NRCS Summer 2027 Internships in Kansas Announced

Kansas students interested in careers in conservation and engineering are encouraged to act quickly! The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has opened applications for paid summer 2027 student internship positions in Kansas, but the deadline to apply is fast approaching.

With less than two weeks remaining before the November 17 deadline, interested students should begin preparing their applications now to avoid missing this opportunity.

These internships are offered through the federal Pathways Program and provide students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience while exploring careers in natural resource conservation, agriculture, and engineering.

Available Internship Opportunities

Student Conservationist Internships – Three Kansas Locations

Conservationist internship opportunities are available in:

• El Dorado, Kansas

• Hutchinson, Kansas

• Marion, Kansas

These positions offer students interested in natural resource management, conservation planning, agriculture, and related fields an opportunity to gain practical experience with a federal agency dedicated to protecting and managing natural resources.

View Conservationist Positions and Apply

Student Engineering Internships – Two Kansas Locations

Engineering internship opportunities are available in:

• Emporia, Kansas

• Manhattan, Kansas

These positions provide students interested in engineering an opportunity to explore how technical expertise supports conservation practices, natural resource management, and agricultural sustainability.

View Engineering Positions and Apply

Important: Federal Resumes Are Now Limited to Two Pages

Students preparing to apply should be aware of an important change to the federal hiring process. Resumes submitted through USAJOBS are now limited to a maximum of two pages.

Applicants submitting resumes longer than two pages will be removed from consideration, making it essential to review and update application materials before submitting.

Students should focus on highlighting their relevant education, experience, skills, and qualifications while keeping their resumes clear, concise, and within the required length.

To help applicants prepare, the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts (KACD) has shared helpful federal resume-writing tips and guidance.

View Federal Resume Tips and Tricks

Don't Miss the November 17 Deadline!

Applications close Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (10:59 p.m. Central Time).

Students considering a future in conservation, agriculture, natural resources, or engineering are encouraged to explore these paid internship opportunities and submit their applications as soon as possible.

Applicants should review the individual USAJOBS announcements for eligibility requirements, qualifications, required documents, and application instructions.

Don't wait until the last minute! Update your resume, gather your application materials, and apply before the November 17 deadline.

A summer internship with NRCS could be the first step toward a rewarding career helping conserve Kansas' natural resources for future generations.