The JMT Wilderness Conservancy strongly believes in inspiring future environmental leaders and providing them with the tools and experiences to build environmentally-focused careers that will aid in the conservation of our planet and its resources. Each season, we onboard undergraduate student interns who spend eight weeks in the backcountry of the Sierra Nevada near each of our restoration and project areas. These students have the opportunity to work alongside wilderness rangers, scientists, and National Park and Forest Service leaders in a collaborative effort to restore and monitor the most impacted regions surrounding the JMT.

Our program allows student interns to receive academic credit in their environmental-focused majors and gain a unique, hands-on research experience. The JMT Wilderness Conservancy Internship offers students the opportunity to undergo invaluable personal and professional development and truly experience the breathtaking backcountry of the Sierra Nevada. Please donate to help us continue and expand this program!