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Conservation Internships

We are uniquely positioned at the intersection of faith and conservation to provide theological and vocational support for recent graduates and early career conservationists.

Our Internship Program

Internships are a crucial next step for many recent graduates in the conservation field, where entry-level positions often require field experience. Yet most conservation internships are unpaid, creating a barrier for many. Young Christian scientists in particular have few opportunities to integrate their faith with their scientific calling.

We launched the A Rocha USA Conservation Internship Program in 2022 to address these needs. The goal of the program is to provide an internship experience for young Christian scientists that combines professional mentoring, leadership development, and vocational support through on-site and remote experiences. In 2024 we started partnering with the Au Sable Institute to offer this internship jointly. 

What’s it like to be a Conservation Intern? Watch the video to learn more.

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Mentorship in science and faith

A Rocha staff and volunteers facilitate theological and ecological learning and discussion, and work with each intern to identify career paths that meet the individual’s giftedness, passion, and skills.

Skills development

Our interns contribute meaningfully to the conservation work of A Rocha as they develop their skills. They learn how to conduct research, maintain scientific equipment, write for various audiences both academic and popular, and collaborate with other organizations.

Removal of barriers

Interns receive a stipend to help cover living expenses, and we encourage graduates from communities that are historically underrepresented in environmental fields to apply.

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Results

We also have mentored interns at partner organizations, broadening our impact and bringing more young people into the conversation. All told, we’ve walked alongside sixteen young conservationists, providing field and research experience, mentoring, theological integration, and spiritual formation. 

Fourteen of these are still connected with the creation care movement. Twelve of them are working in the conservation field or are pursuing advanced degrees. In competitive fields where Christians often face challenges to their faith, we see our alumni’s vocational successes and ongoing engagement with Christian communities as deeply encouraging. 

Conservation Internships are offered in partnership with the Au Sable Institute.

To apply, head to our Career & Volunteer page.

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