PAID Environmental Specialist Intern

Have you ever been interested in environmental monitoring and design, or want to learn more about the intersection of sustainable building sciences and environmental compliance? Check out this internship with Flatiron and gain skills in environmental impact assessments, report writing, field work, and more. Applicants must be students who are currently enrolled in environmental sciences or similar programs.


NOAA Hollings Prep Internship

In order to support a diverse and qualified student applicant pool for NOAA-related fields, the Hollings Preparation Program prepares current undergrads to be competitive applicants for the full NOAA Hollings Scholarship. You’ll be paired with a mentor on the West Coast for six weeks during the summer of 2024, learning about marine science, research, policy, management, and education.


SER-UW Native Plant Nursery Spring Internship

The SER-UW Native Plant Nursery is excited to announce we are now accepting applications for our Spring 2024 Nursery Internship! Every quarter, our nursery hosts UW student interns of a variety of different backgrounds and experience levels. Our student interns help support the missions of the nursery while gaining hands-on horticultural experience with native plants.

Interns devote an average of 9 hours a week to nursery projects. The interns’ time is split between routine plant maintenance, integrated pest management, nursery infrastructure projects, helping with volunteer work parties, and more. Each intern also produces an individual project based on their interests and the needs of the nursery. Our Nursery Interns are eligible to receive credit for their time by enrolling in their school’s internship class (ex ESRM 399, BIOL 399). More information about our internship at: https://sites.uw.edu/seruwnursery/get-involved/nursery-internship/

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to sernursery@gmail.com – Applications are due by Friday, March 1st 


Environmental Field Assistant – Summer Position

A full-time summer position at Redox Tech will play a crucial role in supporting an upcoming environmental field project near Silverdale, WA.  The position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in groundwater remediation, particularly in bioremediation.


2024 PSB Summer Internships (Read for details!)

Are you looking for a summer internship that’s PAID and allows you to hone in on specific career goals?

The PSB summer internship program is currently accepting applications until Sunday, March 17. In addition to being well-paid, these internships also offer a well-rounded approach – interesting projects, field trips, professional development & support, and wide exposure to leaders/opportunities. They come highly recommended for any undergraduate or graduate student (especially from historically underestimated groups) who is interested in learning more about public service and making a difference in their community. There are a number of PSB internships available, but below are ones which may be of particular interest. You are encouraged to peruse the King County Careers website for more opportunities!

Environmentally Sensitive Land Research & Planning: a good fit for those with interests in urban planning, geography, public policy, and environmental research. Gain experience in research and report writing, policy analysis, data collection, and mapping if interested.

Equitable Employment and Housing Practices Researcha good fit for those interested in housing, economic development, public policy, government, and sociology. Gain experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods, public speaking, and presentation skills.


NOAA Pathways Summer Internships

The West Coast Region of NOAA Fisheries is advertising up to eight Student Trainee Biological Sciences (ZT-499-2) positions in the West Coast Region. These are Pathways summer intern positions in the Regional Administrator Office, Protected Resources Division and Sustainable Fisheries Division. They will be located in Seattle (WA), Portland (OR), Lacey (WA), or Long Beach (CA). As a Student Trainee (Biological Sciences), they will receive on-the-job and formal training to provide experience in the operation and familiarization with biological science programs, policies, and procedures, and an opportunity to perform progressively more responsible assignments as experience is gained. We will also be announcing in the next week or so positions for a Student Trainee Engineering, and Student Trainee Office Support.

 


Paid Summer Environmental Education Opportunity at Islandwood

Are you interested in gaining experience working with kids in an environmental education setting? Does living and working on the beautiful Bainbridge Island for the summer sound like a dream? Check out open positions for summer camp instructors at Islandwood, an environmental education nonprofit providing children across the Puget Sound with nature-based learning experiences.

If you’re a student who will be completing a capstone experience this summer, Islandwood has partnered with the Program on the Environment to host ENVIR 491 internships in the past and would love to do so again this summer. This would be a great opportunity to conduct an environmental education focused internship and research project, while getting paid to be a camp instructor! 

Check out open positions here: https://islandwood.org/about-us-an-environmental-science-nonprofit/careers-and-culture/#current-employment-opportunities


Kitsap County Seasonal Internships

Applications for Kitsap County Public Works’ Summer Employment Program are now open. All the details are in the link below. Applicants must be 18 years old by May 1, 2024, and the season is May – September 30.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kitsap/jobs/4297976-0/summer-employment-program-seasonal-positions

While many college students take advantage of this program, returning each summer for up to 4 years, several of our summer help employees have also been able to transition into permanent employment with Public Works. Positions are available in Road Maintenance/Flagging; Equipment Services; Sign Shop Maintenance; Stormwater or Sewer Utility Laborers; Clerical Assistant; Survey Engineering Assistant; Solid Waste Clean Kitsap Program; Solid Waste Facilities; Stormwater Water Quality Assistant. Some positions require union membership.