Student Trainee (Soil Conservation)

Natural Resources Conservation Service; Greenfield (MA); Remote; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is offering Pathways Student Internship opportunities, giving students from high school to graduate level paid work in federal agencies while in school, with recruitment and relocation incentives potentially offered.

This internship provides a career-oriented introduction to Soil Conservation Management Programs and policies of the employing organization, with education and transcript requirements. Applications close 2026-11-17; two openings are posted.

Qualifications

• Transcript must show course number, title, credits and grade.
• Education from an accredited school recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Foreign education requires verification and English translation if not in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide a career-oriented introduction to Soil Conservation Management Programs and related policies.

Skills

Career development

Education

College transcripts

Foreign education verification

Official transcripts on entry

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service

RECRUITMENT & RELOCATION INCENTIVES MAY BE OFFERED Positions filled utilizing Pathways Student Internship Authority, providing students enrolled in a variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with paid work opportunities in federal agencies while in school.

Key Responsibilities

Provide a career-oriented introduction to the background, philosophy, concepts, and scope of the Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Conservation Management Programs and a practical understanding of the policies of the employing organization.

Requirements & Education

College Transcript: If qualifying based on education, you must submit a copy of your college transcript with course number and department (i.e., Bio 101, Math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned.

If a relevant course is not clearly qualifying (e.g., special topic, seminar, research, thesis, obscure or misleading course title, etc.), please submit an official course syllabi and/or detailed course description from the university/college to ensure proper evaluation. Your education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to be credited toward qualifications.

You may verify accreditation by visiting the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs website. We will verify your education accordingly. Foreign Education: You must submit verification that education completed in a foreign institution, was recognized by an accreditation body accepted by the U.S. Department of Education. You must include a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. For a list of private organizations that evaluate education, visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website. Your transcripts must be in English or include an English translation. You may submit an unofficial copy of your transcript at the initial phase of the application process.

However, if selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Natural Resources Conservation Service, Department of Agriculture.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $35749 – $53610/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-17.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Student' hiring path.

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