National Park Service (NPS) Scientists in Parks (SIP) - Summer 2025
** YOU MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION ON THE SIP WEBSITE BELOW**
*Applications submitted only through Handshake will not be reviewed by selection committee*
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National Park Service (NPS) Scientists in Parks (SIP) - Summer 2025
Discover meaningful, career-building experiences that cultivate your potential and connection with America’s national parks.
An Immersive Experience
Scientists in Parks provides immersive, paid experiences in natural resource fields so the next generation of park stewards—especially those underrepresented in science—have a unique opportunity to work on important real-world projects while building professional experience and a life-long connection to America’s national parks.
Program Scope
Project areas will encompass the physical, biological, and social sciences and will address a spectrum of topics—including air quality, climate change, geology, hydrology, night skies, paleontology, communication, and outreach. The program also invites science-related positions that intersect with the human dimensions of managing natural resources.
Values
SIP welcomes aspiring professionals to apply and we invite the full participation of individuals currently being underserved in STEM career fields. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals from racially and/or ethnically diverse communities, individuals with disabilities, individuals from LGBTIQ+ communities, and individuals who experience intersectionality with one or more of these identities.
Learn more and apply: https://www.scientistsinparks.org
Attend an informational webinar: Thursday, 19 December 2025, 1:00 p.m.– 2:30 p.m. EST [Register Now]
“This is easily the best internship experience I’ve ever had. I’ve learned so much — not just in the field of science communication, but also in conservation and environmental research more broadly. My supervisors at the NPS and the Schoodic Institute are unbelievably supportive of my ideas and ambitions, and my coworkers have turned into great friends.” – Nina Foster, 2024 SIP Participant at Acadia National Park
Application
*Scientists in Parks is now accepting applications for Summer 2025 SIP opportunities
*Deadline: Sunday, 19 January 2025, 11:59 p.m. EST
Learn more and apply: www.scientistsinparks.org
Eligibility
*A U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
*Must be 18 years or older.
*Have not completed four AmeriCorps terms previously.
*Available the entire number of weeks listed in the position description(s) for which you apply.
*Able to successfully complete a federal government background clearance and a separate AmeriCorps background check.
Who should apply?
SIP positions are the best fit for aspiring professionals with entry to mid-level skill sets that translate to their interest areas. An SIP position is a great way to get involved in park science and build relevant career experience by addressing the current natural resource management needs of national parks.
Contact: sip@geosociety.org
Location: Nationwide, USA, etc. If it needs a specific location, put Boulder, Colorado, 80301
Min. Education: High School
Min. Experience: 0 to 1 years
Entry Level? Yes
Salary? $14.12–$16.62