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.
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Engaged learning provides you with the opportunity to apply your learning outside the classroom in a way that has a meaningful impact on both you and the communities with which you connect. Through real-life collaboration, exploration and discovery, engaged learning takes you to the next level of understanding.
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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.
We are seeking an intern to assist with ongoing wildlife research projects
in the lab of Dr. Javan Bauder, an Assistant Unit Leader in the AZCRU and Assistant Professor in
SNRE. This internship will last through the Spring 2025 semester and provide up to 25 hours of
work per week depending on the availability of the intern. The intern will work with a graduate
student conducting research on Gambel’s quail north of Tucson (i.e., Oracle Junction). The
intern will obtain field experience with several aspects of wildlife field research including quail
trapping, radio telemetry, nest searching and monitoring, and vegetation surveys. Additional
opportunities may be available to assist with other AZCRU wildlife research projects relating to
reptiles and amphibians depending on intern interest and availability.
Deadline: March 25, 2025
WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.
Our US Mine Water and Environment Team is seeking a Hydrogeologist Intern – Summer 2025 to work out of our Phoenix, AZ or Tucson, AZ office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree.
This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 19th, 2025. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.