This internship program provides Native American students with paid, hands-on experience in Yellowstone’s natural and cultural resource management fields, fostering stewardship and career development. Interns will work alongside park staff in disciplines such as vegetation, archeology, and fisheries, performing field research, data collection, and analysis. Each placement is tailored to the student’s academic background and career goals, ensuring meaningful engagement and skill-building.
Funding for this project will support ten, 12-week summer internships over five years, including training, equipment, and mentorship. Without this funding, the park would be unable to offer these opportunities, limiting progress in cultural resource understanding and reducing pathways for Tribal students to enter conservation careers.