About Rockland Conservation & Service Corps

At Rockland Conservation & Service Corps (RCSC), we believe in the power of young people to change the world! RCSC is a summer internship program that provides members with a wide range of hands-on training and experience, leadership and networking opportunities, and professional development in the environmental field. Corps Members are placed at local organizations immersed in a conservation project. While each host site is unique, past projects have included environmental outreach and education, trail building and maintenance in county parks, patrolling local rivers and streams, inspecting and documenting storm drains and outfalls, GIS mapping, and so much more! Come join RCSC for an opportunity to have an adventure with purpose!

Why Work here

• Receive training and experiential education in environmental conservation from working environmental professionals
• Spend your summer outdoors making a difference with other like-minded people
• Gain experience in an environmental workplace, as well as valuable professional contacts
• Gain a wide range of networking opportunities
• Explore the Rockland County region and see all it has to offer (it’s more than you think!)
• Receive a living allowance of $2,400.
• Education award upon successful completion of service in the amount of $1,342.86.