NYSERDA Clean Energy Internship Program: "NYSERDA is helping prepare the next generation of clean energy workers by funding internships for students and recent graduates at clean energy companies across New York State. By participating in the Clean Energy Internship Program, clean energy employers will have access to pre-qualified candidates alongside cost-share support for up to 90% of their wages. Meanwhile, interns will gain hands-on experience in the growing clean energy sector through part-time or full-time paid internships".
GeoSPACE Geoscience Field Program: "The GeoSPACE program is built on the idea that field courses can and should be accessible and inclusive. Beyond the field course, GeoSPACE students become part of a mentoring and support network designed to help students find success in their future geoscience endeavors. In addition to creating opportunities for people with disabilities and other marginalized identities to gain field experience and mentorship, our goal is to act as a model for other field course leaders who are interested in creating more equitable field learning opportunities for their students."
New York City Department of Environmental Protection: "We offer paid and unpaid undergraduate and graduate internships year-round in a variety of fields during the fall, spring, and summer sessions. This page will list open positions when available. Students that are interested in a position should apply as soon as possible, as applications are often reviewed on a rolling basis."
New York City Parks Department: "NYC Parks helps bring together people from all over our great city. From the iconic Central Park to neighborhood playgrounds, we own and operate some of the most exemplary green spaces in the world. At NYC Parks, our mission is to plan resilient and sustainable parks, public spaces, and recreational amenities, build a park system for the present and future generations, and care for parks and public spaces."
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection: Full-time, part-time, and seasonal opportunities working with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Many of these opportunities have rolling deadlines, and seasonal opportunities open up intermittently. Because of this, it is recommended that you check this website frequently for updates on new employment opportunities depending on the time of the year, in particular during the fall and spring semesters.
National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates: "'NSF funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program. An REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Each student is associated with a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel. Undergraduate students supported with NSF funds must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. An REU Site may be at either a US or foreign location."
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA): "The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is America’s civil space program and the global leader in space exploration. The agency has a diverse workforce of just under 18,000 civil servants, and works with many more U.S. contractors, academia, and international and commercial partners to explore, discover, and expand knowledge for the benefit of humanity. With an annual budget of $23.2 billion in Fiscal Year 2021, which is less than 0.5% of the overall U.S. federal budget, NASA supports more than 312,000 jobs across the United States, generating more than $64.3 billion in total economic output (Fiscal Year 2019). "
NASA Pathways Internships: "We strategically hire our Pathways Interns based on long-term potential and alignment with NASA’s future workforce needs. Specializing in multi-semester experiences, the Pathways Internship Program prepares you for a career at NASA and offers a direct pipeline to full-time employment at NASA upon graduation. In addition to the Pathways Internship Program, there are many other exciting types of internship opportunities at NASA—check out intern.nasa.gov or view the internship brochure below for more information!"
NASA Intern: A list of diverse internship opportunities from NASA designed for students at a variety of academic levels including undergraduate, master's, and Ph.D. students. This list is updated when new opportunities arise, so make sure to review this list periodically for new and exciting opportunities you can apply to. Please make sure to review the eligibility requirements.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Student Opportunities Database: "Welcome to NOAA’s student opportunities database! NOAA has opportunities for students of any level — from kindergarten through high school, undergraduate and graduate, and even recent graduates. Opportunities include one-day events, summer internships at NOAA, multi-year fellowships, and more."
United States Environmental Protection Agency: "EPA internships, fellowships, and recent graduate positions provide a great introduction to our work and may lead to permanent employment. These opportunities are available at our Washington D.C. headquarters, in our ten regional offices, and at our labs and research centers throughout the nation."
United States Geological Survey (USGS) Pathways Internship Program: "The USGS Internship Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school and getting paid for the work performed."
American Museum of Natural History:
Museum Education Experience Program: "Through our comprehensive learning program, interns develop the skillful art of initiating engaging science conversations through our interactive and reflective workshops. MEEP interns initiate science discussions with our Museum’s visitors using the halls as a launchpad. They go beyond conveying mere facts to support our people in fostering a deeper understanding and connection to the science content in our exhibition spaces." They have deadlines listed for the Fall, Spring, and Summer.
