Environmental Science Internship - Beckley, WV | Internship | Beckley Sanitary
Board
The Beckley Sanitary Board is offering paid internship opportunities for Summer
2026. This program is designed for students interested in environmental science,
environmental engineering, or related fields. Interns will gain hands-on
experience through activities such as stream water monitoring, stormwater
pollution investigation and prevention, construction plan review and site
inspections, and GIS mapping of sanitary and storm sewer infrastructure.
Botanical and Soils Technician – Morgantown, WV | Full-Time (Summer) & Part-Time (Spring/Fall) 2026 | West Virginia University & USDA Forest Service
The Botanical and Soils Technician will support field and greenhouse research projects based at the West Virginia University Evansdale Campus Greenhouse and the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station in Morgantown, WV. This position involves collecting vegetation, seedbank, and soil data from mixed oak sites and glades in the Monongahela National Forest, establishing and maintaining a seedbank study, and assisting with research on invasive and native plant species.
Responsibilities include plant identification and tallying from seedbank samples, soil and vegetation collection across multiple forested sites, digging soil pits, greenhouse and common garden maintenance, seed collection across WV and surrounding states, data collection and entry, herbarium specimen preparation, and laboratory upkeep. Training will be provided for all tasks. Priority will be given to students in the Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Eberly College Department of Biology, though all WVU students—including work-study applicants—are encouraged to apply. Duration: Full-time: Mid-May through mid-August 2026, Part-time: April through mid-May and mid-August through December 2026, Positions Available: 2. For Questions, Contact: Dr. Cindy Huebner – Research Botanist, Northern Research Station, USDA Forest Service or Dr. James Thompson – Professor of Soil Science, WVU
Deadline to apply: N/A
How to Apply: Apply through Handshake and submit a resume with 2–3 references (name, title, email, phone).
Health, Human Nutrition, and Vet Sciences
Master of Veterinary Science (MVS) Program – Urbana, IL | Graduate Program | University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
The Master of Veterinary Science (MVS) program at the University of Illinois is designed to support students pursuing careers in veterinary medicine and animal health. The program is especially beneficial for students seeking to strengthen their academic background, enhance their veterinary school applications, or gain additional preparation before reapplying to DVM programs. Students in the MVS program receive individualized advising, opportunities to attend virtual veterinary courses, informational sessions, and access to campus resources that support professional development. The program focuses on building academic credentials, expanding animal health knowledge, and preparing students to become competitive applicants for veterinary and related professional programs.
Deadline to apply: Varies by term
Technical Integration Specialist - Morgantown, WV | Full-Time | Mountaintop Beverage LLC
This role supports the successful commercialization and integration of new and existing beverage products within an aseptic and Extended Shelf Life (ESL) manufacturing environment. The specialist leads product trials, plant testing, specification development, and shelf-life studies while coordinating closely with R&D, quality, operations, and customers. Responsibilities include managing technical documentation, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, supporting scale-up and process improvements, and ensuring regulatory and food safety compliance. The role also involves data analysis, troubleshooting, customer communication, and participation in ingredient and packaging approvals. Ideal candidates have a science degree, strong project management and communication skills, and 1–3 years of relevant experience, with beverage industry knowledge preferred.
Deadline to apply: N/A
Plant Science and Landscaping
Support the development and evaluation of new vegetable seed varieties by assisting with field trials, data collection, and product assessments. Responsibilities include helping plan and execute trials, collecting and analyzing data, delivering samples, and providing technical support to sales and product teams. The role also involves evaluating market trends and contributing recommendations on which products advance toward commercialization. This full-time summer internship (May–August 2026) offers hands-on experience in agronomy, horticulture, and product development. Ideal for students pursuing degrees in agronomy or horticulture with an interest in the vegetable industry.
Assist with field work focused on forest biomass production and invasive species research. Responsibilities include tree and plant identification, collecting tree measurements and root samples, herbicide application, GPS data collection, data entry, and operating harvesting equipment. Work is primarily outdoors in rugged terrain and variable weather conditions. Ideal for students in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or related fields with a valid driver’s license and an interest in hands-on forest management and research.
Apply Here: Contact Dr. Jamie Schuler at jamie.schuler@mail.wvu.edu
WVU Operations Manager/Campus Arborist is looking for 6 Landscape Workers to work over the summer.
