GIS and Land Managment Internship

Land trust work is a rapidly growing sector within the environmental field, and gaining relevant experience is increasingly essential for those pursuing conservation careers. An internship with Utah Open Lands offers hands-on, grassroots experience with a growing conservation organization, and may be eligible for academic credit through participating colleges and universities. Internships are typically unpaid and require a commitment of up to 20 hours per week.

Fall/winter internships full, but Summer 2027 opportunities are available.

GIS and Land Managment

The GIS and Land Management Internship provides hands-on experience supporting land conservation and stewardship projects. Interns assist with baseline assessments of newly acquired properties by mapping and analyzing key landscape elements, such as native and invasive species, habitat, geology, soils, scenic viewsheds, and open space connectivity. They will also help create photo point maps and logs that support baseline documentation and conservation easement monitoring. In addition, interns develop engaging GIS story maps that showcase the breadth and impact of Utah Open Lands’ conservation work, which are used for public outreach, education, and website content.