Resource Assistants Internship Program
Join our future workforce through the Resource Assistants Program.
Resource assistants help the Forest Service accomplish mission-critical work as we work to attract and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce.
The Forest Service Resource Assistants Program is a rigorous and immersive, paid internship for individuals who are interested in conservation, natural and cultural resources, environmental management, research and development, or other career opportunities with land management agencies. The program emphasizes the engagement of current students, recent graduates, and underrepresented populations in natural and cultural resources to work as Resource Assistants.
Benefits
Practical, on-the-job experience in natural and cultural resource management careers
Coaching and mentoring by Forest Service staff and partners
Weekly stipend; housing, travel, and training allowances; and optional health care
Networking access to career opportunities with Forest Service units
Eligibility for the RAP Direct Hire and Noncompetitive Hiring Eligibility authorities for 2 years after successful completion of the program
Who can be a resource assistant?
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents over 17 years old. Preference is given to individuals enrolled in institutions of higher education, especially minority-serving institutions.
Apply Now
Resource Assistants Program opportunities are advertised through our partners' job boards. Click on the links below to see current openings with our national partners.
Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS)
Regional partners include Montana Conservation Corps and Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program.
Questions?
Email WOVolServ@usda.gov