Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Orchid Outreach Internship 
  • Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2020; 11 pm EST
  • Program Length:​ Six months starting April 13, 2020
  • Key Info:  The Smithsonian National Zoo Conservation Biology Institute is offering a paid internship opportunity on a project focused on evaluating native orchids as indicators of forest health. The goal of this project is to record and assess the status of native orchid populations, evaluate their use as indicators of forest health, and to engage local citizens and students in conservation science.  
    • Looking for enthusiastic candidates
    • Intern will work in a team of two
    • Successful applicants will gain experience in science communications and outreach, afield based documentation, public engagement, and project management.
  • Who Should Apply Interns with the following:
    • Excellent writing and communication skills
    • Professionalism
    • Willingness to take initiative and motivation to seek new learning opportunites
    • Experience with field survey skills 
    • Familiarity with plant identification techniques (Virginia plant species)
  • Location: 
    • SCBI campus in Front Royal, Virginia
  • Stipend: $1200 per month
  • For More Information or to Apply: 
    • ​Send resume and cover letter in single pdf to Craig Fergus at fergusc@si.edu 
Conservation and Land Management Internships
  • Deadline to Apply: Apply ASAP
  • Key Info:  The Chicago Botanic Garden is now hiring positions for the Conservation and Land Management Internship Program in partnership with the US Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Bureau of Land Management. Internships are 5-month terms and paid at $15.30/hour. These positions are targeted towards recent graduates in ecology, conservation biology, and land management. Please find details of open internship positions at: https://www.clminternship.org.
    • ​Botany internships in the following locations:
    • USFS Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest - Sparks, NV
    • USFS Rocky Mountain Research Stations - Boise, ID and Alamogordo, NM
    • USFS Monongahela National Forest - Marlinton, WV
    • BLM Owyhee Field Office - Marsing, ID
    • USFS San Bernardino National Forest - Big Bear Lake, CA
    • Fisheries internship with USFWS in Klamath Falls, OR

  • For More Information or to Apply: Click here for more information.
    • ​To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references directly to Chris Woolridge at: cwoolridge@chicagobotanic.org. Please reference an internship position below that you are applying for. Please do not create an account until you are hired for a position.
2020 FWS Career Discovery Internship Program
  • Deadline to Apply: Apply ASAP
  • Expected Program Dates: May 18, 2020 to August 16, 2020
  • Key Info: The Student Conservation Association (SCA) has partnered with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to provide summer internships for first & second year college students from culturally and ethnically diverse backgrounds. USFWS Career Discovery Internship Program (CDIP) is a 12-week, full time, paid summer work opportunity for students with an interest in the conservation industry, who are of Alaskan Native, American Indian, Asian/Pacific Islander, African American, Hispanic, or of other racial minority descent.
    High-performing interns will have the opportunity to be exposed to widespread geographic locations, a variety of work assignments and tasks, as well as, have the opportunity to be enrolled in USFWS student hiring programs.
  • To Apply: Click here for the application. Apply to this position to express interest in the general CDIP program. Recommended candidates who express interest will be contacted by an SCA Recruiter and may be contacted by USFWS for an interview.
Spring Internship Opportunity with the Public Engagement Program at SERC (Edgewater, MD)
  • Deadline to Apply: Apply ASAP as applications are reviewed on a daily basis
  • Key Info: Intern with the Public Engagement Program at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. The Public Engagement program at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is seeking an intern to help with the research and development of hands-on activities related to women in STEM that will be implemented in public areas (i.e. public libraries). The work will involve conducting research to identify women from a variety of time periods, with a specific focus on contributions made by women of color, to feature in program materials. This research will be done independently and by working in collaboration with staff from other Smithsonian units, including the National Museum of American History, National Museum of African American History and Culture, National Museum of the American Indian, and the Smithsonian Latino Center. Members of historically underrepresented groups in STEM fields are strongly encouraged to apply. 
  • To Apply: To apply please email a resume and cover letter to Dr. Alison Cawood (cawooda@si.edu) and Ms. Jillie Drutz (drutzj@si.edu). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a goal of the internship starting as soon as possible. The specific start date will be agreed upon when the candidate has been chosen.
