Natural Resources Intern

About This Role

Join SWCA as a Natural Resources Intern for Summer 2026, contributing to environmental science projects in both office and field settings. Collaborate with seasoned professionals on innovative solutions to environmental challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers and field leads in various natural resources surveys, including wetland delineations, wildlife surveys, and botanical surveys
• Engage in office tasks such as data clean-up, reporting, and other activities to support the Natural Resources team
• Conduct fieldwork across office locations and nearby states, sometimes involving extended hikes either independently or with colleagues
• Adhere to the safety program and looks out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards

Requirements

• Currently enrolled juniors or seniors pursuing a bachelor's degree in an environmental-related field, or recent graduates within 12 months of May 1, 2026
• Experience with natural resources fieldwork through coursework, projects, professional/intern experience, or volunteer work
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software
• Good communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail
• Ability and willingness to learn new survey and monitoring techniques and protocols
• Ability to travel, walk, and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather and rugged terrain, with the capacity to carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, execute tasks effectively, and adapt to shifting priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an environmental-related field
• Experience with natural resources fieldwork through coursework, projects, professional/intern experience, or volunteer work.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with GPS devices, digital data collection, and mapping software like ArcGIS
• Technical writing experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits