Voyageurs National Park Facilities and Maintenance (Namakan District) Field Fellow
Seeking enthusiastic student or recent graduate to join the Voyageurs Conservancy and the National Park Service team at Voyageurs National Park in Northern Minnesota!
The primary duty of this Fellow will be to perform work with a permanent or seasonal employee doing varies maintenance items including like mowing, weed whipping, maintaining grounds, cleaning visitor centers and comfort stations, going out on the lake by boat to rehab and maintain campsites, painting bear lockers, building tent pads, installing picnic tables and fire rings, building or rehab docks, and clearing trails.
This Fellowship will give you broad experience in the work of ensuring our public lands are accessible and safe for visitors, and give you experience in the many aspects of caring for our National Park.
Voyageurs Conservancy recognizes the barriers and lack of representation that affects equal access to the outdoors. We believe our parks, and their partners, should strive to make a representative future of public land professionals.
Professional Development
The Fellow will regularly engage in relevant professional development opportunities, and will develop an end-of-term portfolio or communication project that could be shared with future employers.
Stipend and Reimbursement
Voyageurs Conservancy believes stipend reimbursement is necessary to create an accessible Fellowship experience. Stipends are determined by the weeks/hours served. Full-time summer Fellows should anticipate a $1,200/month stipend.
Housing costs (in seasonal government housing) will be covered by Voyageurs National Park, and mileage for driving between seasonal government housing and Voyageurs National Park Headquarters during the internship will be reimbursed.
Qualifications
Required:
Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions.
Interest in conservation, public service, and outdoor work.
Positions require a valid driver’s license.
Preferred:
Background or experience in carpentry or maintenance.
Dates
The Fellowship will last for up to 16 weeks (May - September); however, accommodations can be considered dependent on the Fellow’s class schedule. Fellows can expect to work 35-40 hours per week in the field.
Contact Information and Deadline
This position is accepting applications from January 26 - February 20, 2026. To submit an application, please complete all sections of this form or click the button below. Please direct any questions to Chad_nevalainen@nps.gov – there is no need to email application materials.
About Voyageurs Field Fellowship
In response to the landscape of unpaid internships and entry-level positions requiring prior field experience, the Voyageurs Field Fellowship offers paid opportunities and professional development for undergraduate and graduate students. Fellows experience the extraordinary ecosystems and cultural treasures of Voyageurs National Park and represent the next generation of public lands professionals, while acquiring the field experience needed for career advancement. The Fellowship is designed as an opportunity for land stewards at the beginning of their careers to develop crucial experience without taking on financial burden.
This program is jointly managed by the National Park Service and the Voyageurs Conservancy - the official nonprofit partner of the park.
We welcome applicants of all races, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, abilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Students who qualify for the Federal Pell Grant program are encouraged to apply.