PLA Member Meetup: Paying Interns on Public Lands: Navigating Aid Funds, Payroll, and Protections

When:  Apr 23, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM (ET)

Join PLA for a community meetup exploring how organizations support interns on public lands using aid funds while navigating payroll, liability, and protections. Hear practical examples from peers and partners, then join the conversation to share your own approach and lessons learned. 

This session is designed to be conversational and interactive. Following brief insights from our speakers, we’ll open the discussion to attendees to share their own approaches, ask questions, and learn from peers across the PLA community. 

Speakers include: 

  • Heidi Walker, Director of Resources, Discover Your Northwest

  • Jenn Layman, Chief Partnership & Strategy Officer, American Conservation Experience 

  • Tara Young, Executive Director, Petrified Forest Museum Association 

  • Zachary Bolick, Vice President of Partnerships, Student Conservation Association 

 

Registration Fee: This webinar is free for PLA Members and is only available to PLA members. PLA members must be logged in to register for this event. 

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Location

Online Instructions:
Url: https://zoom.com
Login: A zoom link will be sent out the week of the webinar.