  • Contact Information: For any questions, please contact Dr. Alison Cawood at: cawooda@si.edu 
REU Program in Global Change Ecology- Summer 2020
  • Deadline to Apply: February 15m 2020
  • Expected Program Dates: May to August, 2020 (DATES TBD)
  • Key Info: Students will conduct research projects under mentor supervision on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay to discover and provide insight on different aspects of global change ecology including climate change, biodiversity, and invasive species. Students will also learn the utilization of R/Statistics, science communication, and career development, as well as experiencing the National Mall and Smithsonian museums. Housing will be provided in on-site dormitories equipped with kitchens, and funds are available for travel.
  • Eligibility: Undergrad freshman, sophomore, junior, and first semester seniors. Must be U.S. citizens. Students of diverse background encouraged to apply
  • Pay: Stipend of $550 weekly as well as on-campus housing.
  • To Apply: Click here for the application. 
Allied Whale and BHWW Co. Research Assistant Position: 2020 Field Season
  • Application Deadline: February 24th, 2020
  • Program Dates: Summer Position (May 10 through August 31) and Full Season Position (May 10 through October 14)
  • Sponsored by: College of the Atlantic and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. (BHWW)
  • General Information: Allied Whale (AW), the marine mammal research lab of College of the Atlantic and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. (BHWW) seek 5 interns/research assistants for the 2020 field season. These are entry-level research positions designed to offer experience for individuals seeking to develop their professional careers in marine mammal research. Two summer positions (May 10 through August 31) and three full season positions (May 10 through October 14) are available.

  • Overview of position: This is a unique internship program in that the selected individuals will have the opportunity to participate and receive training in a wide range of marine mammal research activities Allied Whale while also working as a crew/scientist aboard commercial whale watching trips operating from Bar Harbor, Maine. Allied Whale currently supports field projects in the trophic ecology of humpback and fin whales, the ongoing housing and maintenance of the North Atlantic humpback and fin whale photo ID catalogs, an active stranding response program, and a research/education partnership with Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. In addition, Allied Whale maintains the facilities on and conducts research from Mount Desert Rock, a remote offshore island. The interns play a critical role in the success of the field season and serve as support to all aspects of summer activities within both Allied Whale and Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co.

  • Description of duties: Upon arrival in May, all interns will receive research, boat crew, and Gulf of Maine natural history training by both Allied Whale and the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company staff. As the Allied Whale field season does not begin until early June- the first several weeks will be focused on hands-on training of whale watch deckhand responsibilities, helping with boat maintenance, and assisting with whale catalog matching in the office or stranding response.
    • Once the season is in full swing, interns will rotate through shifts working as a Research Assistant/Deckhand (RA) for the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co., shifts working as deck/galley on lighthouse/nature cruises, shifts in the Allied Whale office, and time off. Every week, schedules will be different and weather dependent. A typical week in June-August may include 2-4 days scheduled as researchers on Whale Watch vessels, 1-2 days scheduled in the office, and two days off (these days may or not be consecutive). Weather may cause shifts to be canceled and some weeks may be lighter in load or responsibilities.
    • Below are specific expectations for each designated shift:
      • ​Whale watch trips: Research responsibilities on the whale watch trips include searching for whales, photo-identification of whales and behavioral data collection. RAs will also collect pelagic seabird data during offshore travel to the whale feeding areas.  Beyond research, RAs are responsible for assisting the naturalist in promoting education and conservation programs on each trip. In this, maintaining a positive, professional, and friendly demeanor while engaging whale watch passengers and fellow crew is necessary. Deckhand responsibilities include line handling, vessel cleaning, helping seasick passengers, and passenger safety. When whale watch trips cancel for weather, crew may be asked to report for duty to complete maintenance on the vessel.
      • Allied Whale office shifts: On scheduled office days, interns will be required to be available in the Allied Whale office from 9AM-5PM. During those hours, interns will match individual whales to our catalog, enter their whale watch data into the database, manage the Adopt-a-whale program, answer phone calls to the office, and be on call for assisting with response to strandings or necropsies. Interns schedule for office shifts will also be on call for boat research days.
