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KALU YALA - Sustainable Whole-System Community Intern Program
About Kalu Yala:
California Center for Sustainable Energy - Internship Program ( Climate Change and Renewable Energy projects
Organization: The CCSE Internship Program offers internship opportunities to qualified undergraduate and graduate students , a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fields of energy program implementation, outreach and education. This program enables students to work on specific projects under the direction of CCSE's professional staff and is tailored to provide the maximum educational benefit to each participant.
Location: San Diego, CA
Length: flexible. opportunities available year-round
Level: minimum of three years of undergraduate training
Compensation: unpaid
The Environmental Law and Policy Center - Environmental Policy Intern
Organization: LPC is the Midwest’s leading public interest environmental legal advocacy and eco-business innovation organization. They develop strategic advocacy campaigns to protect our natural resources and improve environmental quality. Job activities may include research, clean energy business development, grass roots advocacy work, and special projects. Interns also may attend meetings with state and federal agencies, legislators, and concerned citizens.
Location: Chicago, IL
Length: Seasonal, throughout the summer
Level: College Student.
Start Date: Summer
Compensation: unpaid
Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) - Small Farm Unit Apprenticeship Opening
Organization: Here's an opportunity to work closely with Steve Moore! The Small Farm Unit at the CEFS is currently seeking apprentices interested in learning about sustainable agriculture production, research, and education. No previous knowledge of sustainable farming is necessary. Apprentices will be able to learn from an assortment of activities related to organic farming, as well as play an active role in the small farm's community involvement in Wayne County.
Location: Goldsboro, North Carolina
Length: short and long term durations are available. Flexibility on start/end dates.
Level: College Student.
Start Date: Flexible
Compensation: Housing, food from the farm and a small stipend is available.
The Good Life Center - Forest Farm Apprenticeship
Organization: The Good Life Center encourages and supports individual and collective efforts to live sustainably into the future. Guided by the principles of kindness, respect and compassion in relationships with natural and human communities, The Good Life Center promotes active participation in the advancement of social justice, creative integration of the life of the mind, body and spirit, and deliberate choice in living responsibly and harmoniously in an increasingly complicated world.
Location: Harborside (Brooksville), Maine
Length: Flexible, but at least three months and at least 25 to 30 hrs/week
Level: College Student. Ideally, someone who is comfortable working with the general public
Start Date: Summer. Application reviews start in March and the application deadline is April 15
Compensation: Paid. Stipend provided.
Echolective Farm - Organic Farming Internship
Organization: Echolective Farm and CSA is a blossoming farming community that sits on a 55 acre piece of land of which 32 acres is forested with the rest currently in cover-crops of cultivation. They grow close to two acres of garlic, an acre and a half of asparagus, an acre of strawberries, and three more acres of salad green and organic vegetables. A small apple orchard is growing and recently chestnuts, hazelnuts, paw-paws and persimmons have been planted. Many wild and tasty black berries exist along the woodland edge as well as stand of willow and wild flowers. They also have one hive of bees. Farm manager and intern coordinator are both trained in permaculture and are working towards a perennial food system that is off-grid and self-sufficient. Echolective Farm currently has contracts with five local food restaurants, New Pioneer Co-op and sell produce twice a week at the Iowa City Farmer’s Market. Click here to see pictures of the farm.
Location: Mechanicsville, Iowa (25 miles north of Iowa City)
Length: Flexible, but at least one month
Level: College Student.
Start Date: Flexible. Opportunity is opened until November.
Compensation: Paid. 25 hours/week $75/week. Contact Kyle Sieck (krsieck@gmail.com) for more information or to chat in person about life on the farm. Kyle is currently employed with MUM’s Sustainable Living Department and plans to depart for the farm March 1st.
Resource Center- Recycling Collection Intern
Organization: Do you want to know where your recycled cans and bottles really go? Help the Resource Center, Chicago’s oldest and largest non-profit recycler, as we expand and transition our recycling collections program. This program offers honest, trustworthy recycling collection services to businesses and residential buildings throughout Chicago. We’re looking for an intern to help make the expansion a successful one. Location: Chicago, IL
Length: 3 month internship
Level: College Student.
Start Date: Application deadline is December 31st
Compensation: Unpaid
Illinois OPP Environmental Protection Agency - Pollution Prevention Intern
Organization: The mission of the Office of Pollution Prevention (OPP) is to promote pollution prevention (P2) as the preferred strategy for environmental protection. Reducing or eliminating pollution at the source is preferable to treating or managing it after the fact. P2 not only can help businesses and others achieve better environmental protection, but it can also help them save money, improve efficiency and ease regulatory concerns.Location: Chicago, IL
Length: 3 month internship
Level: Junior College Student.
