Internships

We offer several internship opportunities year-round, including in areas of Stewardship, Trail Management & Development, and Communications.  We occasionally offer legal internships. 

If you are interested in an internship with Friends of the Riverfront, please email us at friends@friendsoftheriverfront.org. We highly encourage interns to seek academic credit for their internship.

Advocacy & Policy Intern 

We are seeking a passionate and driven Policy and Advocacy Intern to support our efforts in advancing trail-related policy initiatives and advocating for the trail network within Allegheny County. This internship will provide hands-on experience in public policy, environmental advocacy, community engagement, and trail development. The intern will work closely with the Director of Trail Development & Government Relations, assisting in research, writing, communication efforts, and outreach strategies that support Friends of the Riverfront’s advocacy program, legislative initiatives, and public policy goals.

Please see description here. Please submit interest and resumes to courtney@friendsoftheriverfront.org