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    Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

    Apply for a Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Internship

    As a Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) intern, you can help protect and improve our natural lands. You can help oversee the state park system, manage state forests, or expand outdoor education and recreation across the state.

    Apply for a DCNR internship (opens in a new tab)

    Overview

    The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) seeks interns for career experience in conservation and recreation. The work will be both challenging and rewarding.

    As a DCNR intern, you can:

    • Protect and improve our natural lands.
    • Help oversee the state parks and state forests
    • Expand outdoor education and recreation across the state.

    How to Apply for a DCNR Internship

    All DCNR internships will be on the Pennsylvania Government Employment(opens in a new tab) site in late January or early February.

    From the landing page:

    1. Select "Internships"
    2. Filter by department for DCNR internships

    To be considered, you must apply for the each individual internship opportunity that interests you.

    Eligibility and Benefits of DCNR Internships

    Contact us

    With questions about DCNR’s Internship Program, email DCNR’s Bureau of Human Resources.