Stephen F. Austin State University

General Summary

Texas Conservation Alliance (TCA) is seeking university and college students who are passionate about civic engagement, community leadership, and the conservation of Texas wildlife to serve as inaugural Civic Engagement Fellows during the Fall 2026 semester.

Developed in partnership with the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), the Campus Civic Engagement Fellows Program is a pilot leadership initiative that prepares students to organize nonpartisan civic engagement efforts tailored to their campus communities. Fellows will explore the critical role of civic participation and public policy in the American conservation movement while inspiring active, informed participation in our democracy among their peers.

Selected candidates will work alongside TCA staff and their cohort members to design and implement civic engagement activities on their campus. The 10-week internship offers valuable hands-on experience in developing leadership, project management, and community organizing skills alongside professional development opportunities applicable to future careers in conservation, nonprofit leadership, public policy, and public service.