Current & Recurring openings

The Undergraduate Internship & Research Partner Program is one of many options available to you for gaining real-life experience during your time at Texas A&M. you will find a collection of job boards and internship opportunities that are related to our Rangeland, Wildlife, & Fisheries tracks. If you are interested in any of these, please apply to them directly as there are no spots reserved specifically for department students.

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Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

With a mission to advance and protect the stewards of land and livestock in the Southwest, TSRCA's summer 2025 opportunities include:

Fort Worth Internship: Summer-long internship in Fort Worth for students interested in experiencing a wide range of opportunities including administration, communications, education, events, membership and more.

Government Relations Internship: Summer-long internship in Austin for students interested federal and state policy-related issues surrounding private property rights, natural resources, animal health and more.

To find out more, visit the link to the right or email education@tsrca.org. Applications for these opportunities are due February 1.

Also, keep your eye out for the other internship opportunities that TSRCA hosts throughout the school year!

East Foundation

The East Foundation promotes the advancement of land stewardship through ranching practices, science, and education. They offer a paid ranch management internship with housing at the San Antonio Viejo Ranch to college juniors, seniors, and recent graduates. They are seeking interns intending to equip future natural resource managers with skills in the management of cattle, range, and wildlife. Navigate to the website page to the left to find out more about this internship, and its qualifications.

In order to apply, send the following documents to cpavlicek@eastfoundation.net by February 28st with "Ranch Management Internship" in the subject line:

A 1–2 page statement of interest – describe your background, pertinent experiences and interests, accomplishments, and how this internship will benefit you.
Full resume – include all skills and proficiencies, volunteer experience, and/or other accomplishments.
Three references (contact information only).
A copy of your current college transcript. Applicants may submit an unofficial copy.

US Army Corps of Engineers

Hords Creek Summer Intern

Once again, the US Army Corps of Engineers is recruiting candidates for our 2024 Summer Park Rangers for Hords Creek, Navarro Mills, Proctor, Waco, and Whitney Lakes in north-central Texas. These positions are full-time over the summer months, pay $16 per hour with night, Sunday, holiday, and overtime pay differentials, offer personal and sick leave, and provide valuable experience working for a federal land management and recreation agency. Serving as a summer park ranger often provides the experience and connections to begin a fruitful and enjoyable career with the US Army Corps of Engineers in various roles, including park rangers, natural resources specialists, natural resources managers, or biologists, to name a few. Interested students should email their resumes to Mr. Brady Dempsey at Brady.Dempsey@usace.army.mil . https://jobs.rwfm.tamu.edu/view-job/?id=103297 as soon as possible.

Fort Worth District

These are Park Ranger, GS-0025-04 summer hire positions with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division (SWD), Fort Worth District, Operations Division in the following locations:

Benbrook Lake, 7001 Lakeside Drive, Fort Worth, Texas; (817) 292-2400.

Grapevine Lake, 110 Fairway Drive, Grapevine, Texas; (817) 865-2600

Lewisville Lake, 1801 North Mill Street, Lewisville, Texas; (469) 645-9100

Lavon Lake, 3375 Skyview Drive, Wylie, Texas; (972) 442-3141

Bardwell Lake, 4000 Observation Drive, Ennis, Texas; (972) 875-5711

2025 Trinity Summer Ranger Flyer.pdf

COALS & Texas A&M Agrilife/Research Extension

Agriculture and Natural Resource Policy Internship Program

Through this program, students complete exciting, policy-focused internships in Washington, D.C., Austin, TX, and Rome, Italy for a semester while earning academic credit. All COALS students are encouraged to apply.

The application deadline for the Fall ’25, Spring ’26 , Summer '26 programs is as follows:

FAO
1. Fall ‘25 – Applications due Wednesday, March 5 by 5 pm CST.
2. Spring ‘26 – Applications open in early March 2025
3. Summer '26 – Applications open in August 2025
Washington, D.C.
1. Fall ‘25 – Applications due Wednesday, March 5 by 5 pm CST.
2. Spring ‘26 – Applications open in early March 2025
3. Summer '26 – Applications open in August 2025

For more information or to apply, view the ANRP website by clicking below or email anrp@tamu.edu.

Texas Sea Grant - Community Engaged Internship

Sea Grant’s Community Engaged Internship (CEI) aims to broaden participation in coastal, ocean and marine sciences by offering paid internships to students in any field of study, with an interest in coastal and marine sciences. The CEI is a national program partnering with Sea Grant at colleges and universities in all coastal states. This is an 8-10 week internship experience with $6000 stipend.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit ONE compiled application PDF by email to Mia Zwolinski, Texas Sea Grant

Research Coordinator, at mzwolinski@tamu.edu.

DEADLINE: Applications due: March 7, 2025 5:00PM.

Decisions released: late April, 2025, funding received mid-to-late May, start date of internship: June 2, 2025

Application Content: ONE compiled PDF consisting of the following 3 elements compiled in the following order:

1. CV - (2-page limit) detailed education and work experience;

2. Goal Statement - (1-page-limit) emphasize your interest and how the internship opportunity will further

your career goals; optional: state which location and project to which you have a specific interest; and

3. One Letter of Recommendation - (1-page-limit) from a previous employer, current academic mentor, or a

professor/instructor. Letter must be on referee's letterhead stationery, dated and signed.