      • Allied Whale boat research days: When weather permits, interns will assist Allied Whale staff and graduate students on trips offshore to collect biopsy samples of humpback and fin whales. While on board one of the research vessels, interns will be responsible for collecting photo identification of whales and recording data. Interns will be responsible for processing images from these trips. If schedule allows, RAs may also participate in an overnight trip to collect samples in Canada.
      • Mount Desert Rock: We hope for interns to also complete several shifts (each at least a week in length) at our offshore research station Mount Desert Rock. While on the island, interns will participate in land-based whale monitoring from the lighthouse tower, seal counts, gull counts, and maintenance/construction projects at the station. Interns will collect weekly samples of seal scat to contribute to a collaborative microplastics project.  Interns will also receive experience working in a remote off-the-grid location. Once hired, RAs will work to develop a collaborative group project (on seal colony, intertidal community, nesting birds, jellies, etc.) and will take turns with data collection during their shifts offshore. RAs will also stay in contact with the BHWW office with sightings reports.

  • ​Pay/Housing: Those accepted to the program are able to earn income by their work on the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company. Deckhands are paid $55 a trip (at the height of summer, there are 2 trips running a day). Interns also receive free First Aid Certification. Provided housing in downtown Bar Harbor is mandatory for a fee. Rent for the season will total approximately $1500 for summer interns and $2250 for full season interns (or approx $375 per month). While at Mount Desert Rock, food is provided for free. **After August 31, if any of the summer interns are interested they are welcome to work full time for the remainder of the season as crew for the BHWW as deckhand/galley on lighthouse trips, nature cruises, whale watches, and cruise ship tendering operations.
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  • Qualifications: Applicants should have a college background or be currently enrolled in a biology, ecology, and/or marine sciences program. Previous data collection experience in a research setting and/or knowledge of marine mammals are great advantages. While training will be provided and no prior boating/camera experience is required, time spent offshore or skills in photography are also assets. Due to Coast Guard requirements, all crew onboard US commercial vessels and therefore all research assistant/interns, must be US citizens or have permanent resident alien status.  Also, all interns will be drug screened prior to employment and will be enrolled in a random drug testing program.  Most importantly, applicants must be positive in attitude, flexible to quickly changing schedules, able to work independently, and be seaworthy/comfortable working on boats in rough weather. Lastly, because of the community living situation both in Bar Harbor and on Mount Desert Rock, applicants must get along well with others and be able to handle working in a team setting.

  • ​To Apply: Please send a cover letter detailing your reasons for applying, a resume, and two letters of recommendation via email to AlliedWhale.Internships@gmail.com. Recommendation letters may either be sent with the application or directly from the references. Please specify which position you are interested in (summer or full-season).
Port of Oakland Summer Internship
  • Application Deadline: February 28th, 2020 at 5:00 PM PST
  • Program Dates: Monday, June 15th 2020 through Friday, August 14th 2020
  • Sponsored by: Port of Oakland
  • Location: Variable
  • General Information: The Port of Oakland is thrilled to celebrate their 23rd year in hosting summer college interns. They are looking for ambitious, creative, and outgoing undergraduate college students to join them this summer for a paid internship opportunity. Prospective applicants can apply for paid internships in a variety of fields, including Audit, Aviation, Communications, Engineering, Governmental Affairs, Human Resources, Information Technology, Planning & Development and Social Responsibility. The program pay rate is $20 per hour. Qualified applicants will be scheduled for an interview from Monday, March 9 to Friday, March 27, 2020. All applicants can expect to hear from the Port of Oakland by Friday, April 3, 2020.
  • ​To Apply: Click here for the online application.
  • For more information: Click here.
