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NATURAL RESOURCES INTERN

CompanyMill Creek Metro Parks
LocationCanfield
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in the identification, administration, and implementation of natural resources, environmental, wildlife, and land management activities. They will collaborate on projects involving invasive species control, ecological restoration, and wildlife population monitoring.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
74
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
28 hours
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About The Company
Our mission is to provide park, recreational, and open space facilities of regional significance. In fulfilling this mission our objectives are: To be responsive to community needs, To be environmentally sound, To be adaptable, and To be economically feasible. Mill Creek Park was established in 1891 by Volney Rogers as the first park district in Ohio. Mill Creek Park is the largest area of the MetroParks encompassing 2,882 acres of the MetroParks’ 4,400 acres. Recreation opportunities include hiking, biking, boating, fishing, golf, tennis, volleyball, picnicking, cross country skiing, sledding, and much more. Mill Creek Park offers 20 miles of drives and 15 miles of foot trails. Mill Creek flows through the Park in a northerly direction supplying water to three lakes. Mill Creek Park extends along the Mill Creek Valley from Western Reserve Road to the confluence of Mill Creek and the Mahoning River. The northern section of Mill Creek Park includes Lanterman’s Falls and the Mill Creek Gorge. This area offers breathtaking views with its cascading waters, steep hillsides beautifully covered with deciduous and evergreen trees, bold sandstone outcroppings, and numerous grass-covered meadows. South of the gorge the land is rolling and partly wooded. Since voters approved converting to Mill Creek MetroParks in 1989, park lands have continued to enhance life in the community.
About the Role

Natural Resources Intern

Who you are!

  • You have strong communication skills and a friendly demeanor, wanting to gain experience in natural resources by assisting with and collaborating in the preparation and administration of projects that focus on
    • nuisance wildlife
    • invasive and non-native plant species
    • the Healthy Stream Initiative 
    • wildlife population
    • ecological restoration
    • prescribed burns
    • vegetation removal
    • and more!
  • You're at least 18 years old with high school completion or GED
  • You have at least 1 year of combined educational and professional experience in natural resources, environmental land management, ecosystem management, watershed activities, or a similar field

Please see attached job description for more information on essential functions, qualifications, physical requirements, knowledge and skills, and more.

Summary

The Natural Resources Intern is responsible for assisting in the successful identification, administration, and implementation of all natural resources, environmental, wildlife and land management activities on MetroParks’ property.

About

  • 28 hours per week
  • Bi-weekly pay
  • $14.00 per hour
  • 14% OPERS employer contribution

Who we are!

The mission of Mill Creek MetroParks is to provide park, recreational, educational, and open space facilities of regional significance. In fulfilling this mission, our objectives are:

  • To be responsive to community needs
  • To be environmentally sound
  • To be adaptable
  • To be economically feasible

Mon - Wed: 8am- 4:30pm
Thu: 8am- 12pm
Key Skills
Natural resources managementEnvironmental land managementEcosystem managementWatershed activitiesWildlife identificationInvasive species controlEcological restorationPrescribed burnsVegetation removalCommunication skillsProject administration
Categories
Environmental & SustainabilityScience & ResearchGovernment & Public Sector
Benefits
14% OPERS employer contribution