Natural Resource Management and Science Division

The Natural Resource Mangement and Science staff work to research and restore many natural resources in Cape Cod National Seashore including the Herring River.

NPS Photo/Kristin Vinduska

 

Division of Natural Resource Management and Science Staff

The Natural Resource Management and Science Division at Cape Cod National Seashore has a large and productive science staff engaged in a wide range of ecosystem monitoring protocols, research projects, and natural resource stewardship projects. The Natural Resource Management and Science staff at Cape Cod National Seashore also serve as the staff of the Atlantic Research and Learning Center.

Geoff Sanders - Chief of Natural Resources Management and Science

Geoff joined the team at Cape Cod National Seashore in 2019. Read more about Geoff's National Park Service experiences here.

Sophia Fox, Ph.D. - Aquatic Ecologist

Sophia joined the Natural Resource Management and Science team at Cape Cod National Seashore a number of years ago. Read more about Sophia's research and see a list of publications.

Kelly Medeiros - Natural Resource Specialist

Stephen Smith, Ph.D. - Plant Ecologist

Steve has been Cape Cod National Seashore's plant ecologist since 2002. Read more about Steve and see a list of publications.

Tim Smith - Restoration Ecologist

Read more about Tim.

Jessica Whitmore - Biological Science Technician (Shorebirds)

Kacey Srubas - Biological Science Technician (Shorebirds)

Kaitlyn Button - Biological Science Technician (Aquatics)

 

There are many opportunities to work at Cape Cod National Seashore as part of the Natural Resource Management and Science Division.

NPS Photo

Work With Us

National Park Service Opportunities

Come join our permanent year-round team, or join us for a fun summer season in one of the most desireable vacation destinations in New England! Seasonal positions are a great way to start a career in the National Park Service or serve as a one-time or recurring summer work experience on beautiful Cape Cod. In most cases, housing is available for seasonal staff. Seasonal positions typically run from April-October. Check out the Work With Us webpage to learn more about opportunities to work at Cape Cod National Seashore for the National Park Service!

Internship Opportunities

The science staff at Cape Cod National Seashore is engaged in a wide range of research, monitoring, and stewardship activities. There are plenty of exciting internship opportunities for students.

• Work closely with park scientists and visiting researchers.
• Contribute to meaningful scientific research, monitoring, or natural resource stewardship projects.
• Learn field and laboratory techniques.
• Develop proficiency with scientific instruments and sampling equipment.
• Gain valuable professional experience.

Most internships are designed to fit within the summer season to accommodate students, although internships can be available almost any time of year.

Cape Cod National Seashore offers many of its internships through different organizations. Check out these websites for opportunities:

• American Conservation Experience
• Scientists in Parks

Fellowship Opportunity

Nickerson Fellowship

The Friends of Cape Cod National Seashore sponsor The Joshua A. Nickerson Conservation Fellowship to provide funding for student research at the seashore.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers play an integral role every year at Cape Cod National Seashore and in National Parks throughout America. Volunteers fill many varied positions at the seashore each year. If you are interested in learning more about volunteering please visit the Cape Cod National Seashore Volunteer page.