This map of the Hudson-Raritan Estuary reflects the span in which internship and fellowships opportunities posted here are located.
The value of internships and fellowships in the environmental sciences is indisputable. Students gain practical skills, essential work experience, and the chance to build connections in the field. Participating organizations gain an extra pair of hands and a chance to help engage and train the next generation of environmental professionals.
This searchable database is intended to connect high school and undergraduate students to open internships and fellowships to help organizations reach an expanded and more diverse pool of applicants. Listings are located within the Hudson-Raritan Estuary watershed – an area we define as stretching from the Troy Dam near Albany, NY to the Sandy Hook-Rockaway Point transect. This includes the Passaic and Hackensack Rivers, the Lower Raritan River, and Jamaica Bay. All positions listed below are in fields relevant to careers in environmental science and policy.
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Please Be Advised: “Position Keywords” are used for searching and a quick overview; click the “Organization” links for full position summaries and application details
Student Opportunities Board
| Organization | Age Group | Pay | Location | Position Keywords | Duration | Due Date | hf:tax:pay | hf:tax:location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Parks Foundation: Multiple Internships Available | High School, College Undergraduates | Paid | New York, NY | Education, Field Work, Stewardship Engagement | 9 or 12 months | Open until filled | paid | new-york-ny |
| Water Resources Institute Cornell University: Restoration Ecologist | College Undergraduates, College Graduates | Paid | Albany, NY | Conservation, Field Work, Project Coordination or Management | Full-time | May 5, 2024 | paid | albany-ny |
| Bronx River Alliance: EELS Internship Program | High School | Paid | Bronx, NY | Conservation, Education, Field Work, Scientific Research, Scientific Writing, Stewardship Engagement | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter | April 8, 2024 | paid | bronx-ny |
| Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability and Equity (RISE): Summer Leadership Internship (Shore Corps) | High School | Paid | Arverne, NY | Community Engagement or Advocacy, Conservation, Education, Field Work, Professional Development | 6 weeks | May 1, 2024 | paid | arverne-ny |
| Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability and Equity (RISE): Summer Science Research Internship (Environmentor) | High School | Paid | Arverne, NY | Conservation, Education, Field Work, Lab Research, Scientific Research, Scientific Writing | 7 weeks | Open until filled | paid | arverne-ny |
| New York-New Jersey Trail Conference: Conservation Corps | College Undergraduates, College Graduates | Paid | Harriman, NY | Communications and Outreach, Community Engagement or Advocacy, Conservation, Field Work, Professional Development, Stewardship Engagement | 4-6 months | Open until filled | paid | harriman-ny |