Start Date: Flexible.
Compensation: $2,100 to $2,700 per month
Distant Village Packaging - Sustainable Packaging Design Intern
Organization: Distant Village Packaging is an exciting and rapidly growing international company specializing in custom hand-made packaging for fine chocolates, tea/coffee, bath/body/spa, and other specialty markets. Distant Village Packaging is committed to eco-friendly and sustainable development and is a passionate contributor toward the communities and people they work with. This is an outstanding hands-on internship experience with exciting sustainable materials.Location: Chicago, IL
Length: 15 to 20 hours per week
Level: College Student.
Start Date: Flexible.
Compensation: Not Specified
Blooming Glen Farm - Organic Agriculture Intern
Organization: Founded in January 2006, is in its third season of production. It is situated in scenic Upper Bucks County, Pennsylvania on 70 acres of preserved farm land in Hilltown Township. Farmers Tom Murtha and Tricia Borneman partnered with Henry and Charlotte Rosenberger who own the land that is Blooming Glen Farm. They all share a common vision for encouraging sustainable agriculture in Bucks County through farming practices which enrich the soil and protect our water and air. They grow over 75 different varieties of vegetables, fruits, flowers and herbs and market their produce through their 180 member CSA, to restaurants and natural food stores, and at the seasonal Headhouse Farmer's Market on Sundays in Philadelphia. Location: Upper Bucks County, PA
Length: April through November 2009
Level: College Student.
Start Date: Summer '09. Position is open until filled
Compensation: Housing and farm produce provided. $800/ month stipend.
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education - Resources Intern
Organization: AASHE is an association of colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada working to create a sustainable future (MUM's a member of it!). It was founded in 2006 with a mission to promote sustainability in all sectors of higher education - from governance and operations to curriculum and outreach - through education, communication, research and professional development. AASHE defines sustainability in an inclusive way, encompassing human and ecological health, social responsibility, secure livelihoods, and a better world for all generations.
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Length: Summer 2009
Level: College Student.
Start Date: Summer '09. Position is open until filled
Compensation: $10/$13 per hour
CareTaker Farm- Organic Agriculture Intern
Organization: Caretaker Farm, established in 1969, is a community supported farm, the year-around provision of vegetables and fruits for 250 families and the annual training of 4 apprentices within the framework and principles of organic agriculture. The farm, while primarily directed to vegetable production, has mixed livestock (Beef Cows, Milking Cow, Pigs, and Chickens), three greenhouses, and a bakery. The farm, which covers 35 acres, is bisected by a small river and is part of an extended rural valley.
Location:
Length: 4 months (April through November)
Level: College Student.
Start Date: April 2009
Compensation: Housing and meals provided, free internet and phone access. Health insurance stipend ($100 month) and a $500/month stipend.
Nebraska Renewable Energy Systems
Organization: The NRES Renewable Energy Internship will provide selected students the opportunity to custom design their internship curriculum with us based on interest, career field of study and home institution goals. These goals can include hands on training in most areas of renewable energy production, building understanding and confidence you cannot gain in a classroom. This aspect of this internship opportunity is the hardest to find as well as the most important aspect of the program, giving an edge to anyone wanting to be involved with this industry.
Location: The internship is flexible and can be conducted in a variety of locations, but is centered at the Energy Farm in Lyons, Nebraska
Length: Flexible
Level: College Student.
Start Date: FlexibleCompensation: Housing, utilities and a negotiated stipend for expenses. Local transportation is available and customized programs can be designed.
US National Arboretum Intern
Organization: An arboretum is a living museum where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes. The U.S. National Arboretum offers a limited number of internships to qualified individuals seeking on-the-job work experience and training in horticulture, botany, research, education, facilities management, and public garden administration. Selected individuals gain hands-on experience throughout the Arboretum's various plant collections, greenhouses, and research laboratories.
Location: Washington, DC
Length: 3 months. 30hrs/wk
Level: College Student.
Start Date: Beginnning of the internships is either May or June. There is no deadline, but to receive first consideration, please apply by Feb. 1st.
Compensation: $10.94/hour
Live Earth Farm - Organic Farm Education Intern
Organization: Live Earth Farm, established in 1996, is a 45 acre diversified, organic, family farm overlooking the Green Valley in the Santa Cruz area of California. They offer a year round CSA with 700 members during the regular season and grow 40 different fruits and vegetables ranging from perennial fruit trees to a wide variety of annual crops. Produce is sold at four area farmer’s markets and through a 700 member CSA program
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Length: 2 to 6 months. 40hrs/wk
Level: College Student.
