Off-Campus Internships
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
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
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/
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, see the WRC internship listing page.
Contact: Wendy Tremblay, email: wtremblay@wildriversconservancy.org, phone: 715-483-3300 extension: 30