The Working Lands Internship Program (WLIP) is designed to offer beginning agriculturalists, natural resource and range specialists, biologists, soils majors or any student looking into natural resources, the real-world and hands-on experience implementing the educational tools already gained to a ranching operation.  

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The WLIP is a paid, three-month summer internship where interns work with and learn from mentoring ranchers across Montana. Room and board is provided by mentoring/host ranches.    

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Students majoring in any natural resource related field are recommended to apply for this opportunity.   

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The WLIP is not designed solely as a working ranch hand position; students will be responsible to help in any way throughout the summer doing various chores that are necessary for daily ranch operations. The hands-on learning experiences gained from this program are invaluable. ​

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The Montana Rangeland Resources Committee and the Rangeland Resource Program at DRNC will provide a unique opportunity for two to three students during the summer months. The successful applicants will have the opportunity to spend 2-3 weeks at each of the host/mentor’s ranch operations.