Discover meaningful, career-building experiences that cultivate your potential and
connection with America's national parks
- Various locations in the United States
- Website: Scientists in Park Program
- Email: sip@geosociety.org
- Amount of funding and type of funding (housing, living allowance, pre-tax education award, relocation, etc.) is project based. Check each project for more information on any funding provided to participants
- US citizen or permanent legal resident
- 18-30 years old, or military veteran up to age 35
- Pass Federal and AmeriCorps security background clearances
- Good driver clearance if driving a park vehicle
- Driver's license depending on the project
- Have not previously completed 4 AmeriCorps positions
- See individual project for any additional requirements regarding advanced skills, seasonal availability, and academic experience
- Cover letter for each project application
- Letter of recommendation
- List of relevant courses and grades earned
- Interview if selected after application review
- Online application
- Spring and Summer project applications are open in early December and are due in late January. Projects can fill before the deadline.
- Check the online application for exact deadline dates.