Pisgah River Ranger Internship

The Pisgah River Rangers is an outreach and education program designed to promote and protect the Pisgah National Forest’s aquatic natural resources. This program focuses on increasing public knowledge & interest of Southern Appalachian Ecosystems while providing on-the-ground stewardship to protect & maintain sensitive habitats and recreation areas. River Ranger Interns are employed through The Pisgah Conservancy (TPC). This program is created through a partnership with the U.S. Forest Service & The Pisgah Conservancy, and other community partners. This position is based out of the U.S. Forest Service Pisgah Ranger Station in Pisgah Forest, NC. Interns will work alongside other River Ranger Interns under the supervision of the Lead River Ranger. As a River Ranger Intern, most work will be outdoors. Duties include providing outreach to the public through educational programs in Pisgah National Forest and surrounding communities. Other regular duties include litter pick-up, conducting angler surveys and rock dam removal in waterways. Interns will receive training opportunities to assist in biological monitoring and removal of non-native invasive plant species.

This position is funded for 440 hours/11 weeks, from May 18th – August 7th, 2026. The start date is nonnegotiable. The first week is reserved for training. $15/hour, not to exceed 40 hours per week, with some holidays required. River Rangers will regularly work on weekends. Forest Service housing may be available to rent on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please indicate in your application email if you are interested in Forest Service Housing. To apply, send a single PDF including your resume, cover letter, and three references (phone numbers & email addresses) to PisgahRiverRangers@gmail.com by 5:00pm on Friday, January 30th, 2026. The file name should be titled: LastName_RiverRangerInternship2026 Virtual Interviews will be held during the week of February 16th, 2026. Applicants will be notified of selection by March 2nd, 2026.