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The Cultural Resources, Partnerships, and Science Directorate promotes inclusive historic preservation and diversity in the cultural resources workforce through youth program internships. CRPS administers internship programs that provide work experience with NPS units, programs, and other federal agencies. Interns' work varies from historical research and surveys for National Register documentation to archeological investigations, records, archives, and museum management. Paid internships are located across the country and are offered year-round.
To find out more about cultural resources in the NPS check out the Discover History page.
About Programs
National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE) Opportunities
Who can apply: Undergraduate and graduate students, recent graduates, and veterans
Schedule: Year-round, Summer
Interest areas: Public history, archeology, architecture, curation and museum, planning, archives, and other allied fields in cultural resources
Stipend: $6,000-$18,000 depending on length of internships, which range from 10 weeks to 6 months
Partner: National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE)
Contact: NPS/Cultural Resources Office of Interpretation and Education, Paloma Bolasny, Youth Program Coordinator, at paloma_bolasny@nps.gov.
Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program (CRDIP) Opportunities
Who can apply: Undergraduate, graduate students, recent graduates, and veterans
Schedule: Summer
Interest areas: Public history, archeology, architecture, curation and museum, planning, archives, and other allied fields in cultural resources
Stipend: $600 per week plus housing and travel stipend
Partner: American Conservation Experience (ACE)
Contact: NPS/Cultural Resources Office of Interpretation and Education, Paloma Bolasny, Youth Program Coordinator, at paloma_bolasny@nps.gov
American Conservation Experince (ACE) Fellowship Opportunities
Who can apply: Undergraduate student, graduate students, recent graduates, and veterans
Schedule: Year round
Interest areas: Public history, archeology, architecture, curation and museum, planning, archives, and other allied fields in cultural resources
Stipend: Varies
Partner: American Conservation Experience
Contact: NPS/Cultural Resources Office of Interpretation and Education, Paloma Bolasny, Youth Program Coordinator, at paloma_bolasny@nps.gov
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Testimonials
“I love research because it’s a lot like detective work. Finding the stories and then figuring out a creative way to tie them to a historic place is such a unique challenge and I love that we get to shed a light on the different NPS preservation and partner programs” – Jade Ryerson, American Conservation Experience (ACE) Resource Assistant at the NPS Cultural Resources Office of Interpretation and Education (CROIE)
“I think my younger self would be proud to see I have found the perfect career to bridge all my interests. I get to be outdoors for most of the time, I am directly involved in the stewardship of our nation's National parks cultural history, and am at the forefront of social change within the field of archaeology” – Alexa Kareliz Olivares, American Conservation Experience (ACE) Cultural Resources Diversity Intern at the George Washington Memorial Parkway
“My NCPE internship has given me the opportunity to take a deep dive into the treasure trove of books, papers, and artifacts that shine a light on the history of this significant place. Basically, I research, a lot! It’s like solving a mystery. I search online resources, make calls to historical archives, and look at objects in our collection to find new pieces to put together the puzzle of the past. Every day at my job it feels like I am constantly “rediscovering” the world around me” – Daniel Anekelea Hübner, National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE) intern at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Meet Our Interns and Fellows
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Intern highlight of Jessica Yim, a NCPE architectural conservation intern with the National Mall and Memorial Parks.
You may have heard of cultural resources, but what exactly does this work entail and what type of work do interns and fellows do? Meet Hermán Luis Chávez (they/elle), who is the National Council for Preservation Education Latino Heritage Cultural Resources intern at the NPS Cultural Resources Office of Interpretation and Education (CROIE).
- Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Intern and Fellow Highlights: Cristina Tejada
- Locations: Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
You may have heard of cultural resources, but what exactly does this work entail and what type of work do interns and fellows do? Meet Cristina Tejada (she/her) who is the American Conservation Experience (ACE) Cultural Resources Diversity Intership Program (CRDIP), Curatorial and Education Assistant at Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park.
- Kenai Fjords National Park
Intern and Fellow Highlights: Martin Schneider
- Locations: Kenai Fjords National Park
You may have heard of cultural resources, but what exactly does this work entail and what type of work do interns and fellows do? Meet Martin Schneider (he/him), who is the American Conservation Experience (ACE) Cultural Resources Diversity Archaeology Intern at Kenai Fjords National Park.
- Tonto National Monument
Intern and Fellow Highlights: Julia Coverdale
- Locations: Tonto National Monument
You may have heard of cultural resources, but what exactly does this work entail and what type of work do interns and fellows do? Meet Julia Coverdale (they/them), who is the American Conservation Experience (ACE) Cultural Resources Diversity, Cultural Resources Preservation Assistant Intern at Tonto National Monument.
- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Intern and Fellow Highlights: Daniel Anekelea Hübner
- Locations: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
You may have heard of cultural resources, but what exactly does this work entail and what type of work do interns and fellows do? Meet Daniel Anekelea Hübner (he/him), who is the National Council for Preservation Education intern at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
- George Washington Memorial Parkway
Intern and Fellow Highlights: Alexa Kareliz Olivares
- Locations: George Washington Memorial Parkway
You may have heard of cultural resources, but what exactly does this work entail and what type of work do interns and fellows do? Meet Alexa Kareliz Olivares (they/them), who is the American Conservation Experience (ACE) Cultural Resources Diversity Intern at the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
- Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Intern and Fellow Highlights: Madison “Madi” Duran
- Locations: Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
You may have heard of cultural resources, but what exactly does this work entail and what type of work do interns and fellows do? Meet Madison “Madi” Duran (she/her), who is the American Conservation Experience (ACE) Museum Collections Intern at the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site.
- Cultural Resources Office of Interpretation and Education
Intern and Fellow Highlights: Ella Wagner
- Offices: Cultural Resources Office of Interpretation and Education
You may have heard of cultural resources, but what exactly does this work entail and what type of work do interns/fellows do? Meet Ella Wagner (she/her), who is the American Conservation Experience (ACE) 250th Commemorative Fellow at the NPS Cultural Resources Office of Interpretation and Education (CROIE).
- Park History Program
Intern and Fellow Highlights: Perri Meldon
- Offices: Park History Program
You may have heard of cultural resources, but what exactly does this work entail and what type of work do interns and fellows do? Meet Perri Meldon (she/her), who is the American Conservation Experience (ACE) Disability History Fellow at the Park History Program.
Frequently Asked Questions
CRPS Youth Employment Programs are open to US Citizens or permanent residents. Student status and age restrictions vary between programs.
All internships in every CRPS Youth Employment Program are paid. Stipends vary between programs. Additional benefits may include a housing/travel stipend and training opportunities. Interns may be eligible for the Public Land Corps Hiring Authority upon completion of their internship. Individual placements provide exposure to careers and different work environments, as well as opportunities to develop skillsets.
Internships are available year-round depending on the program.
Internships can range from 10 weeks to 2 years depending on the program.
All internships in every CRPS Youth Employment Program are paid.
Internships are located across the country and US territories.
To apply please visit the program websites:
National Council for Preservation Education internship program
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Last updated: March 10, 2025