Virtual Information Session for Prospective Host Organizations: Richard G. Rockefeller Conservation Internship Program
Wed., Oct. 7, at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Participation is free but registration is required. Use this link to register.
Interested in hosting a conservation intern in 2027? Join us to learn how your organization can participate in Maine’s premier land trust internship program.
The Richard G. Rockefeller Conservation Internship Program is a statewide summer internship program that places college students with land trusts across Maine for hands-on, paid conservation experiences. Since 2016, the program has helped students explore careers in conservation while supporting host organizations with stewardship, outreach, education, communications, and other priority projects. Learn more about being a host on our website here.
What You’ll Learn
- Overview of the 2027 internship program
- Benefits of hosting an intern
- Host organization responsibilities and expectations
- Program timelines and application process
- Available support for host organizations
- Q&A with program staff
Who Should Attend?
- Land trusts
- Conservation nonprofits
- Organizations involved in land stewardship and community engagement
- Current hosts interested in participating again
- Organizations considering hosting for the first time