Conservation Corps Intern (Environmental Internship) Summer 2026
County of RocklandHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- Must be out of high school and able to begin full-time on or about May 18, 2026.
- Ability to motivate and work with people from all backgrounds.
- Must be able to conduct physically strenuous field work and lift/carry/move heavy items.
- Transportation to various locations around Rockland County.
- Experience in environmental conservation or related fields.
- Familiarity with community service projects.
Benefits
- Receive a living allowance of $3,500.
- Education award of $1,565.08 upon successful completion of service.
- Training and experiential education in environmental conservation.
- Opportunity to work outdoors and make a difference in the community.
Local county government for Rockland County, New York. Rockland County is a thriving, diverse community. Our residents, workers and employers all enjoy a community that offers: - Safe, secure neighborhoods. - Outstanding schools, colleges and universities. - Access to excellent health care and human services. - A diverse population. - A mix of businesses including health, retail, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, construction and research. - A wide range of recreational and cultural activities. - An extensive park system that has grown because of the Rockland's Open Space Preservation Program. These factors make Rockland County a desirable community to live, work, visit, own a business and raise a family. Rockland County is the smallest county in New York State outside the five boroughs of New York City. It is bounded by the Hudson River on the east, the State of New Jersey on the south and the Ramapo Mountains to the north and west. Although the county consists of only 176 square miles, it is a land rich in history.