Texas Sea Grant Community Engaged Undergraduate Internship TXSG-CEI_Summer2025.pdf

Department of Rangeland Wildlife & Fisheries Management

Palacios Marine Agricultural Research (PMAR) - Oyster Hatchery Intern

The Department of RWFM and the Palacios Marine Agricultural Research Center are joined together to offer a paid, housed internship to undergraduates and graduate students. The Oyster Hatchery Team is in need of 4 interns from May '25 - August '25 and 2 interns from August '25 - December '25.

For more information on duties, qualifications, and application requirements, see the document to the left. Applications should be submitted to bsilvy@tamu.edu in PDF form by February 28th.

Summer 25 PMAR Internship Posting.docx

Coastal Prairie Grazing Land Coalition

GLC Internship Handbook 2024.pdf

Coastal Prairie GLC Intership White Paper.pdf

Coastal Prairie Grazing Land Coalition is seeking 2-3 highly qualified students from around the state who have a serious interest in becoming a ranch manager to participate in our 6th annual summer internship program. The focal ranches in this program are located in Victoria, Goliad, and Refugio Counties. To the left, you can find the internship job description as well as last year's internship handbook. These are great resources to find out more about the opportunity being offered!

Student resumes should be emailed to coastalprairieglc@gmail.com by March 15th. For any questions, please reach out to the contacts below for more information.

Matt Machacek

Rangeland Management Specialist

361-235-0440

Louis Qualia

Diebel Cattle Company

830-313-6857

Local Governments

Harris County, TX - Forestry Summer Intern, Flood Control District

Forestry Summer Intern

The Harris County Flood Control District (District) is seeking interns to join their Vegetation Management team. The team services a wide range of vegetation types and programs that include over 2,500 miles of channels, basins and buy-out lots throughout Harris County. Interns will work closely with the department’s staff forester in connection with the District’s tree inventory and assessment program. This is a 12-week paid internship program that will provide candidates with an exciting opportunity to learn ‘real world’ experience and gain clarity on their ideal career path.

Learn more and apply via the link to the left.

Environment for the Americas'

Monarch & Pollinator Research and Outreach Intern - Department of Defense

This internship opportunity is available to veterans and military spouses/dependents. Interns will be involved in monitoring monarchs and their habitats, as well as creating environmental education and outreach programs about pollinators, monarchs, and migratory species to be given at military bases.

Interns will be compensated with $600/week, paid travel expenses, and $1000 housing stipend, if necessary. There are locations throughout the US and applications are due as soon as possible. View the flyer to the right for more information on how to apply.

Houston Arboredum & Nature Center

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Summer Internship - Conservation 2025.pdf

The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is looking for undergraduate students entering their Junior or Senior year, or recently graduated students with an interest in conservation, ecological restoration, and environmental research for a summer internship position. This internship is designed for hands-on environmental work as well as performing research, allowing students to receive university credit hours. This is a 10-week paid internship. To apply, submit the following to Conservation Director, Stephen Benigno, at sbenigno@houstonarboretum.org. by March 7.

• Official Transcripts

• A one page resume with work history, relevant coursework, and any other relevant information

• A one page cover letter explaining why you are interested and qualified for this opportunity and what experiences you hope to achieve through the internship

Camp Wildlife

Camp Wildlife - Counselor - 2025.pdf

The camp is located about an hour and a half from Charleston, South Carolina, at Camp Bob Cooper, directly on Lake Marion (South Carolina’slargest lake). A majority of the camp week will focus on hunting and fishing techniques, wildlife ecology, outdoor survival skills, and shooting sports activities (shotgun, rifle, and archery). Instructors will be trained and certified through USA Archery, South Carolina 4H Shooting Sports, and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. In addition to these activities, we will also utilize other components such as swimming, team building, and various recreation activities. To see more about the camp, visit https://wildlifesummer.camp/.

Salary: $475 - $525 per week plus lodging, meals during camp and a sickness/accidental insurance plan.

Contact: If you are interested in the position please send your resume and three professional references to Megan Griffith at mg5@clemson.edu by March 1, 2025.

Long Acres Ranch

Interns will be able to gain experience in the day-to-day operations of an educational, non-profit-focused, private green space. The roughly 800 acres of space is located in the heart of Fort Bend County.

Surrounded by neighborhoods bordering the Brazos River, the property includes coastal plains, clumps of trees, a stocked 6-acre lake, a main visitor center used for meeting space, and several outbuildings. LAR does not have livestock or penned animals, as wildlife roams freely on the land.

The emphasis for the interns will be on assisting the ranch staff in the day-to-day operations of this unique educational ranch, whose mission is to support and encourage people to lead more productive and satisfying lives, to experience and enhance their spirituality and well-being, and to preserve and celebrate nature. Ideal candidates will have a strong

interest in educating all ages, from children to adults, about land and wildlife conservation.

To apply, contact October Smith by April 1.

Long Acres Ranch Internship.pdf

Environmental Consulting Firms

HDR

Internships

Environmental Sciences

HDR provides many services across the globe. For students interesteed in Environmental Consulting and Natural Resource Policy, the Environmental Sciences sector of HDR would be a great place to gain experience.

HDR understands that addressing environmental concerns is critical to virtually every project. Check out their hiring site and Environmental Sciences page to learn more!

Kimley-Horn

Applications are ongoing for an Environmental Science Intern to join Kimley-Horn in their Dallas, Texas (TX) office. This experience involves developing familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations and gaining knowledge in natural resource regulations, water quality regulatory programs, and wetlands identification while collaborating across disciplines to produce clients’ visions for the future built environment. If interested, apply ASAP, as the application can close at any time.

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