Start Date: Flexible, but ideally before the end of October.
Compensation: A private room and communal kitchen, a stipend of $400/month and all of the fruit, vegetables, eggs, and goat’s milk you could want
Spikenard Farm - Biodynamic Farming and Honeybee Sanctuary Intern
Organization: Spikenard Farm is managed in the most holistic way imaginable: biodynamically. A biodynamic farm strives to become a unique entity. The aim is to work towards the idea that its organs - fields, pastures, orchards, hedges, woods, wetlands, crops and animals - are in harmony and reciprocal support, lifting fertility to a high level. Establishing the greatest possible diversity of grasses, legumes, vegetables and medicinal herbs will trigger a synergetic effect throughout: grains, fruit, flowers, bee forage, vegetables, and trees.
Above and beyond sound organic practices, biodynamics is able to strengthen life forces and stimulate enzyme, hormone and trace mineral processes with the help of special preparations.
Location: Carrollton, IL
Length: 2 to 6 months.
Level: College Student.
Start Date: Flexible.
Compensation: Room and board provided. Compensation negotiable.
Business Council on Climate Change Intern
Organization: The Business Council on Climate Change (BC3) is a partnership of San Francisco Bay Area businesses committed to reducing their green house gas emissions.
As a member-driven organization, BC3 companies of all sizes are actively committed to implementing their “5 Principles on Climate Leadership.”
BC3 members collaborate to share ideas and real-world case studies, identify valuable tools, participate in educational forums, and establish best practices.
Location: San Francisco, CA
Length: 2 to 6 months. A minimum of 20 and up to 40 hours per week.
Level: College Student.
Start Date: Flexible.
Compensation: Not paid
US Department of Energy - Internships in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Organization: EERE's programs conduct activities in partnership with the private sector, state and local government, DOE national laboratories, and universities. In July 2002, EERE reorganized to strengthen its focus on programs and these partnerships. They have 10 different energy programs including the Geothermal Technology Program, Solar Energy Technology Program and the Wind and Hydropower Technology Program. Click here to learn more about the programs.
Location: Washington, DC
Length: 3 month commitment required. A minimum of 15 hours per week.
Level: College Student
Start Date: Ongoing internships and by terms.
Compensation: Flexible
Solar Living Institute - Internships
Organization: Established in 1998 as a spin-off from Real Goods Trading Company, the Solar Living Institute is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to promote sustainable living through inspirational environmental education. The Institute provides practical, education by example and hands-on workshops on renewable energy, green building, sustainable living, permaculture, organic gardening and alternative, environmental, construction methods.
The Institute is headquartered at the Solar Living Center, a gorgeous 12-acre renewable energy and sustainable living demonstration site visited by nearly 200,000 people annually in the heart of Northern California’s wine country. Since its inception nearly two million visitors have experienced the Solar Living Center.
Length: 4 months. Interns are required to work a total of 32 hours per week
Location: Hopland,CA
Level: College Student
Start Date: They have 3 Session Dates. Click here to learn about the dates.
Compensation: weekly food stipend, living accomodations, free access to workshops and the library, free internet access.
Click here, to read about previous interns experiences.
Environmental Auditor Intern - Center for Sustainability Kent District Library
Organization:
Level: Student working toward a degree in Sustainable Business, preferably in their final year
Start Date: Application deadline is December 1st, 2008
Compensation: Paid. $10 per hour
Kansas City Center for Urban Agriculture
Daniel Dermitzel
daniel@kccua.org
Citizens to Label GE Foods
Organization: Non-profit organization established March 2008 to pass federal legislation requiring mandatory labeling of genetically engineered food.
Level: College Student
Start Date: Internships available all year round. Flexible scheduling will be arranged to comply with academic requirements. Intern will work from M.U.M. and report daily to the Executive Director.
Compensation: Paid
Bullock Brothers Farms - Permaculture Internship Program
Organization: Bullock Brothers Farms. Extraordinary permaculture site, the Bullock's Permaculture Homestead. For over 25 years they have applied their shared experience to create what experts refer to as the finest permaculture site in North America. Together they develop and implement practical solutions for sustainable living while offering hands-on permaculture courses, workshops, internships, and more.
Length: 4 to 6 months.
Location: Orcas Island,WA
Level: College Student
Start Date: April 2- Sept. 15. Application deadline October 31st,2008. Contact Professor Gamble for applications after the deadline.
Compensation: Room and Board partially provided. Various opportunities to earn money at the farm.
