Internships
Internships and independent study are designed to supplement classroom learning and give students hands-on experience in a real-world setting. Internships are an excellent way to gain exposure to a variety of environmental fields and they provide great opportunities to make contacts and network with people in the environmental field. Most students take an internship during the summer, but students can also participate in one during the spring or fall semester by taking a lighter course load and doing a local internship.
Most internships require at least a year or two of coursework in environmental science and/or natural resource management. Students can earn up to a combined total of six internship (ERM 495) and independent study (ERM 496) credits.
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(Stories from former student interns)
Current Internship Opportunities
Weed Ecology Research Opportunities
Please see flyer for complete job description Contact us at the Weed Ecology Lab: |
Summer 2008 Internship Environmental services firm, located in central NJ, seeks several motivated environmental scientists/geologists for summer internships. This multi-disciplinary position will be in support of our direct-push and mobile laboratory divisions at S 2C 2 Inc. The Direct-Push division focuses on the collection and interpretation of soil, soil gas, and groundwater samples. Mobile laboratory duties may include the operation of screening level laboratory equipment as well as general office support. Familiarity with PCs and typical office software (MS Word and Excel) is necessary. GIS/ GPS experience a plus. Please note this is predominately a field internship! You will be exposed to a large variety of cutting edge environmental sampling and analytical tools, at sites throughout NJ, PA and NY. Please see our web page www.s2c2inc.com for a complete description of who we are and what we do. Please email resume to: mruf@s2c2inc.com.
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INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT Full Time Employment Possibilities Aquatic Environment Consultants, Inc. is a full service pond and lake Bill Kirkpatrick |
| Fall Intern, Education & Natural Resource Management Job Type: Fall 2007 Internship Strawberry Hill is a non-profit preserve and nature center located on 609 acres in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Fairfield, Pennsylvania, 8 miles southwest of Gettysburg. In addition to our year-round schedule of educational programs, Strawberry Hill offers visitors more than 10 miles of walking trails that explore a variety of habitats from streams and wetlands to woods and rock outcrops. Strawberry Hill Nature Center and Preserve is offering a full-time internship for the fall of 2007 (early September - mid December). Interns will gain valuable experience in environmental education, including curriculum development, teaching outdoors, and working with children ages 4-15. Interns will also work with the Preserve Manager to assist with our natural resource management projects. Responsibilities: Contact Information: (POSTED 6/20/07)
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Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center People from around the world travel to Shaver’s Creek to be a part of the unique internship program. An internship at Shaver’s Creek is an excellent springboard to a career in cultural/natural history and environmental education professions. Some interns use the experience for college credit or as their field practicum. Staff Share the Experience: Interns become an integral part of the staff and are encouraged to participate in all facets of the center. As part of their mutually beneficial and cooperative efforts, staff members provide the interns with evaluation and feedback. Observation and videotaping are used in evaluations. Interns are encouraged to keep a journal. Interns share in planning, delivering, and evaluating the center’s educational and recreational programming. Intern responsibilities may include:
Duration and Work Schedule: The time an intern spends at Shaver’s Creek is demanding and intensely rewarding. They must have a sense of purpose, love children, enjoy people, and possess a willingness to communicate a joy in and respect for our natural and cultural heritage. Internships are available in winter/spring (January–May), summer (June–August), and fall (September–December). Multiple seasons are permitted. The average work week is forty-five hours. Compensation and Benefits: Shaver’s Creek provides an on site intern house with private rooms, and a weekly stipend of $150. Interns are encouraged to participate in professional development workshops and regional conferences. Macintosh computers are on site and access to e-mail and the Internet is available through Penn State. Staff members also help with with résumé writing and provide assistance in preparing for future jobs. Apply and Interview: Interviews with top candidates are conducted in person or via phone. The application deadlines for each season are:
Apply Online: http://app.outreach.psu.edu/ShaversCreek/joinus/internship.asp |
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center Program Assistant - Seasonal (Internship) This seasonal, stipend-paid, full-time position is intended to assist with Nature Center program operations (program planning and facilitation, volunteer coordination and supervision, site rental coordination) and assist the Recreation Supervisor-Nature Center as defined below. The positions may involve minor facility maintenance tasks (related to group program and/or rental preparations), but will not involve administrative tasks. Qualifications:
