Internship Program

internship programThe IIC offers numerous paid internships each season beginning immediately after the spring semester in early May with some internships extending into fall and beyond. This structure provides unique experiences in each location with hands-on training in a variety of fields. Internships are offered in fields such as biology, accounting, wildlife, natural resources, maintenance, engineering, interpretation, recreation, administration and much more. 

Contact Tayia Burge, IIC Operations Manager for information at tayiaburge@suu.edu or (435) 586-1981.

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Summer 2024 Details

  • Pay Rate: $13.85 - $20
  • Season: Varies by internship

Orientation

1st Session

Date Location Time
Intern Orientation Wednesday, May 8th 2024 Student Center Ballroom< 9am -3:30pm
CPR/First Aid Training Thursday, May 9th, 2024 Student Center Ballroom 9am - 12am
Federal Defensive Driving Thursday, May 9th, 2024 Student Center Ballroom 1pm - 5pm

2nd Session

Date Location Time
Intern Orientation Wednesday, June 5th 2024 Student Center Ballroom 9am -3:30 pm
CPR/First Aid Training Thursday, June 6th, 2024 Student Center Ballroom 9am - 12am
Federal Defensive Driving Thursday, June 6th, 2024 Student Center Ballroom 1pm - 5pm

Internship Locations

  • Dixie National Forest: St. George, Cedar City, Panguitch and Escalante, Utah
  • Kaibab National Forest: Fredonia and Williams, Arizona
  • Fish Lake National Forest: Fillmore, Richfield and Loa, Utah
  • National Park Service: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Great Basin, Cedar Breaks, Pipe Spring, Grand Canyon-Parashant, Grand Staircase-Escalante
  • Bureau of Land Management: St. George, Cedar City and Kanab, Utah
  • U.S. Fish & Wildlife:Various locations throughout United States
  • National Park Service GIS Cohort: Various locations throughout United States