Latino Heritage Internship Program | Engaging Tomorrow's Conservation Stewards

Meet the Interns

Meet the 2025 Intern Cohort!

Engaging Tomorrow’s Conservation Stewards

LHIP's hands-on experiences at spectacular national parks nationwide raises awareness of the need for the Latino community's involvement in their preservation.

Building Real Life Experiences

LHIP provides its interns with opportunities to experience new careers and discover fields of passion in the National Park Service.

Creating Cultural Heritage Connections

LHIP helps interns explore their cultural heritage at National Park Service sites and discover ways to connect with local communities.

Reaching New Audiences

Working with youth, adults, and families is a an important part of LHIP education and outreach interns, helping them to gain confidence in public speaking and interpretion

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It's Paid!

Not only are LHIP positions paid, but they also either come with available housing or stipends for housing and transportation.

Find your Career

Interning with the National Park Service will let you explore new opportunities, discover new interests and possibly find your new career.

Make a Difference

Whether it’s becoming a steward, sharing your culture or engaging the community -- you can make a lasting impact.

Numerous Locations

Our internships are rooted in interpretation, community outreach, and communications at National Park Service sites located throughout the nation.

2026 Internship opportunities Timeline

Future VIRTUAL CAREER FAIRS

Join fun and informative sessions in December to learn more about the LHIP and other opportunities. Topics involve:

December 2nd, 2025: General Information about Internships

December 9th, 2025: Hear All About It – Meet Former Interns

December 16th, 2025: Submitting Your Application

January 13th, 2026: Interviewing for a Position

2026 INTERNSHIP SCHEDULE

The 2026 Latino Heritage Internship Program season starts in late spring

Applications are opened.

Applications close on March 1st

Interviews begin second week of March

Check out our latest blogs!

Snow day
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Tonaquint nature center field trip
We went on a field trip to the Tonaquint Nature Center. This was a trip for kindergarten students. T
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17 June, 2026
California Condor
Today, I went over to the Pa’rus Trail and did a program called Captivating Condors. This is a pop-u
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04 June, 2026

launching yOUR CAREER IN 2026

Recruitment for next summer’s LHIP positions begins in Spring 2026. More than 30 positions will be available at National Park Service sites across the country.

Testimonials

I want to thank the Latino Heritage Internship Program for giving me this opportunity to work with Rangers at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial and the surrounding Latino community. Thank you for all that pushed me out of my comfort zone here. I feel very blessed to have gotten this opportunity to work with you all.

This internship experience in Biscayne National Park has definitely placed me out of my comfort zone when it comes to field work, and has made me discover abilities I wasn't aware of. The work in the park has increased my interest in the marine biology field and has made me appreciate even more our precious natural resources.

This experience has been transformative for me in growing my knowledge of GIS, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, the National Park Service, and working in a government organization. I couldn't ask for a better time with the Latino Heritage Internship Program, Environment for the Americas, and the Park Service!