Assist with forest management and property maintenance through fieldwork, equipment operation, and grounds upkeep. Responsibilities include timber inventory data collection, boundary flagging, regeneration and CFI plot surveys, herbicide application, GPS data collection, operating harvesting equipment, performing maintenance on machinery, and maintaining forest roads and headquarters grounds. Work requires outdoor labor in rugged terrain and varying weather, a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation. Ideal for students interested in forestry, natural resources, or environmental management seeking hands-on field experience.
2026 GIS Local Government Summer Intern
- Columbus, OH | Internship | MORPC
This paid summer internship with MORPC provides undergraduate and graduate
students hands-on experience in GIS and spatial data management for local
governments in Central Ohio. Interns work on projects such as field mapping,
interactive dashboards, online public maps, aerial imagery processing, and
GIS database maintenance. The program includes mentorship, professional development,
and exposure to regional planning operations, preparing students for careers
in public service and geographic information systems.
Deadline to apply: N/A
Director of Land Development – Tampa, FL | Full-Time | Stanley Martin Homes
Lead and oversee all aspects of land development projects, including site planning, budgeting, scheduling, and entitlement processes. Responsibilities include managing teams, coordinating with contractors and municipalities, reviewing development plans, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. This role is ideal for experienced professionals in construction or land development who excel in leadership, project management, and stakeholder communication within a fast-paced homebuilding environment.
Deadline to apply: N/A
Director of Land Acquisition – Tampa, FL | Full-Time | Stanley Martin Homes
Lead land acquisition efforts by identifying, evaluating, and securing land for residential development. Responsibilities include sourcing new deals, managing due diligence and feasibility studies, negotiating contracts, and presenting opportunities to the investment committee. This role is ideal for experienced professionals in real estate or homebuilding who excel in relationship building, negotiation, and project management in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
Deadline to apply: N/A
Land Intern – Greenville, SC | Internship | Stanley Martin Homes
Support land acquisition and development efforts by assisting with market research, feasibility studies, and due diligence activities. Responsibilities include analyzing zoning and regulatory requirements, organizing data, and collaborating with team members on land evaluation projects. This role is ideal for students nearing graduation who are interested in real estate, land development, or urban planning, offering hands-on experience in research, analysis, and project support within a professional homebuilding environment.
Deadline to apply: N/A
GIS Developer II - Remote | Full-Time | Advanced Software Technologies- Great for Alumni!
Develop and maintain advanced geospatial systems by managing complex spatial databases, performing spatial analysis, and building custom GIS applications and web mapping solutions. This remote position is with a West Virginia-based company seeking candidates with 2–3 years of experience, particularly GIS program graduates, offering a salary range of $80K–$100K depending on experience. Responsibilities include geodatabase design, automating workflows using Python and SQL, supporting ArcGIS Enterprise environments, and creating interactive dashboards and visualization products. The role involves collaborating on full project lifecycles, providing technical support, and developing innovative geospatial tools for federal and commercial clients. Ideal for candidates with strong GIS, programming, and analytical skills, experience with ArcGIS and web development technologies, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts and work both independently and within a team.
Deadline to apply: Not specified
Habitat Technician - Coolville, OH | Full-Time, Seasonal, or Part-Time options | Keeping It Native Land Management
Support land management and conservation projects including invasive species removal, habitat restoration, prescribed fire support, and vegetation management. Responsibilities include operating tools and heavy equipment, planting native species, maintaining safe work practices, traveling to job sites, and assisting with habitat planning and implementation. Ideal for individuals who enjoy outdoor work, can handle physically demanding conditions, and have strong teamwork and communication skills; training provided, natural resources background preferred but not required.
Deadline to apply: Not specified
GIS Technician – Wilmington, NC or Morgantown, WV | Full-Time | Green Assets
The GIS Technician supports spatial analysis, mapping, and data management for forest carbon offset projects, working closely with the Lead GIS & Data Analyst. Responsibilities include performing GIS analyses, managing spatial datasets, producing high-quality maps, and supporting workflows across project development, monitoring, and verification. The role also involves working with parcel and land ownership data to assist business development and project feasibility efforts. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented problem-solvers with strong GIS and cartographic skills, proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, and a background in GIS or a related field. This position offers hands-on experience applying GIS to conservation, forestry, and land management projects in a collaborative, fast-growing organization.
