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Palmetto Conservation Foundation

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Recruitment began on September 2, 2025
and the job listing Expires on June 19, 2026
Internships, Paid Internships
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Full time credit based internships available at the Palmetto Trail based in Columbia SC. This program is designed for college juniors and seniors that are interested in trail management and conservation. This program offers hands on expereince in trail development, maintenance, environmental stewardship, and project managment along the Palmetto trail .

Duration: The program runs 10 to 12 weeks aligning with typical academic semesters ( fall, spring, summer) Summer 26 is full, recruiting for fall 26, spring 27, summer 27.

Location: Midlands Region of the Palmetto Trail in South Carolina. Summer interns will be assigned to a specific region based on project needs.

Compensation :This is a non paid, credit based internship. However, a living stipend may be provided and housing in the Midlands Region.

Core Responsibilities: Interns will be involved in the following but not limited to the following activities: Trail, development, Trail Maintenance , Habitate/Pollinator Restoration, Volunteer Education,Project Management, Data Collection observe and support conservation non profit managment.

Contact Frank Canning at Frank@palmettoconservation.org for more information.

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Parrish Hall 135
Swarthmore, PA 19081

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Office closed daily from 12–1pm for lunch.

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Phone
(610) 328–8352
Email
career@swarthmore.edu
Address

500 College Ave.
Parrish Hall 135
Swarthmore, PA 19081

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