Off-Campus Internships

Baird Creek Preservation Foundation: Environmental Education Internship

We have openings for two summer interns over the summer of 2022.  Opportunities exist for students to gain hands-on experience in the field in the Baird Creek Greenway.  The internships are two paid positions working in environmental education. I have attached the job posting to this email and would be grateful if you could distribute it among your students; especially to those looking for internship opportunities this summer in the Green Bay area. If you have any questions please let me know. The date to apply is April 15, 2022.

The Baird Creek Preservation Foundation (BCPF) seeks two paid seasonal interns (approximately 30 hours per week for 7-9 weeks), starting May/June 2022 through early August, to assist education staff in running summer camps in the Baird Creek Greenway. Set hours will be Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a lunch break. Training for one week prior to the start of camps will be scheduled upon hire. Please note that this is a paid summer hire/internship. Salary is $12.00 per hour.

Our website for more info on our organization: https://bairdcreek.org/
Contact: Lexi Angemi, Environmental Educator/Communications Coordinator, Baird Creek Preservation Foundation, phone: 920-328-3505, email: lexi@bairdcreek.org

Baird Creek Preservation Foundation: Invasive Species Internship

The Baird Creek Preservation Foundation (BCPF) seeks two paid seasonal interns (approximately 40 hours per week for 10-12 weeks), starting May 2022, to assist Foundation staff and board members in native plant restoration and invasive species management within the Greenway. Please note that this is a paid summer hire/internship. Salary is $12.00 per hour.

Apply: Interested applicants should send their cover letter with GPA and resume to info@bairdcreek.org  by April 6, 2022. Please include how this internship will be beneficial to your career plans and mark submissions as Invasive Intern 2022.

Conservation Leadership Corps Training Program

The Conservation Leadership Corps training program provides excellent training to students who are interested in conservation and environmental policy. The program has received excellent reviews from all of the students that have completed the program and also from the talented instructors that have volunteered to lead the training sessions. The training program focuses on leadership, policy communication and advocacy, policy analysis and development, and policy presentation skills. The training sessions have been consistently rated as 9+ on a scale of 10 by both the students and the instructors.

As an inclusive organization the CLC supports and encourages applicants regardless of background and ability with a passion for environment and conservation. If for whatever reason you need an accommodation for your application to, and potential participation within, our program, please email the CLC Coordinator (CLC.WWF.Coordinator@gmail.com) to discuss options.

More information and the application can be found at this link Conservation Leadership Application. All costs will be covered by the WWF and a small scholarship will be given to each student upon completion of the program. The application deadline is May 31st. The ninth year training will start the Fall Semester of 2021. The program is focused on current high school seniors and college students that have at least one additional year of college remaining.

Contact:  George Meyer, Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, email: meyergeorge844@gmail.com, phone: 608-561-55455127, web: www.wiwf.org  

Environmental Intern Wisconsin Department of Transportation

The Environmental Unit within the Division of Transportation System Development Northeast Region (Green Bay Office) has an immediate opportunity for an intern. (This position is available for 1 year or 1,039 hours, part time during the school year and up to 40 hours per week in the summer) The Environmental unit is responsible for the coordination of issues related to hazmat, archaeology, wetlands, storm water, erosion control, air quality and threatened/endangered species. The intern will be responsible for supporting and assisting the regional Environmental team in identifying and completing the necessary environmental tasks. Two of these challenging tasks include maintaining the environmental document inventory system, tracking WisDOT environmental documents and assisting in the development and maintenance of computer records and databases related to WisDOT’s environmental program and projects. The position will also be responsible for performing field work requiring the use of a GPS unit to map an area and/or conducting field reviews for hazmat or wetland water and species monitoring.

You would be working under the Regional Environmental Coordinators (RECs) applying environmental policy and environmental sciences. This is a paid opportunity at $16 an hour (it led a former student to a full-time job as a REC). This internship accepts both undergrad and graduate students.

Main qualifiers of the internship:  Knowledge of ArcGIS, knowledge of environmental policies, knowledge of environmental sciences, and ability to conduct field work and take comprehensive notes.

