Finding an Internship or Research Experience in Environmental Science

National Postings | Regional Postings

Many internships in environmental biology or environmental science are not advertised! Small, private, or public organizations generally don’t have the funds for extensive advertising. If you can build a relationship with these small groups, you can have a real advantage in applying for jobs.

You might find reading the networking and researching an employer quick guides helpful.

Don't forget to attend the Spring Environmental and Natural Resource Career Fair!

Research Tools for identifying potential employers:
Environmental Employers in Michigan - EcoEmploy
Career Search

Web sites that post environmental work experiences:
(National Coverage)
Environmental Careers Organization [federal internships]
Student Conservation Association Internships: Intern in a Federal Park!
Society for Conservation Biology
The Orion Grassroots Network
American Zoo and Aquarium Association
Sea Grant Marine Internships
RIT’s list of co-ops and internships in ecology, animal, and plant biology
Green Business Jobs and Internships
US Geological Survey Student Jobs: [biology and geology]
National Renewable Energy Lab
North American Association for Environmental Education
Smithsonian Museum Research Opportunities
National Center for Science and the Environment

Web sites that post environmental science experiences: (MSU/Regional)
MSU SpartanTRAK (you will need a MSUNet ID to log in)
Sarret Nature Center
NOAA GERL Undergraduate Research

MSU Listservers that post environmental internship notices:
Biological sciences listserver
Fish and Wildlife Listserver

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