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Home » Internship Opportunities

Some Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Fri., Jan. 30 through Sun., Feb. 1 . For information on which parks and other important storm related updates click here.

Internship Opportunities

Interns will work 29 hours per week. DCR is headquartered in downtown Richmond. Interns may, however, work in an office or in the field, in and around Richmond, depending on the particular internship. Interns must have a valid driver’s license. Those selected for an interview must have a college transcript and two letters of recommendation, including name, phone, email and nature of the relationship.

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    • Nutrient Management Summer Internship 2026
    • The Virginia Tech School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, working in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), is looking for a full-time nutrient management summer intern. This individual will work with staff from the DCR – Division of Soil and Water Conservation in the Staunton Regional Office located at 12 Sunset Blvd.; Staunton, VA. To apply, please send your resume, cover letter and contact information for two professional references to Whitnee Askew via email at waskew@vt.edu or apply on Handshake.
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DCR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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