REU Physical Sciences Program: "The Research Experience for Undergraduates Program in Physical Sciences (Earth and Planetary Sciences and Astrophysics) is funded by the National Science Foundation. The Museum's Division of Physical Sciences—in collaboration with the City University of New York (CUNY)—is pleased to offer summer undergraduate research opportunities in Astrophysics, and Earth and Planetary Sciences. Our program brings approximately eight students to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City each summer for a ten-week experience working with our curators, faculty, and post-doctoral fellows. Students receive a $ 5,000 traineeship stipend, as well as per diem costs for housing and meals, relocation expenses, and transportation subsidies. Housing is made available at nearby Columbia University."
REU Biology Program: "The Research Experience for Undergraduates Program in Systematics and Evolutionary Biology is funded by the National Science Foundation and has been in place for 30 years. Our program brings approximately ten students to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City each summer for a ten-week experience working with our curators, faculty, and post-doctoral fellows. Research projects span diverse fields of comparative biology including paleontology, genomics, population biology, conservation biology, and phylogenetics and taxonomy. Students have access to the Museum's immense natural history collections as well as state-of-the-art equipment for advanced imaging (CT scanner, SEM, TEM) and genomics (Sanger and pyrosequencing platforms). Students receive a $6,000 traineeship stipend, as well as per diem costs for housing and meals, relocation expenses, and transportation subsidies. Pending COVID pandemic conditions, and assuming the program is held onsite at AMNH, housing at nearby Columbia University is made available. In addition to conducting original research projects throughout the summer, students also participate in formal instruction in systematics and evolution, and receive training in ethics, networking, communication, and other career-building skills."
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden: '"We’re hiring! Apply today to work with Snug Harbor’s team at our historic 83-acre campus." Many seasonal opportunities arise at Snug Harbor so make sure that you are checking this site frequently, in particular during the spring semester.
Freshkills Park Alliance:
Employment Opportunities: An active list of paid employment opportunities at Freshkills Park Alliance on Staten Island New York, the largest landfill-to-park reclamation project in the world! Seasonal opportunities at this park do exist, so make sure you are checking particularly in the spring semester.
Volunteer Opportunities: "Bring your energy and enthusiasm to our volunteer events and help with beautification/cleanup projects at Schmul Park, the New Springville Greenway, 2240 Richmond Avenue and our kayak launch. Come participate in the events, learn more about the Park and then spread the enthusiasm to your friends and family. By maintaining green spaces and assisting with events, like our annual Discovery Day, volunteers help make visiting Freshkills Park a great experience. Staff are always there for support and guidance. You can find upcoming volunteer events on our Events page. Please know that when these programs [run], [they] will be conducted in accordance with all necessary protocols."
Tibor T. Polgar Undergraduate Fellowship: ''The Tibor T. Polgar Fellowship program is a student research program of the Hudson River Foundation (HRF) conducted in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Named in honor of Dr. Tibor T. Polgar, a major participant in the early planning and development of the Foundation, this program provides a summer grant ($5,500 for each fellowship) and research funds (up to $1,500) for up to eight undergraduate students to conduct research on the Hudson River, under the guidance of a faculty mentor (mentors to receive a $1,000 honorarium)."
Pathways Into Science: "The mission of the Institute for Broadening Participation is to increase diversity in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workforce. Since 2003, IBP has connected underrepresented students with STEM funding and research opportunities, and has provided faculty and administrators with tools and resources to help promote the positive factors that keep underrepresented students on the STEM pathway into successful STEM careers. We design and implement strategies to increase access to STEM education, funding, and careers, with special emphasis on diverse underrepresented groups. We believe that diversifying the STEM workforce is the best way to ensure our nation's economic vitality and solve global challenges."
Central Park Conservancy: An active list of opportunities at Central Park Conservancy in Manhattan. Seasonal opportunities at this park do exist, so make sure you are checking particularly in the spring semester.
CUNY Pipeline Program: "The Pipeline Program is a CUNY-wide initiative designed to provide educational and financial support to CUNY undergraduates from groups currently underrepresented in our nation's universities who are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in preparation for college-level teaching and advanced research."
Natural Areas Conservancy: "Welcome to the Natural Areas Conservancy Career Center! Please see below for current openings to join our team of staff and interns to further our mission to champion urban natural areas in New York City and across the nation through innovative research, partnerships, and advocacy."