To apply, please use the link below. This job is posted on handshake and can be found when searching “Environmental Intern Wisconsin Department of Transportation.” The deadline will be extended through December but I encourage students to apply at their earliest convince. 
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Exploring Indigenous Knowledge and the Green Bay Watershed Internship

First Nations continue to hold a strong connection to the bay of Green Bay and its adjoining tributaries. Incorporating Indigenous knowledge that was/is common into preserving and restoring the watershed is significant to honoring sovereignty and treaty rights. This 10-week summer internship will provide leadership growth, employment experience and cultural exploration through acknowledgement and support of First Nations connections to the Green Bay watershed.
Intern Responsibilities:  The intern will engage with UW-Green Bay’s First Nations Studies Department, Sea Grant and Cofrin Center for Biodiversity staff to complete a First Nations outreach and/or education project connecting Indigenous knowledge with restoration efforts at the Wequiock Creek Natural Area. Activities may include, but are not limited to, archival research, archeological collection, documenting and organizing oral tradition and the creation of outreach and education materials. Professional development opportunities will include attending workshops, participating in field work and engagement with First Nations communities in the surrounding area of Green Bay.

Work Setting:  Office work (50%), Off-site (50%)

Qualifications and Interests:
• Interest in Indigenous knowledge systems and ecological restoration
• Creativity
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to work outdoors in varied weather conditions
• Ability to drive to off-site locations (valid driver’s license, good driving record, etc.)

Contact:  Julia Noordyk, Water Quality & Coastal Communities Specialist, University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute, 2420 Nicolet Dr. MAC 212, Green Bay, WI 54311, phone: 920-495-2795, email: noordykj@uwgb.edu

Healthcare Environmental Internship

The Environmental Management and Business Institute (EMBI) at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is currently seeking a graduate student or an Engineering Technology undergraduate student to participate in a Healthcare Environmental Internship program with a local healthcare provider.

Start Date: 16 hours/week April 1 – May 21, 2022 40 hours/week from May 22, 2022 – August 20, 2022 (subject to student payroll calendar limits) 16 hours/week during the next academic year – Starting August 21, 2022

Salary: Intern, student hourly, $17.50/hour

Hours: 16 hours/week April 1 – May 21, 2022 40 hours/week from May 22, 2022 – August 20, 2022 (subject to student payroll calendar limits) 16 hours/week during the next academic year – Starting August 21, 2022

Description: April 1, 2022 Intern, student hourly, $17.50/hour 16 hours/week April 1 – May 21, 2022 40 hours/week from May 22, 2022 – August 20, 2022 (subject to student payroll calendar limits) 16 hours/week during the next academic year – Starting August 21, 2022 The intern in this program will work directly with a local healthcare provider to assess/evaluate environmental performance through benchmarking and identify opportunities for improvement in areas of energy efficiency. The healthcare provider may explore other opportunities such as departmental newsletters, water reduction, solid waste management, waste minimization and pollution prevention as needed. Intern will train under the direction of the current student intern, and work under the direction of a UWGB faculty member, and staff from the healthcare provider.

Requirements: Candidates must be enrolled as a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay or as an undergraduate in the Environmental Sciences or Engineering Technology Program. All candidates should have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and possess good oral and written communication skills. A technical or environmentally focused academic background is required. Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, would be important, as well as the ability to develop technical reports, memos or other correspondence. Organizational skills, the ability to learn new software, and some level of familiarity with statistical regression would be helpful. The intern must also follow all rules and regulations established by the healthcare provider, which will be provided during training at the facility. Any travel costs for additional required off-site training will be provided.

Application Process: Green Bay or as an undergraduate in the Environmental Sciences or Engineering Technology Program. All candidates should have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and possess good oral and written communication skills. A technical or environmentally focused academic background is required. Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, would be important, as well as the ability to develop technical reports, memos or other correspondence. Organizational skills, the ability to learn new software, and some level of familiarity with statistical regression would be helpful. The intern must also follow all rules and regulations established by the healthcare provider, which will be provided during training at the facility. Any travel costs for additional required off-site training will be provided. Applications must include a letter of interest/cover letter, an unofficial transcript and a resume. Applications should be submitted electronically to John Arendt. (arendtjo@uwgb.edu)

Contact John Arendt, Director, Environmental Management & Business Institute (EMBI) & Sustainability Office, UW-Green Bay, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Environmental Science105B, Green Bay, WI 54311-7001, phone: 920-465-2953, web: www.uwgb.edu/embi/, email: arendtjo@uwgb.edu

Land Management Interns – Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve

Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve is seeking four motivated students to assist with Emerald Ash Borer mitigation and coastal wetland enhancement work such as the removal of invasive plant species and the planting of native trees and shrubs. The interns will work with and lead groups of land management volunteers, help with trail maintenance and assist with citizen monitoring projects. The interns should have experience working with people and working in the outdoors. Training will be provided, but successful candidates should be comfortable working in a team setting, working outdoors (heat, mosquitoes, wet ground, etc.) and have an active interest in the natural world. Preferred areas of study include: natural sciences, conservation, ecology or a related field. This intern will work primarily with the Land Management Coordinator.

