Department of Environmental Protection - OPS Positions

FL DEP has several opportunities for students in biology, chemistry and environmental sciences in Drinking Water and Wastewater programs. Serious candidates can contact Melissa Long, P.E., Water Facilities Administrator at 904.807.3301 or via e-mail at Melissa.M.Long@dep.state.fl.us.

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) provides high school students, college students, and others with meaningful conservation service internships and volunteer opportunities in our National Parks, Forests, and other public lands. Enjoy adventure, gain experience, and make a difference.

There are thousands of opportunities in more than 50 disciplines within the liberal arts and science fields. Completed internships recently included creating a herbarium of desert plants and GPS mapping in Arizona, community education and public relations/graphic design work with the National Interagency Fire Center in Idaho, guided tours and educating school groups about Pueblo culture and ruins at the Mesa Verda National Park and an archaeological dig at Dinosaur National Monument.
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The Conservancy of Southwest Florida offers internships to help aspiring environmentalists gain valuable skills and training in specific areas of interest. Supporting careers in the field is a key part of The Conservancy's role as a steward for the environment.

Each year, The Conservancy places approximately 52 interns in various positions throughout the organization. Participants are recent college graduates or students completing university studies who wish to receive real-world, hands-on experience in environmental careers. A scholarship is awarded to the intern in the amount of $1,500 for every quarter (12 weeks) completed — equivalent to $125 per week of service. Optional FREE housing is also available.
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The Co-operative Education/Internship program at St. Johns River Water Management District is designed to be mutually beneficial to both the District and the student. This program provides the student with a solid foundation and understanding of workplace ethic and is specifically tailored to the needs of each individual student's area of concentration.

Qualifications
A student must be either:
* a vocational/technical school student enrolled in a diploma program, attending school full-time in a program relative to the co-op/intern assignment
* a student who has graduated from high school or has obtained a G.E.D. and is currently enrolled in a community college, attending school full-time in an associate of science degree program, and working in the occupational area of his/her course of study
* a college junior, senior or graduate student with a major relative to the co-op/intern assignment.
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Advanced Environmental Laboratories Inc.

Entry-level positions involving basic analytical techniques related to environmental monitoring and permitting. Modern instrumentation, up-to-date protocols and association with professional analysts. Excellent opportunity to gain real-world experience. Flexible hours, approx. $12/hour.

For more information or to apply contact
April Moore, Program Manager, UNF Environmental Center at april.moore@unf.edu

Environmental Conservation Laboratories, Inc.
For information or to apply contact
Scott Martin, Laboratory Manager
296-3007 or email smartin@encolabs.com

ECO Environmental Internships: for Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, CS, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geology

Cool Works: seasonal employment in National Parks and Ski Resorts

The Washington Center: prepares students for civic leadership through experiential education

Health related internships: provided by National Institute of Health

Helping out in the Outdoors: provided by American Hiking Society

DC Internships: designed for students majoring in public policy,
politics, economics and international relations

Internship Programs: over 2600 employers and 200,000 positions, search by location or employers that offer internship programs

Employment Opportunities at

USGS National Map Corps

Caribbean Conservation - Sea Turtle League

Florida Storm Water, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector Training & Certification Program

Florida Park Volunteer Opportunities and Application

Nature Conservancy

Sierra Club - Volunteer Application

Volunteer Match - needs in Jacksonville / Environment Related

St. Johns River Water Management District - WAV program