Preserve Steward Internship - Summer 2026
Internship Description:
- Glacier Creek Preserve is looking for two Preserve Steward Interns for Summer 2026. The Internship, which involves physical labor in outdoor field conditions, will assist in activities located primarily at Glacier Creek Preserve and T. L. Davis Preserve.
- Oversight of the Internship Program is the responsibility of the Preserves Director with on-site supervision provided by the Land Management Specialist or Preserve Operations Administrator.
- The intern is expected to work a minimum of 125 hours from May through August with a minimum of 10 hours per week. A specific schedule will be arranged with Preserve Staff.
- A $1875.00 stipend will be paid on completion of the internship.
Activities may include: 1) Mechanical and chemical invasive species control, 2) Tree and brush cutting and clearing, 3) Grounds maintenance, 4) Assisting with prescribed burns, 5) GPS and environmental data collection, 6) Assisting with research and monitoring projects, 7) Native prairie seed collection, 8) General repair and maintenance of existing structures and equipment, and 9) Assisting with volunteer workdays and other activities that may occur during the internship.
Qualifications:
- Applicants must be current college-level students or recent college-level graduates and must be at least 18 years old.
- Applicants must be in good physical condition and willing to work outdoors.
- Applicants must be able or willing to learn to use hand tools, including loppers, hand saws, weed eaters, and backpack sprayers.
- Applicants must be able or willing to learn to use a 4 x 4 Ford F-250 truck, UTV and various mowers and brush cutters.
- Applicants with prior land management experience are preferred.
- Applicants must be able to use equipment safely and independently after training.
- The selected applicant must sign waivers of liability before beginning the internship.
To Apply:
To apply, e-mail Glacier Creek Preserve (unoglaciercreek@unomaha.edu) to request an application questionnaire. Application reviews will begin on 4 March 2026. The positions will remain open until filled. Successful applicants will be contacted to set up interviews. If you have questions, feel free to contact the Preserve.
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Contact Information
For more information or to inquire about future volunteer or internship opportunities please contact us:
Email: unoglaciercreek@unomaha.edu
Phone: 402.554.6300
Directions
For directions to the preserves go to the Locations & Directions page.
