Engaging Tomorrow’s Conservation Stewards

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

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

Creating Cultural Heritage Connections

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

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HIRED INTERNS: Expanding Horizons

Diana Sarmiento
Diana Sarmiento was a 2022 LHIP intern at Shenandoah National Park, VA. She is now a Seasonal Interpretive Park Ranger at Yellowstone National Park.
Isabel Gonzales worked at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, NC in 2022. This year, she returns as a Seasonal Interpretive Park Ranger.
Isabel Gonzales worked at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, NC in 2022. This year, she returns as a Seasonal Interpretive Park Ranger.
Ruby Gonzales worked at Point Reyes National Seashore in 2021. Since then, she worked at Yosemite National Park as a Lead Aventura Interpretive Park Range.
Ruby Gonzales worked at Point Reyes National Seashore in 2021. Since then, she worked at Yosemite National Park as a Lead Aventura Interpretive Park Range.

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 Fields & Locations

Our internships are rooted in a variety of disciplines from community outreach and communications to architecture and underwater archaeology at National Park Service sites located throughout the nation.

Meet the 2023 Interns!

launching yOUR CAREER IN 2023

Recruitment for next summer’s LHIP positions begins the 1st week of December 2022 and goes through the 1st week of February 2023. More than 30 positions will be available at National Park Service sites across the country.

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