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Academic Internships

Open To Students Enrolled At City College of San Francisco, College of Marin, & San Francisco State University

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Over 30 positions in business management, media & communications, ecoglogical restoration, historic landscape stewardship, education & youth programs, historical interpretation, park administration, and more!

Academic Internship Program Details

Details & Benefits

Open to students enrolled at City College of San Francisco, College of Marin, and San Francisco State
Receive a $50 per day stipend plus academic credit (student is responsible for coordinating academic credit)
Internships take place January thru May, summer extensions may be available
Part-time and full-time positions available
Positions in San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo counties
Positions range from Natural Resources to Business Management and beyond
Work on meaningful projects with a network of people who love their jobs
Strong mentorships that provide constructive instruction, coaching, and support
Gain specialized training, professional workplace skills, and leadership development
High impact, academic, vocational, professional, and personal growth experiences
Career development opportunities
Join a diverse team of your college peers to experience these spectacular parklands first hand, behind the scenes, and in depth

2019 Academic Internships

For reference only - these positions are filled.

Communications & Media

Community & Youth Engagement

Cultural Resources, Education, & Historical Interpretation

Historic Landscape Stewardship

Natural Resources

Park Administration & Operations

Campus Resources & Info Sessions

For information about the academic credit and other educational related questions contact:

Students at College of Marin:
- Alexander Jones, Student Transfer and Career Center; arjones@marin.edu
Students at San Francisco State:
- Jose Lopez, Institute for Civic and Community Engagement (HSS 206), jrlopez@sfsu.edu
Students at City College of San Francisco:
- Peggy Lopipero-Langmo, peggy.lopipero@ccsf.edu
- Joe Cannon, Instructor in the Biology Department, jcannon@ccsf.edu

Workshops:

College of Marin: TBA
CCSF: TBA
SFSU: TBA

How To Apply

Spring 2019 positions are filled. Check back for any summer openings in April 2019!

Important Note About Internship Stipends

To comply with federal and state laws all interns must have a Social Security Number (SSN) or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to receive the taxable internship stipend. The process to obtain a SSN or ITIN can be very lengthy so please plan accordingly. You may find more information here:

Please also note that stipends are a taxable event. Taxes are not withheld from stipends. Stipends are a per diem to cover costs associated with the internship (such as commuting expenses).

Additional Questions?

Contact Elizabeth Lindner; Manager, Park Internship Programs at 415-561-3017 or elindner@parksconservancy.org.

Applications for spring 2019 are closed. Check back in April 2019 for any summer opportunities!

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