Field Technician Internship
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Dates: March 4 – March 18
Pay: $21/hour
Position Overview
We are seeking motivated and reliable Field Technicians to assist with a short-term visitor use study at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Interns will play a key role in collecting important visitor use data that supports park management and planning efforts.
This is a paid, immersive field experience ideal for students or early-career professionals interested in natural resources, recreation management, or social science research.
Responsibilities
Collect visitor use data through in-person observations and brief interactions
Engage professionally and courteously with park visitors
Accurately record data following established protocols
Work independently and as part of a small field team
Spend extended periods outdoors in varying weather conditions
Compensation & Covered Expenses
$21 per hour
travel
lodging
Daily stipend for food and incidentals
Required Qualifications
Comfortable working outdoors for long periods of time
Able to stand for much of the day in cold and hot weather conditions
Comfortable initiating conversations and interacting with park visitors
Dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented
Able to follow data collection protocols carefully
Preferred Qualifications
Interest in recreation management, environmental studies, or social science research
Previous fieldwork, customer service, or public-facing experience
Location
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
(Pennsylvania / New Jersey)
Field Technician Internship
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Dates: March 18 – April 1
Pay: $21/hour
Position Overview
We are seeking motivated and reliable Field Technicians to assist with a short-term visitor use study at Pea Ridge National Military Park. Interns will play a key role in collecting important visitor use data that supports park management and planning efforts.
This is a paid, immersive field experience ideal for students or early-career professionals interested in natural resources, recreation management, history, or social science research.
Responsibilities
Collect visitor use data through in-person observations and brief interactions
Engage professionally and courteously with park visitors
Accurately record data following established protocols
Work independently and as part of a small field team
Spend extended periods outdoors in varying weather conditions
Compensation & Covered Expenses
$21 per hour
travel
lodging
Daily stipend for food and incidentals
Required Qualifications
Comfortable working outdoors for long periods of time
Able to stand for much of the day in cold and hot weather conditions
Comfortable initiating conversations and interacting with park visitors
Dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented
Able to follow data collection protocols carefully
Preferred Qualifications
Interest in recreation management, environmental studies, history, or social science research
Previous fieldwork, customer service, or public-facing experience
Location
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Arkansas