These opportunities are curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement. Please reach out directly to opportunity sponsors with any questions about their offerings.
Wildlife Intern
Davie, FL — Paid — Apply by January 23
The Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center is seeking enthusiastic individuals for summer internships. Intern will assist with projects related to research and monitoring of native and invasive reptiles in southern Florida. Primary duties include live trapping and camera trapping for Argentine Black & White Tegus, radio tracking of Burmese pythons, camera trapping and herpetofaunal surveys, necropsy of select specimens, and American Alligator and Crocodile data collection.
UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station Internship
Various locations, FL — Paid — Apply by January 25
The UF/IFAS NCBS summer internship program is intended to give undergraduate students at UF an opportunity for real-world, paid experience in research and/or extension activities. Selected students will work alongside practicing researchers and natural resource managers.
American Chemical Society Science Communication Internship
Washington, DC — Paid — Apply by January 26
The Science Communications intern will work with the science news team to write and edit science releases. They will work with the video production team to write and produce multimedia content (video, podcast, and webinars). They will also support the social media team to disseminate scientific content that a general audience will engage with. The ideal candidate is passionate about science and storytelling and will have experience translating scientific content (verbally and/or visually) for a general audience.
Research Internship in Plant Ecology
Venus, FL — Paid — Apply by January 29
We seek to hire a motivated plant ecologist for an 8 month internship position in the Plant Ecology Program of Dr. Aaron David at Archbold Biological Station, located in south-central Florida. In the Plant Ecology Program, we study nearly two dozen rare species of endemic plants in endangered Florida scrub and related communities, and have unique, multidecadal demographic datasets coupled with detailed fire records. Our research emphasizes conservation biology, plant demography, plant-microbe interactions, restoration ecology, fire ecology, landscape ecology, and fire management.
Our World-Underwater Scholarship Society Internships
Various locations, FL — Paid — Apply by January 31
The Our World-Underwater Scholarship Society (OWUSS) is offernig a variety of experience-based summer internships in scientific diving, the National Parks Service, underwater photography, and marine conservation and education.
Vermont Center for Ecostudies Summer Internships
White River Junction, VT — Paid — Apply by January 30
As a VCE intern from June 16–August 21, 2026, you will be immersed in our organization, working directly alongside scientists in the field and at our office in White River Junction, VT. You will meaningfully contribute to our ongoing long-term research, work in a collaborative environment, and develop your skills for the next stage of your career. Three positions are available: the Core Conservation Internship, Future Ecologist Internship, and the Alexander Dickey Conservation Internship.
Fish and Feathers Internship Program Gulf Islands National Seashore
Gulf Breeze, FL — Paid — Apply by February 2
Fish and Feathers is a program funded by the National Park Service (NPS) and administered by Environment for the Americas. Our goal is to provide our national park partners with talented interns who are eager to learn and to engage with local communities. The intern will focus on supporting, implementing, and leading community outreach programs that focus on fishing and birding activities.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Summer Student Fellowship
Woods Hole, MA — Paid — Apply by February 1
The Summer Student Fellowship program brings students to Woods Hole for a 10-12 week paid research experience. They learn about ocean science, attend lectures and professional development sessions, and conduct independent research working alongside world-class ocean scientists and engineers.
Return ‘Em Right Social Media Specialist
Remote, Gulf Coast of FL preferred — Paid — Apply by February 6
The Social Media Specialist is responsible for creating, curating, and posting content on Return ‘Em Right social media accounts. The Social Media Specialist will also assess social media performance and provide effective monitoring, reports and collaborative approaches to enhance communications efforts in support of program goals.
UF/IFAS CAIP Communications Assistant
Gainesville, FL – Paid — Apply by February 6
The UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (CAIP) is seeking a part-time communications assistant. The overall responsibilities will be recording and editing videos, designing print layouts, social media post curation, and blog writing. Applicants are expected to have some experience in the Adobe Suite, including InDesign, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop. The applicant should also have an interest in science communication and drive to learn.
Montana Dinosaur Center Summer Field Internship
Bynum, MT — Paid — Apply by February 10
The Montana Dinosaur Center is hiring for our summer internship program! This is an entry level position with an emphasis on paleontological field work and public communication. The goal of this program is to grant potential hires the opportunity to gain experience in the various aspects of paleontology. While the focus is on science communication and fossil excavation, interns will also have the opportunity to involve themselves in the full process from when a fossil is discovered on the surface, to when it is out on display.
UF/IFAS Undergraduate Research Internships
Various locations, FL — Paid — Apply by February 20
The UF/IFAS Undergraduate Research Internships is open to all undergraduate students currently enrolled in one of the 22 CALS majors. Selected interns will be matched with a faculty member and expected to complete their internship between July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Internships
Edgewater, MD — Paid — Apply by February 15
Interns at SERC conduct independent projects on a wide range of topics including some of the most profound issues challenging our world today such as habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species. The internship program enables students to work on independent research projects relevant to their own academic and professional goals under the mentorship of an internship supervisor. Projects span the range of research conducted at SERC, including environmental chemistry, marine and estuarine ecology, molecular ecology, and terrestrial ecology. Projects are also offered in public engagement, with opportunities in environmental education, participatory science, and science writing.
Walt Disney Imagineering Sustainable Design & Engineering Intern
Glendale, CA — Paid — No application deadline listed
As an intern on the Imagineering Sustainability team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop sustainability ideas for the built environment, work with project teams across the global portfolios to assist with analyzing and integrating sustainable design opportunities to minimize environmental impact, coordinate with master planning on resort-wide sustainability opportunities, and more.
EarthScope Student Career Internship Program
Remote — Paid — Apply by February 15
The EarthScope Student Career Internship Program offers unique real-world work experience for undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates related to the interns’ academic and career goals. There are five internships available, all related to geophysics: Educational Resources and Data, Cloud OnRamp, Computing and Data Science, Science Communication, and Seismology Skill Building.
Grassy Waters Preserve Environmental Education Internship
West Palm Beach, FL — Paid — Apply by March 30
In this internship, interns can learn teaching techniques and Everglades ecology through hands-on field Experiences, design environmental education resources, and connect campers to their watershed through live virtual and in-person field trip programs.