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
We currently have no available internships.
Meet Our 2026 Interns
HFF is excited to introduce our 2026 interns, who have joined the team for the summer to assist with everything from fisheries to the Farms and Fish program.
Audrey Hunter
Stanford University
Science Communications Intern
Claude Morris
Washington and Lee University
Recreational Use Surveyance, Riparian Fencing, and Outreach Internship
I am a rising senior at Washington and Lee University, where I study Economics, Environmental Studies, and German. This summer, I look forward to collecting and analyzing data to better understand how recreational use of the river can inform balanced management. As an avid saltwater angler, I am also excited to improve my fly-fishing skills and explore a new region of the country. After graduation, I plan to work in conservation before pursuing a J.D. and a career in environmental law.
Patrick Nardi
Colgate University
South Fork Initiative Intern
Hello, I am Patrick Nardi, from Williamsport, PA. I am a rising junior at Colgate University majoring in environmental economics with a minor in film and media studies. For summer 2026 I will be interning with the South Fork Initiative. I look forward to working with Devan and the outreach program on the South Fork.
Samuel Pruitt
Montana State University
Baucus Climate Scholar
My name is Sam Pruitt, and I am originally from Asheville, North Carolina. I am currently pursuing a degree in snow science at Montana State University, with a minor in GIS. This summer I am excited to work with my mentor, Otto Lang, installing new snow study stations within the Upper Snake River watershed to help better predict snow water supply.
Tate Sargeant
University of Utah
Don C. Byers Intern
Hi, my name is Tate Sargeant. I’ve lived in Rexburg my whole life, and I’m excited to give back to my awesome community. This summer, with my mentor Joe Hively, I’m doing field work, so stuff like counting fish, grabbing samples, lab work, maintenance on research equipment, and whatever else Joe needs help with. This fall, I’m starting at Utah State University in Freshwater and Marine Ecology and Biochemistry, and I’m so excited to get this opportunity.
Kathryn Shiffler
University of Idaho
Field Work Intern
My name is Kathryn (Kate) Shiffler. I just finished my first year at the University of Idaho studying Conservation Biology and Wildlife Science. I grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho so the Henry’s Fork holds a special place in my heart. You can find me outside, whether that be hiking, fishing, or camping, whenever I can. As the field work intern, my goal is to gain first hand experience related to management and conservation. Going forward, I want to do my part in preserving the wild spaces that shaped me into who I am today.