Pennsylvania Office of Outdoor Recreation Intern (College)

Are you ready to embark on a summer internship that truly makes a difference in outdoor recreation? The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources invites you to apply for an inspiring internship with the Office of Outdoor Recreation. This is a fantastic opportunity to dive into impactful work and play a vital role in our mission to conserve and sustain Pennsylvania's invaluable natural resources for generations to come. If you have a passion for public service and want to build a meaningful career after graduation, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for!

As an intern, you will help support projects that promote the outdoor recreation economy. This opportunity will give you hands-on experience by gathering data and analyzing information. You will compile reports, plans, contacts, and web resources to organize valuable information for future projects, including potential use by AI platforms like ChatGPT. You will receive assignments from supervisors and senior bureau employees, and your work will be monitored and approved before finalization.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time internship that will run from 5/1/2025 through 8/29/2025.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, on a schedule that aligns with their supervisor so they are in the office on the same days. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

• Current full-time enrollment in a two-year degree, bachelor's degree or advanced degree program in one of the following acceptable majors:
  • Business, Management, or Economics
  • Public Policy or Administration, Political Science
  • Community, Urban, or Environmental
• An approved major course which includes a qualifying 24 credit hours of study in the physical, biological and environmental sciences may be acceptable.
• Freshman year completed.
• Good academic standing (2.0 GPA or higher)
• Pennsylvania residency or enrollment at a Pennsylvania college or university

Additional Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid Class C non-commercial driver's license.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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