Deadline to apply: 5/29/2026
Apply Here: Send a letter of interest and resume to kmann@green-assets.com
Outdoor Education
2026 Parks & Recreation Local Government Summer Intern - Columbus, OH
| Internship | MORPC
This paid summer internship offers undergraduate and graduate students hands-on
experience in parks, recreation, and natural resource management with local
governments in Central Ohio. Interns work on projects such as GIS mapping,
asset management, stream health analyses, tree inventories, public outreach,
and grant research. The program includes mentorship, professional development,
and exposure to regional planning operations, preparing students for careers
in public service and parks and recreation management.
Deadline to apply: N/A
Promise VISTA Summer Associate - Kingwood, WV | Full-Time Seasonal (9 weeks, June–July 2026) | Friends of the Cheat
Support environmental education, youth programming, and community outreach initiatives focused on the Cheat River watershed. Responsibilities include assisting with snorkeling-based education programs, leading or supporting hands-on learning activities for students, developing educational materials, and helping coordinate community events and outreach efforts. The role also involves social media content creation, volunteer coordination, and event support such as concerts and public programs. Work includes outdoor activities, engaging with youth, and in-water programming, requiring strong communication, organization, creativity, and water safety skills. Ideal for candidates interested in environmental education, community engagement, and conservation.
Deadline to apply: N/A
Apply Here: Interested candidates – please, contact Lisa Maraffa at lisa@cheat.org before applying through My Americorps.
Education Intern – Morgantown, WV | Internship | West Virginia Botanic Garden
The Education Intern at the West Virginia Botanic Garden gains hands-on experience with a nonprofit organization focused on public education, youth programming, and visitor services. The intern supports school field trip programs by leading student groups under the guidance of the Education Director, teaching science and natural history lessons (training provided). Additional responsibilities include greeting and orienting visitors, assisting in the Visitors Center, helping develop and revise lesson plans and self-guided educational materials, and supporting summer camp planning and instruction. The role may also involve assisting with special events, garden and site maintenance, and other tasks as assigned. This position provides valuable experience in environmental education, informal science instruction, and nonprofit operations. Internship compensation: $11.50/hour. Time commitment: Flexible; total hours can be adjusted to meet academic requirements.
Deadline to apply: Still Openings (rolling review)
Apply Here: Please send a resume and cover letter to Abigail Waugh at abigail@wvbg.org
Summer Nature Camp Instructor – Morgantown, WV | Internship | West Virginia Botanic Garden
The Summer Nature Camp Instructor at the West Virginia Botanic Garden leads outdoor, nature-based camps focused on environmental education and youth engagement. Instructors support full-day Nature Explorers camps (grades 2–5) and half-day Curious Kids camps (PreK–1), delivering hands-on lessons, games, crafts, and outdoor exploration centered on birds, wildflowers, trees, insects, water, and wildlife. Responsibilities include planning and preparing lessons with camp leadership, daily camp set-up and clean-up, teaching engaging natural history activities, supervising campers to maintain a safe environment, and fostering an inclusive, welcoming camp community. This role provides practical experience in environmental education, youth programming, and nonprofit operations.
Time commitment: 5 weeks of camp (June 8–July 17) plus planning; approximately 150 total hours. Instructors must be available for all camp weeks. Additional hours may be available.Compensation: $11.50/hour.Qualifications: General knowledge of West Virginia natural history and experience with or interest in working with children preferred; all interested candidates are encouraged to apply.
Deadline to apply: Still Openings (rolling review)
Apply Here: Please send a resume and cover letter to Abigail Waugh at abigail@wvbg.org
Outdoor Education Teacher / Naturalist - Worton, MD | Full-Time |
Echo Hill Outdoor School
This immersive outdoor education role
with Echo Hill Outdoor School engages students in hands-on, experiential
learning across the Chesapeake Bay region. You’ll teach ecology, outdoor
skills, environmental science, and group development classes while living
and working in a residential camp setting. Responsibilities include leading
field-based lessons, supervising students outside the classroom, and supporting
their social and personal growth. This position is ideal for individuals
passionate about environmental education, youth development, and experiential
learning in natural settings.
