Internship Program
"Nature holds the key to our aesthetic, intellectual, cognitive and even spiritual satisfaction."
Learn on the job in one of the most spectacular and wild settings in the lower 48 states. HFF’s top-notch internship program continues after three decades with individual projects and professional supervision for each intern joining the HFF team. Interns not only contribute to ongoing research and projects but make crucial work possible in fisheries, hydrology, social science, statistics, computer science, communications, education and outreach.
Interns work throughout the Henry’s Fork and South Fork watersheds and document their experiences through the HFF Blog. Learn more about the intern experience by reading the Blog and check below for HFF’s available internship opportunities. Note that all of HFF’s internships are funded through generous contributions from individual donors and all but one (Agriculture and Irrigation) are tied to specific universities or intern residencies.
Summer Seminar Series
In 2018, the Henry’s Fork Foundation began a Summer Seminar Series where weekly presentations showcase the latest scientific, technological, and socioeconomic work being done by guest speakers from across the country, as well as HFF interns and collaborators. Click here to learn about this year’s seminar series.
Below is a list of available internships. Click on the internship you are interested in for more information.
Interns work throughout the Henry’s Fork and South Fork watersheds and document their experiences through the HFF Blog. Learn more about the intern experience by reading the Blog and check below for HFF’s available internship opportunities. Note that all of HFF’s internships are funded through generous contributions from individual donors and all but one (Agriculture and Irrigation) are tied to specific universities or intern residencies.
Available Internships
Currently we have no internships available.
Meet Our 2025 Interns
HFF is excited to introduce our 2025 interns, who have joined the team for the summer to assist with everything from fisheries to the Farms and Fish program.
Madelyn Anderson
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Water Quality and Ecology Intern
Madelyn is a recent UW-Madison graduate with a degree in Environmental Studies and Science Communication. They grew up splashing in the waters of Minnesota, which inspired their passion for water quality, macro invertebrates, and community environment connections. In Idaho, Madelyn will be doing limnology field work on the Henry’s Fork (and exploring it with their paddle board).
Ariana Ardell
St. Lawrence University
South Fork Initiative Intern
I am Ariana Ardell, and I am a rising sophomore at St. Lawrence University, double majoring in Environmental Studies and Business, with a minor in Asian Studies. I grew up in Northern Maine, so I love hiking, fishing, and just being outside in nature! I also love to thrift, craft, and sew in my free time. This summer, I will be working as the South Fork Initiative Intern, focusing on community engagement and helping with Morning Bites to help protect and preserve the South Fork’s natural resources!
Stephen Gentile
Boise State University
Byer's Intern
I’m Stephen Gentile and I’m excited to be the Byer’s Intern for this summer. I grew up in Rexburg, Idaho and cherish this area that I call home. I am currently a junior at Boise State University, studying biology with an emphasis in ecology and evolution. I love the outdoors and enjoy hiking, backpacking, and skiing in my free time. I am looking to get into fly fishing and enjoy the beautiful Henry’s Fork as well. This summer I will be working with my mentor, Matt Hively, on repairing riparian fencing along Harriman and maintaining the Chester fish ladder. I’m looking forward to an educational, rewarding summer, and I’m excited to make a difference in my area while gaining experience for a future career in conservation.
Eiman Jawwad
Stanford University
Hydrology Intern
Eiman Jawwad is a rising junior at Stanford University majoring in Computer Science. This summer, she will be working with the Henry’s Fork Foundation on projects related to environmental data analysis and water resource technology. Eiman is passionate about the intersection of technology and sustainability and hopes to apply her skills to support water management efforts in Idaho.
Teddy Montalvo
University of Montana - Western
Baucus Climate Scholar
My name is Teddy Montalvo. I am an environmental sustainability major with naturalist and visual arts minors from University of Montana – Western. I will largely be focused on illustrating assets for the Henry’s Fork Foundation but I love being a helping hand when needed.
Ella Paini
Washington and Lee University
My name is Ella Paini and I was born and raised in Island Park, Idaho. I look forward to learning more about and contributing to an organization that works to protect and support the place I call home. I attend Washington and Lee University in Virginia and intend to major in Environmental Studies. After college, I imagine returning to the Greater Yellowstone area and dedicating my professional life to protecting and conserving it!