70. How to recruit and retain the interns you want (even from across the country)

Struggling to get qualified interns to apply for your conservation or parks program—let alone relocate from across the country?

Recruiting great interns in parks and natural resources is harder than ever, especially when you're working in a rural or lesser-known area. In this episode, Chris and Jeremy break down how one Iowa county attracted interns from places like Alaska and New Jersey—not with big paychecks, but with bold storytelling and smart strategy. If you’ve ever posted a job and heard nothing but crickets, this one's for you.

• Learn how to write an internship posting that actually grabs attention (and applications).

• Discover how authenticity and visual storytelling can sell your program better than a generic job description ever could.

• Get insight into what up-and-coming park and natural resource professionals are really looking for in conservation internships.

*Also, listen to the end for the question of the week (about alligators!) and submit your answers at www.ParksandRestoration.com.

Hit play now and walk away with recruitment strategies that’ll make your next internship post stand out—even if you’re miles from the nearest city.