Deadline to apply: 8/3/2026
Wildlife and Fisheries
Wildlife Laborer - Coopers Rock State Forest, WV | Temporary Employment (2026) | West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Assist with maintenance and upkeep of Coopers Rock State Forest and associated Wildlife Management Areas, including Snake Hill, Cheat Canyon, Pedlar, and Little Indian WMAs. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining tractors, chainsaws, weed eaters, UTVs, herbicide equipment, hand and power tools, and welding equipment; performing general building and grounds maintenance; limited carpentry, plumbing, and painting; and supporting wildlife tasks such as nuisance bear trapping, deer surveys, and necropsies. Work involves heavy lifting, indoor and outdoor environments, and variable weather conditions. Ideal for individuals with mechanical skills, experience with outdoor equipment, and an interest in wildlife and forest management.
Deadline to apply: Not specified
Apply Here: Contact Logan Klingler, Wildlife Manager, at 304-206-2186
Hourly Laborer – Apple Grove & Elizabeth, WV | Seasonal/Temporary | West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
The Hourly Laborer with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources assists with hatchery operations, focusing on statewide warmwater fish culture and stocking efforts. Duties include general fish husbandry, facility maintenance, and performing tasks in harsh weather and rough terrain. Work may involve walking steep embankments, lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasional atypical hours. Housing is not provided.
Locations: Apple Grove Hatchery (Apple Grove, WV) and Palestine Hatchery (Elizabeth, WV)
Starting Hourly Rate: $14.00/hour (up to 40 hours/week); WV State PEIA Health Insurance available
Anticipated Start: April 2026
Deadline to apply: N/A
Apply Here: Contact Dawn Hale at Dawn.r.hale@wv.gov
Biology Graduate Teaching Assistant – Morgantown, WV | Part-Time (Fall 2026) | West Virginia University Department of Biology
Graduate Teaching Assistants support introductory biology lab courses by leading lab sessions, guiding students through experiments, grading assignments, and using active learning techniques to teach scientific concepts. Responsibilities include attending weekly preparatory meetings, holding office hours, preparing quizzes (for select courses), proctoring exams, and completing safety training. This role is ideal for graduate students interested in teaching and developing communication and instructional skills while gaining hands-on academic experience. Applicants must be full-time WVU graduate students with strong organizational, communication, and time management skills, and be able to commit approximately 20 hours per week.
Deadline to apply: 5/15/2026 (applications accepted on a rolling basis until 8/15/2026)
Apply Here: Send resume, two letters of recommendation, and undergraduate/graduate transcripts to Katrina.Stewart@mail.wvu.edu
Wildlife Biological Science Technician – Multiple Locations, Location Negotiable After Selection | Term or Temporary | USDA APHIS Wildlife Services
Assist with wildlife management and damage control efforts to protect agriculture, natural resources, property, and public safety. Responsibilities include conducting wildlife damage assessments, identifying problem species, implementing lethal and non-lethal control techniques, maintaining data records, and preparing reports. Technicians may also modify control strategies based on environmental and local conditions, use specialized tools (including firearms and trapping equipment), and support outreach with stakeholders. This role offers hands-on field experience in wildlife management and human-wildlife conflict mitigation, with opportunities for entry-level (GS-5) and more experienced (GS-6) candidates with relevant education or experience in biology, ecology, or related fields.
Deadline to apply: Rolling (applications reviewed weekly)
Conservation Technician – Richmond County, NC | Temporary (11 months, possible renewal) | NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Work as part of a 6-person team managing nearly 70,000 acres of public game lands, gaining hands-on experience in wildlife and habitat management. Responsibilities include assisting with habitat development, operating heavy equipment, conducting wildlife and fish surveys, maintaining public access areas and infrastructure, and supporting prescribed burns and ecosystem restoration efforts. This role involves extensive outdoor work in challenging conditions and requires comfort with equipment operation, land management practices, and fieldwork. Housing with utilities may be available. Ideal for candidates with experience or education in wildlife or fisheries management and skills in equipment operation, navigation, and habitat techniques.
Deadline to apply: N/A
Apply Here: Please send resume and three current references to Nathan Winter: nathan.winter@ncwildlife.gov
Biological Field Technician – Keyser, WV | Temporary | Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST)
Assist with wildlife monitoring at a wind energy facility, focusing on bird and bat fatality surveys and ecological data collection. Responsibilities include identifying and recording wildlife data, conducting field surveys, supporting research trials, and using equipment such as GPS units and range finders. Work involves extensive outdoor activity in varying and sometimes harsh conditions, requiring physical endurance, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. This seasonal role (June–October 2026) offers hands-on field experience, training, mileage reimbursement, and potential housing support. Ideal for candidates with a background or interest in biology, wildlife management, or environmental science.
Deadline to apply: N/A