Employer: Forest Stewards Guild  

Locations: Minute Man National Historical Park, Lincoln, MA 01773

Status: Seasonal, full-time, April 6th, 2026-October 5th, 2026 (exact start and end dates are somewhat flexible depending on individual candidate availability)   

Application Deadline: Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on March 8th, 2026

Full position description and application instructions

The Intern will work directly with this park’s natural resource team to assist with the planning and implementation of forest resiliency projects under the Resilient Forest Initiative (RFI) and related park needs. This work will provide hands-on experience in applied forest management within culturally significant landscapes, while supporting long-term ecosystem health. This opportunity is made possible through the Resilient Forests Initiative, a collaborative partnership between the Guild, NPS, and additional partners dedicated to restoring eastern forests that are iconic to the national park experience. 

The intern’s responsibilities may include:  

• Working with invasive plant management team outdoors to manage ecological health of native plant communities within a historical park, including via chemical and manual methods. 

• Leading effort to develop replanting strategies for dying ash-dominated forest stands within the park. 

• Developing science communication products (i.e. articles, newsletters) for Park and Friends websites relating to forest resilience and ecosystem management.

And more!