Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Golden Gate National Recreation Area is a biodiversity hotspot with unique cultural resources.

Environment for the Americas has partnered with the National Park Service to offer year-long internship opportunities in the natural resource field for young adults at Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Positions at Golden Gate NRA involve working with wildlife conservation, habitat restoration, aquatic ecology, and much more!

 

In addition to working in a variety of ecosystems including coastal prairies, redwood forests, and wetlands, interns at Golden Gate NRA interact with an abundance of plants and animal species while collaborating closely with park staff and partners.

 

This program is funded by the GOGA NRA and the National Park Foundation.

 

Qualification requirements:

  • Under Direct Hire Authority and Public Land Corps requirements, as provided by the Office of Personnel Management, you MUST be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. legal resident to be eligible for any position.
  • Must be between 18 and 30 years of age.
  • If you are a veteran, you may apply up to age 35.
  • Related educational background and interests preferred.

 

View the 2025 GOGA Report Here. 

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

 

  • When do applications open? Applications open on August 7, 2026.
  • When do applications close? Applications close on September 4, 2026 OR once a position has reached 100+ applicants.
  • When does the Golden Gate program begin? The program begins on November 2, 2026 and is a full-time (40 hours per week), year-long internship.
  • What is the timeline to hear back after applying to a GOGA position? For most Golden Gate internship positions you can expect to hear back by September 30, 2026, if not sooner.

For more frequently asked questions, visit our main internships landing page, HERE.

2026 Golden Gate National Recreation Area Interns

Owen akiyama

Aquatic Ecology Intern 

JENNIFER BENCOMO

Natural Resources Wildlife Intern

PHOEBE NAUGHTON

 Natural Resources Wildlife Intern

HALEY HOEFER

Habitat Restoration Vegetation Intern

cALLYSTA COYNE

 Aquatic Ecology Intern 

Aries harris

Habitat Restoration and Volunteer Engagement Intern

SAVANNA KELLY

 Natural Resource Management Intern

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