EFTA, USFWS, and other partners
- Capacity to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
- Knowledge of natural resource conservation and cultural resource protections
- Strong desire to communicate and build partnerships with diverse community members
- Strong writing skills with solid understanding of grammar, punctuation, and spelling
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
$600 per week + $450 per month in assistance for housing, gear support, and commuting support (if needed)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The internship is based at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in Brigham City, Utah.
Is this a remote position?
This is an onsite position requiring regular presence at the Refuge location.
What is the compensation package?
The internship pays $600 per week plus $450 per month in assistance for housing, gear support, and commuting support (if needed).
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include the ability to professionally represent EFTA and USFWS, capacity to work independently while contributing effectively to a team, knowledge of natural resource conservation, strong writing skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
How do I apply for this internship?
Applications are due by July 26, 2026. Please apply through the provided link: https://environmentamericas.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0z7in.
How to apply
Apply directly on Environment for the Americas's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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