Engagement Opportunities

Environment America is a national network of 30 state environmental groups. Our staff work together for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate. Our members across the United States put grassroots support behind our research and advocacy.

The Dredging Operations and Environmental Research (DOER) Program supports the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Operation and Maintenance Navigation Program. Research is designed to balance operational and environmental initiatives and to meet complex economic, engineering, and environmental challenges of dredging and disposal in support of the navigation mission. Research results will provide dredging project managers with knowledge and technology for cost-effective operation, evaluation or risks associated with management alternatives, and environmental compliance.

For over 25 years, Conservation Legacy has been engaging individuals to complete important conservation projects throughout the nation, envisioning a legacy of healthy lands, air and water; thriving people and resilient communities.
Conservation Legacy provides support for local conservation service programs under the leadership of a national organization, delivering high quality programming in communities across the country to produce enduring impact through local action.

As an ORISE participant and under the guidance of a mentor, you will have the opportunity to hone their skills by collaborating on a wide array of tasks pertaining to government archaeology, such as, data collection and recovery, data management, lab analysis, report writing and document preparation for archaeological sites, compliance, and historic properties. The goal of the internship is primarily to provide you experience in a fast-paced environment; however, you may also have the opportunity to develop and carry out small-scale research projects depending on task load and interest.

Langan is seeking an Environmental Intern / Co-op to join its collaborative team in Phoenix, AZ. This individual will serve a key function in providing assistance with environmental, mining, and EHS related technical aspects of diverse land development projects, both small and large scale. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner directly with environmental leadership and gain exposure to site feasibility studies which may involve field work, technical report preparation and calculations, pre-construction conditions documentation, design plans and specifications.

Launch your career in natural resources or STEM with hands-on internships through CAPAL, the U.S. Forest Service, and USDA — apply now to gain experience and professional development!

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and young adults. Our program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces across the country. After working with the SCA, program participants emerge with increased environmental awareness, social responsibility and leadership skills.

The Office of Sustainability is hiring a Communications & Web Content Specialist for the Campus Sustainability Fund. This paid student position focuses on managing web content, sharing project successes, and promoting funding opportunities that support sustainability initiatives at the University of Arizona. No prior experience in sustainability is required—just strong writing and organizational skills. This role offers hands-on experience in content creation, website management, and grant communication while contributing to meaningful environmental projects on campus. Apply now on Handshake—applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

The intern will develop the capacity for assisting with the development of health impact
analyses of air pollutant attributable health impacts. This may include work on estimating the
air pollutant attributable health impacts of state air pollution policies, synthesizing
epidemiological literature for use in health impact assessment, and compiling baseline disease
rates and demographic information. This position will report to a Scientist in the Global Clean
Air program and work closely with other Global Clean Air scientists and policy team members.

The intern will support EDF’s Global Engagement and Partnerships team on research, writing, and advocacy projects focused on climate adaptation and resilience, in the context of international climate negotiations and global environmental governance. The intern will support the GEP team on work related to the development of EDF’s global position on adaptation and resilience. Specific projects may include research on the role of adaptation and resilience within updated Nationally Determined Contributions and Biennial Transparency Reports, alongside researching other emerging adaptation and resilience-related issues in global policy processes. The intern will work alongside other team members to prepare a range of written products, including research briefs, policy memos, mappings of stakeholder initiatives, and other coordination support materials for EDF engagement in multilateral environmental agreements including the UNFCCC COP30. The intern will report to the Senior Analyst for Global Engagement and Partnerships.