Natural Resources Internship 
  • Application Deadline: February 28th, 2020
  • Program Dates: Monday, June 15th 2020 through Friday, August 14th 2020
  • Sponsored by: Fairfax County Park Authority, Natural Resource Management and Protection Branch
  • Location: Fairfax County, VA
  • General Information: There are two postions available. This internship is primarily field-based with only occasional office work.  Interns will work together as a pair to perform non-native invasive plant assessments on parkland across the county using a standard field protocol.  Interns will be trained in the survey method, conduct field surveys, and input their results into a GIS database.  Interns will have the opportunity to participate in other field and educational activities conducted by the Natural Resource Management and Protection Branch as events arise.  This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the field of natural resources and develop field inventory skills.  Each intern will also have the opportunity to plan and implement a special 40-hour project in their area of interest if required for college credit.
  • ​To Apply: ​Please email a letter of interest, resume and contact information for two references to Erin Stockschlaeder at Estock@fairfaxcounty.gov by February 28th, 2020
Summer 2020 REU Opportunities at LUMCON
  • Application Deadline: March 1, 2020
  • Program Dates: June 1, 2020 - August 7, 2020
  • General Information: The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) (www.lumcon.edu) invites highly motivated undergraduates to apply for Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) positions in our NSF-sponsored summer 2020 REU program in Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Changing Coastal Environments. REU participants will spend ten weeks (June 1st - August 7th) at LUMCON conducting independent research projects with guidance from scientific mentors / mentor teams and participate in a series of career and skill-building workshops and activities while interacting with peers participating in other aspects of LUMCON's summer programs. Each student is paired with a scientific mentor(s) based on mutual research interests. The REU program is designed to give students a meaningful, hands-on research experience that takes advantage of state-of-the-art methods and technologies available at LUMCON. This summer, mentors are interested in supporting interns to conduct research in a number of topic areas, including: biogeochemistry, habitat forming species, dissolved organic matter cycling, aquaculture and fish physiology, microbial ecology, behavioral ecology, invertebrate diversity and ecology, disturbance ecology, ecosystem ecology, wetland science, and oil spill impacts. More information on the program and details on potential mentors and projects can be found at http://lumcon.edu/REU.
    • Candidates must be available for the entire ten week period.  Successful applicants will receive a $500/week stipend; room and board at the Marine Center in Cocodrie, LA; funds to support transportation to and from LUMCON; and funds to support their research.
    • The ideal candidate should be interested in pursuing a career in coastal and/or marine science, creative, hard-working, detail orientated, dedicated, and comfortable working as part of research team. Experience with field or laboratory research is a plus but not necessary. To be eligible you must be returning to an undergraduate degree program in the fall (e.g., if you will graduate in May or June, you are NOT eligible). Students from underrepresented groups in sciences, from small colleges, and first generation college students are encouraged to apply.

  • ​To Apply: ​Instructions for completing application packages which include (an online application form, copies of unofficial transcripts, contact information for two academic references, CV/resume, and a one page statement that describes your interest in the REU position, academic goals, and any previous research experience) can be found at http://lumcon.edu/REU.
    • ​Questions about the program and/or application process should be addressed to LUMCON's REU Site Program Director, Dr. Brian Roberts, at reu@lumcon.edu.
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Stanford Cardiovascular Institute Summer Research Program
  • Application Deadline: March 15, 2020
  • Program Dates: June 8 - August 14, 2020; The dates are slightly flexible, but we require that the student must work in the assigned Stanford labs between June and August. This will allow the CVI to plan events fostering student interactions including a visit to local Silicon Valley biotech company, meetings with panels of faculty mentors and peers, a possible boat ride, and to schedule final oral/poster presentations of their research on a designated day.
  • Sponsored by: Stanford Cardiovascular Institute and Stanford University ​
  • General Information: The Stanford Cardiovascular Institute has an exciting opportunity for students interested in research, specifically in the field of cardiology. The Stanford Cardiovascular Institute is offering a 10-week Summer Internship for Undergraduate students in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Medicine. Interns will have the opportunity to work on an independent research project alongside Stanford Faculty. No prior research experience is required. Each student will receive a set stipend covering living costs.
  • To Apply: Click here for the online application.
  • For More information: For more information and to view previous awardees and mentors, please lick here.
  • Contact Information: For any questions, please feel free to contact me or Amanda Chase (chaseama@stanford.edu).
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