SlowFood USA Internships
Organization: Each season, Slow Food USA hires interns to work in their national office. An internship at Slow Food is a terrific way to learn about the food sector and the non-profit world, and to be involved in a movement that seeks to preserve the world we live in while enjoying its harvest.
Location: Brooklyn, NYC
Length: 3 month commitment required. A minimum of 15 hours per week. Full time commitment preferred
Level: College Student
Start Date: Ongoing internships and by terms. Application deadline for Winter'09 Internships is Nov 9th
Compensation: Not specified
American Council on Renewable Energy - Individual Research Project Intern
Organization: The philosophy behind the program includes a strong focus on an Individual Research Project with minor emphasis on Renewable Energy Education and Networking. Each Research Project is determined by the intern themselves and is approved by ACORE staff. After the selection of the Project's subject, ACORE's wide array of resources is available to the intern. Interns are expected to work independently but are encouraged to ask for guidance. Depending on the time of the internship, interns may also have a chance to participate in several different conferences or help with ACORE's wide array of committees.
Length: Most internships are 2 or 3 days full days per week for 3 to 4 months.
Location: Washington, DC
Level: College Student
Start Date: Spring 2009 (June - August). Part or full time. Application deadline December 15th, 2008
Compensation: Unpaid.
Growing Growers - Apprenticeship Program
Organization: Growing Growers was established to address this need for more farmers and for more effective farmers. As a collaboration between K-State Research and Extension, University of Missouri Research and Extension, the Kansas City Food Circle (a consumer organization), and the Kansas Rural Center, we set out the goal of providing educational opportunities to help new growers get started and established ones get better at what they do.
Length: Ideally 6 to 7 months, but flexible.
Location: Kansas City Area
Level: College student
Start Date: April 2009. Application deadline for 2009 is March 1st.
Compensation: Might be paid as an hourly employee at the host farm. Also, there are scholarships available for the workshops.
Environmental & Energy Study Institute - Sustainable Communities & Transportation Policy Intern
Organization: EESI is a non-profit established in 1984 by Congressional leaders, dedicated to promoting environmentally sustainable societies in the areas of renewable energy/efficiency, climate change; transportation/smart growth; and agriculture and energy. Its primary focus is on national policy and policymaker education.
Length: 20 to 40 hours per week for 10 to 12 weeks. Possible extension.
Location: Washington, DC
Level: College senior or graduate.
Start Date: Flexible. Position is open untill filled
Compensation: Unpaid. Transportation benefits.
Environmental & Energy Study Institute -Energy & Climate Policy Program: Advanced Internship
Organization: EESI is a non-profit established in 1984 by Congressional leaders, dedicated to promoting environmentally sustainable societies in the areas of renewable energy/efficiency, climate change; transportation/smart growth; and agriculture and energy. Its primary focus is on national policy and policymaker education.
Length: 20 to 40 hours per week for 10 to 12 weeks. Possible extension.
Location: Washington, DC
Level: College senior or graduate.
Start Date: Flexible. Position is open untill filled
Compensation: Unpaid. Transportation benefits.
American Rivers - National River Clean Up Intern and Government Relations Intern
Organization: American Rivers is a national non-profit conservation organization dedicated to protecting and restoring healthy natural rivers and the variety of life they sustain for people, wildlife and nature.
Length: 3 months. 25 hours per week.
Location: Washington, DC
Level: College senior.
Start Date: Flexible.
Compensation: Unpaid
SandHill Farms - Intern
Organization: They've been farming organically and building community since 1974 on 135 acres. They grow most of their food and share income, meals, vehicles and other resources. Most of their property is grassland and woods (about 60 acres of each), with the remainder for buildings, gardens, orchards, chickenyard, cropland and ponds.
Length: 3 to 8 months. 30 to 35 hours per week.
Location: Sandhill -Scotland County, MO
Level: College.
Start Date: March 1st. 2009
Compensation: Sandhill provides all on-farm meals. Diet is primarily low dairy vegetarian supplemented with homegrown meat (or locally hunted venison.) Special needs diets are accomodated. Interns are expected to bring their own tent and tarp to sleep outdoors. Some indoor housing may be available. Community common spaces are available for writing, reading, etc. $50 per month stipend for each intern whose stay is at least 10 weeks.
Inform - Green Cleaning Research Internship
Organization: They are dedicated to educate the public about the effects of human activity on the environment and public health. Their goal is to empower citizens, businesses and government to adopt practices and policies that will sustain our planet for future generations.