The costs for those certifications are the responsibility of the applicant; in order to be considered for this position, the applicant must submit a CRPR Application for Employment, a current college transcript, and copies of the two Child Safety documents. Visit www.crpr.org for details. Responsibilities:
This full-time position (40 hours per week) includes an introduction and orientation upon starting, one-on-one naturalist training, hands-on outdoor education experience and a stipend of $75 per week. The position will be staffed from Mid-May through Mid-August, based on biweekly schedules to be developed for the Program Assistant. Some evening and weekend hours may be scheduled. The only benefit provided with employment is Workers Compensation Insurance, which provides coverage in the event of an on-the-job injury. Reimbursement for the authorized uses of a personal vehicle will be provided in accordance with CRPR a nd COG policies. Work Location: The majority of work for this position will be on location at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. On occasion, the Seasonal Program Assistants may be required to work at the CRPR Office or other CRPR sites. Centre Region Parks & Recreation |
Clemmys Environmental Services LLC Clemmys Environmental Services LLC is an environmental consulting firm serving clients in the mid-Atlantic Region. The firm has an ongoing need for bright and enthusiastic individuals to assist in serving our diverse clientele. In serving these clients, Clemmys personnel perform a wide range of studies including wetlands delineation, Phase I environmental assessments, bog turtle habitat assessments, macroinvertibrate studies, media sampling, fisheries studies, preparation of permits, botanical studies, ecological assessments, and other services. Candidates for employment and/or internships should have coursework in one or more of the following areas of study: Fisheries, Botany, Soil Science, Environmental Science, Geology, Ecology, Limnology, GIS, Computer Skills, Marketing including internet webpage development Candidates must be available during normal business hours, and provide their own transportation to the Company’s offices in Chadds Ford, PA. Candidates must also be able to work in the field in a multitude of weather conditions. The Company offers a competitive salary and benefits plan to full time employees, and compensated internships, as well as offering exposure to a wide range of consulting professionals and services and state of the art techniques and equipment. Apply: If you are interested in applying for employment/internships with Clemmys Environmental Services, please submit your resume to the Company at: Scott Salvatore, President Alternately, fax your resume to 610-558-1664, or email it to clemmys@clemmysenvironmental.com |
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Summer Internship Position Start Date: 6/1/2007 - Position End Date: 8/31/2007 A Squam Lakes Natural Science Center summer internship is an opportunity to learn and grow while experiencing many facets of the organization. Throughout the internship, interns assist with various tasks and Center functions. During the month of June, interns observe and assist with programs for school students. During the months of July and August the internship is divided into three basic focus areas that each intern will rotate through:
During the months of July and August the interns are also responsible for presenting “Mini-Talks” which are brief presentations for the general public. Mini-talks are an opportunity for the public to have a close up experience with a live animal and ask questions. We also ask interns to be “rovers” on our exhibit trail. Rovers are expected to provide informal education to visitors while walking the trails. Company Description: The mission of the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is to advance understanding of ecology by exploring New Hampshire's natural world. We service around 92 thousand visitors a year with about 25 thousand being school children. With hands on exhibits and knowledgeable staff the Science Center makes the perfect stop for any fieldtrip no matter what the age. Application Requirements:
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To Apply: Send letter of interest, resume and contact information for three references to: Beth Roy Telephone: (603) 968 - 7194 18 |
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center's (SERC) Internship Program offers undergraduate and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to gain exposure and experience in a research environment. The program enables students to work on specific projects under the direction of the Center's professional staff and is tailored to provide the maximum educational benefit to each participant. Students applying to the program have the option of selecting an internship project from the following categories:
Students will become familiar with much of the research being conducted at SERC, but they will devote most of their time to a project and content area of particular interest to them. In addition to their research, students participate in field trips, seminars, lectures, and an intern open house. All participants are expected to integrate what they have learned during their experience and present a brief seminar at the end of their stay. Details:
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The current internship announcements are distributed via the ERM listserve. If you are an ERM student and have not received email through the listserve, send an email message to Tarrah Geszvain, the ERM internship coordinator, at thg110@psu.edu or visit the ERM office (206 ASI) to join the listserv.
Students subscribed to the ERM listserve receive biweekly email updates from the Job Seeker, Environmental Career Opportunities, and Orion Grassroots Network in addition to a variety of private industry, academic, state, and federal internship announcements.
