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Internship Program - Funding the Future of Conservation

Gathering Waters Conservancy's Internship Program provides participants with challenging work experiences while promoting an understanding of conservation not-for-profit organizations. Interns have the opportunity to develop skills that are useful in the operation of not-for-profit organizations in general (e.g., membership development, financial accounting and budgeting), or land conservation organizations in particular (e.g., conservation policy, application of GIS technology).

Example Internship Projects:

• Photo Intern – Develop library of high-quality photos for use in GWC promotional and outreach materials.

• Stewardship Intern – Research and collect success stories from land trusts and landowners who have used the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program to fund land conservation projects.

• GIS Intern – Assist with GIS mapping of protected lands.

Program Eligibility:

Participants must be enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university (preferably, but not necessarily in Wisconsin) and be a citizen of the U.S. or have met legal requirements to work in the U.S.

How to Apply:

Interns are always welcome at Gathering Waters Conservancy! If you are a student looking for an internship opportunity, send us a cover letter and your email address to info@gatheringwaters.org.

Meet Current & Former Interns»


Meet Current & Former Interns»


The experience that I’ve gained working with one of the most innovative and well-respected environmental groups in the state will continue to open doors for me as I embark on a career as a conservation leader.

~Julia Solomon,
2004 Intern

211 S. Paterson St. Suite 270 • Madison, WI 53703 • PH 608-251-9131 • FX 608-663-5971 • info@gatheringwaters.org