American Conservation Experience: "American Conservation Experience (ACE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing rewarding environmental service opportunities for young adults and emerging professionals of all backgrounds to explore and improve public lands while gaining practical professional experience."
EDICT Internships: "EDICT is a partnership between Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI), Elemental Excelerator, and FutureMap. It is designed to match employers from all corners of climate innovation — for-profits, nonprofits, funders, and government organizations — with aspiring climate professionals, college students, and recent graduates from traditionally excluded backgrounds."
Queer Outdoor & Environmental Job Board: "This job board is a collaboration between Pattie Gonia and Red Fong (they/them). It was launched in June 2021 to get queer folks hired in the environmental and outdoor industries! So far 2,448 Queer people have posted their info to the board, 1,568 Jobs have been posted from brands including yours along with other top outdoor brands and non-profits, and 1,171 of the jobs listed on the board have been filled. We know that these numbers don't accurately reflect how many people have actually found jobs through this board. Please feel free to let us know if you did! Please contact pattiegoniajobs@gmail.com with questions"
UCAR Center for Science Education (UCAR SciEd): "Students who participate in internships at UCAR and NCAR gain valuable experience, forge connections with leaders in their fields, and contribute to cutting-edge research projects."
MobilizeGreen: "MobilizeGreen develops leaders who share the values of the communities most impacted by climate change. By removing barriers and creating access to career pathways, MobilizeGreen connects youth of color with leadership opportunities through partners working to solve environmental issues. We help young people launch their careers, provide access to hands-on work experience, soft skills training, and professional development, and help partners get work done."
The Virtual Intern: "We offer paid project-based virtual internships, typically 4 - 8 weeks, each quarter that introduces you to real-world teams and projects where you’ll be able to showcase your passion, energy and commitment in a truly unique way. It’s all about giving you the experience that allows you to change the world."
Career Pathway Fellowships: "If you are looking for paid career pathway opportunities with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (“FWS”), one of our fellowship programs might be just what you’re looking for! We have three FWS fellowship programs —maintenance, infrastructure, and resiliency cohorts— that bring together a culturally and ethnically diverse group of students and recent graduates to serve in supportive, growth-oriented fellowships. These paid fellowships with benefits typically are 26-52 weeks on wildlife refuges."
Resource Assistant Internships: "The Resource Assistant's Program typically is a 26 - 52 week paid internship program with a Federal public lands agency, including agencies such as the USDA Forest Service. The program is designed for emerging professionals, typically recent graduates, to launch their natural and cultural resources careers. Interns receive hands-on learning experience, mentorship, and coaching to complete mission-critical work."
UCAR Student + Postdoc: "These range from one-week workshops to summer-long internships to multi-year programs, and the opportunities span all our fields of study, from high-performance computing and data science to solar physics and climate science."
Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI): "SULI is a paid internship opportunity sponsored and managed by the DOE Office of Science’s Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) in collaboration with DOE laboratories/facilities. Students can participate in SULI either in a 10-week summer internship (May–August) or in a semester-long experience (August–December or January–May). Each year, students from around the country participate in SULI at one of the 17 participating DOE laboratories/facilities. In this comprehensive internship, you’ll be mentored by a leading science expert who will guide you in a specific research area to gain maximum exposure to one of the many science and technology areas that underpin the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) diverse missions. This is an opportunity for you to enhance your professional network and develop your interests in state-of-the-art research facilities and to enhance your professional network."
Department of Energy Minority Education Institutions Student Partnership Program (MEISPP): "Demographics in America are shifting towards a more diverse workforce. And yet, minorities are under-represented in the STEM workforce that the country depends upon for innovation and growth. The STEM Education Pipeline Division Student Partnership Program offers talented undergraduate and graduate students 10-week summer internships with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its national laboratories. Our goal is to get students excited about and prepared for STEM and energy careers at the DOE, other federal agencies or the private sector. Our hope is that doing exciting work, gaining confidence and making contacts will open up opportunities for students of diverse backgrounds and geographies."
Department of Energy Students and Recent Graduates: "The Department of Energy (DOE) recognizes the value that student interns and entry level employees bring to our multi-talented workforce. We maintain a wide range of student-focused programs to help you explore the array of opportunities offered by DOE."