Employment & Internships

Current job postings

Have you been searching for a job where you can truly make a difference? Are you passionate about the outdoors and the environment? Click on the links below to learn more about our current jobs.

Permanent Positions

There are currently no permanent positions available at the Conservancy.

Internships

Internships

Spend your summer working with a crew of like-minded people as you learn the essential skills of species identification and land management on some of the most amazing, protected properties in the state of Wisconsin.

SUMMER LAND MANAGEMENT INTERN:

Join a dynamic team at Mississippi Valley Conservancy as a Land Management Intern, where you'll play a crucial role in restoring and maintaining southwest Wisconsin's unique ecosystems. Gain hands-on experience in habitat management, from invasive species control and prairie restoration to trail maintenance, all while mastering the use of chainsaws, herbicides, and other tools in rugged, beautiful landscapes. This physically demanding internship offers a chance to develop invaluable field skills, work alongside passionate conservationists, and make a real difference in preserving the region’s natural beauty. We will be hiring six interns this summer. Read the full description below and learn how to apply. Preference given to those who apply by February 15, 2025.

2025 Land Management Internship Description.pdf

Kind words from prior interns:

Interning at MVC has helped prepare me for a career in conservation. On top of learning about land management practices and plant identification through hands-on experiences, I’m walking away with great friends and an even greater appreciation for the Driftless region. ~ Danielle Hudson

I spent my summer working with the Mississippi Valley Conservancy as part of an Individual Placement Program through WisCorps. Throughout this internship I gained valuable insight on conservation efforts within the driftless and was given the opportunity to apply many of those efforts within different properties and sites throughout southwest Wisconsin. This internship allowed me to grow in a way that will impact my future career and personal growth as I was given the opportunity to learn new things each day. The hands-on field experience that MVC provides is exceptional and will definitely assist me as I go on to pursue an environmentally oriented career. ~ Jaylen Vinney

This internship was everything I expected and more. I had an absolute blast this summer. I learned so many new skills, from learning to chainsaw, to speaking with landowners, that will absolutely help me in my future career. I made lasting friendships and connections that were built through shared passions of caring for our environment. I am very grateful I was able to have the opportunity to work for Mississippi Valley Conservancy. It strengthened my yearning to pursue a career in land conservation, specifically at a land trust near the Driftless Region. The Driftless Region is a such unique and beautiful area, something I didn't realize I took for granted growing up until I moved away to college. I would recommend this internship to anyone interested in land conservation and working hard to protect this beautiful area! ~ Riley Hubanks

Mississippi Valley Conservancy interns take a break after a day of land restoration projects.