Four internships are available.  This is a 40 hour a week position for 10 weeks approximately June-August.  Pay is $12/hour.

Low-cost housing is available on site if needed.  Send resume and cover letter to Woodland Dunes Nature Center Attn: Jennifer Klein P.O. Box 486 Two Rivers, WI 54241 or email jenniferp@woodlanddunes.org

Pest Pros Allied Cooperative Internship

Crop Consultant, crop scouting

Contact: Kelsi Mueller, Lab Manager, Email: kmueller@allied.coop, Office Phone: 608-403-7199, Plainfield, WI

Web: Allied Agronomy Pest Pros

Talaria Summer Institute

Talaria Summer Institute (TSI) is a free STEM research mentorship summer program for female and genderqueer high school students. TSI was founded in 2020 by ATHENA By Women In STEM (ABWIS), an organization that aims to breach educational inequity by providing research and STEM opportunities, with the goal of providing research opportunities to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. TSI is student-run, and 2 programs have been held in 2020 and 2021 with a total of 334 mentees.

TSI is made possible by the support of graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and professors who generously volunteer their time to serve as mentors for the program. We are currently seeking mentors for the July 2022 program. The remainder of this document contains a detailed explanation of the mentorship process.

If you have any questions about the program, please contact athenabywistem@gmail.com.  Program Director, Nora Sun.

Tilth Agronomy

Summer Internship: Crop Scout

Internship position available in Northeast Wisconsin with an independent crop consulting team. You will have a great opportunity to get your feet wet in the agriculture industry.  Responsibilities include scouting crop fields and collecting data to be used for recommendations to clients. All majors welcome. No experience required. All training provided. We are looking for a motivated person to work an average of 40-60 hours per week with overtime pay. You will have direct contact with clients and the opportunity to learn about field crop management. Internship will start early May and will run through August 15th.

Contact:  Bill Schaumberg, email: bill@tilthag.com, phone: 920-475-3312, web: https://tilthag.com/

Water@UW-Madison Undergraduate Research Experience

The Water@UW-Madison Undergraduate Research Experience links faculty and staff with aspiring water science undergraduates for a summer experience. Water@UW-Madison is an interdisciplinary grassroots organization that brings together researchers from both natural and social science programs on the Madison campus. Thirteen faculty and staff have provided overviews of opportunities for undergraduates to participate in research projects on the UW-Madison campus. Stipends include salary ($6,000), living expenses in Madison ($2,300), supplies and travel. Funding for the program includes contributions from UW Sea Grant, UW Water Resources Institute and the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin. All undergraduate applications must be completed by February 15, 2022. Submit your application through SurveyMonkey Apply. We hope to offer an in-person experience in summer 2022.

Wild Rivers Conservancy Internships (unpaid)

The following are unpaid internship with the Wild Rivers Conservancy, working in partnership with the National Park Service at the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.  However, you could potentially receive academic internship credit.  Below are four internships linked to the Handshake posting. If for some reason you aren’t able to view the Handshake posting, the WRC internship listing page is https://wildriversconservancy.org/about/jobs-internships/

• Park Guide Intern
• Land Use Management Intern
• Commercial Services Intern
• Resource Management Intern

 
Contact:  Wendy Tremblay, email: wtremblay@wildriversconservancy.org, phone: 715-483-3300 extension: 30

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources – Environmental Internships

The DNR has 53 internships available through the State of Wisconsin Student Diversity Internship Program (SWSDIP) for summer of 2022!  From Natural Resource educators to GIS specialists and parks and recreation specialists to hydrogeologists, these positions are within each of DNR’s six divisions and will be located in various DNR offices. SWSDIP internships are paid positions, which provide opportunities for career development for students who might not otherwise complete an internship due to financial barriers.

Since 1974, SWSDIP has placed more than 3,600 students who have racial or ethnic minority backgrounds, identify as women, have a disability or are a veteran in internship positions with over 30 state agencies and university campuses. The skills and experience gained in these internships have helped many former interns successfully find employment within state government.

More information specific to DNR’s 53 internship opportunities is available on DNR’s website.  Our DNR intern flyer can be accessed here.  Interested students should consult the Division of Personnel Management’s SWSDIP website for eligibility requirements and must submit their completed application(s) through Wisc.Jobs by January 21, 2022.

Contact:  Darsi Foss, Administrator, Environmental Management Division, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 101 S. Webster St. (RR/5), Madison, WI 53707, Phone: 608-267-6713, email: darsi.foss@wisconsin.gov