Length: 30 to 40 hours per week. One to six months, depending on the project
Location: New York City
Level: College Student
Start Date: Flexible
Compensation: unpaid
Hey Bayles Farm - Organic Farming Internship Program
Organization: Family run, certified organic farm, growing a wide range of fruits and vegetables and specializing in leafy greens. They grow a wide range of market crops, but they specialize in cool season crops that are best suited for their maritime influenced valley.
Length: April through October. 30 to 40 hours per week.
Location: Lorane, Oregon
Level: College Student
Start Date: April 2009
Compensation: Housing, fresh produce and a $250 per month stipend provided.
American Forests- Communications, Forest Policy, Global ReLeaf, Urban Ecosystems Intern Positions
Organization: American Forests is the nation's oldest nonprofit citizen conservation organization. Internships at American Forests are a great way to get on-the-job experience - whether you're interested in a conservation career, trees and forests, or simply want to learn more about communications, development, marketing, policy or research.
Length: 3 to 6 months. 30 to 40 hours per week.
Location: Washington, DC
Level:1st year of college studies completed is required.
Start Date: Flexible. American Forests has a rolling acceptance policy, but encourages interested individuals to apply at least two months prior to the fall, spring, or summer terms.
Compensation: small stipend provided.
Energy and Environmental Research Center - Intern program
Organization: The EERC is dedicated to improving global quality of life by creating, demonstrating, and commercializing innovative technologies for cleaner air, water, soil, and energy. The EERC provides opportunities for qualified undergraduate, and graduate students and postdocs to gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of disciplines, including (but not limited to):
Chemical, Mechanical and Electrical engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Physics, Accounting,Business,Marketing, Communications, and Editing Computer Technology
Length: Flexible
Location: Grand Forks, ND
Level: College
Start Date: Flexible.
Compensation: $7 to $15 per hour
About Kalu Yala:
Kalu Yala is a 7,000 acre valley that backs up to a 320,000 acre national park, sits at the headwaters of a 90,000 acre watershed, 50% is primary rainforest while the rest is currently used for cattle grazing, and is located 45 minutes from Panama City's central business district and 30 minutes from the international airport. The village we are designing in the valley will eventually have a population of over 10,000 people.
We are designing a sustainable food system with incubator and micro farms and a large market that will be able to provide almost all of Kalu Yala's food. Energy will be produced on the property. We will help build social capital and empower environmental responsibility in the 200,000 acre region surrounding us. Residents and guests will have access to the huge national park that borders Kalu Yala and all the adventure and education it holds.
Some of the best architects and planners in the world are helping us to make it one of the most sustainable places on earth. We are designing a sustainable food system with micro farms and a large market that will be able to provide almost all of Kalu Yala's food. Energy will be produced on the property. We will help build social capital and empower environmental responsibility in the 200,000 acre region surrounding us. Residents and guests will have access to the national park that borders Kalu Yala and all the adventure and education it holds.
Although Kalu Yala covers over 7,000 acres, the village will be designed on less than 20% of the land. This allows us to preserve all of the primary rainforest, over 3,000 acres in total. Working with the online community and experts, we will decide how to divide the remaining land between the village, reforestation and small scale sustainable farms.
About the Kalu Yala Intern Program:
This summer is our inaugural intern summer- as I said we'll have a total of 11 interns by the end of July, 6 of whom are already living and working in Panama. Surprisingly, our current interns all contacted us to inquire about possible internships. Each person gave compelling reasons for how they could help with the project. Being a whole-systems approach, with little out-sourcing for this research stage of the project, the Kalu Yala team has room for people with all types of backgrounds to flourish.
Based on what we knew about the interns coming down we narrowed down our list of priorities and what they would be most valuable assisting with. Currently, with the 6 internsalready here,we have 3 "teams": natural systems within the Kalu Yala valley, Panamanian agricultural business and sustainable agriculture, and tourism with a focus on Central America, adventure travel and eco-travel.These teams will likely change each semester as research is completed and thefocuses and interestsof our interns change.
Each week our teams write out their own plans on a project management spreadsheet we've created for the entire team (shared via Google documents). On Friday they turn in a simple Google document of their findings for the week. At the end of their internship stay each team will make a final presentation of what they found and how their findings can be applied in the building of Kalu Yala. You can follow their progress on our blog atwww.KaluYala.com.
It is expected for each intern to work 40 hour weeks but we are largely flexible with when these hours are worked.
Interns are not required to live in our housing but it is encouraged- it's a ton of fun and you get to know your co-interns. We live in Bella Vista directly across from Urraca Park on the 5th floor (penthouse!) of a historic building. It's pretty spectacular. (I currently live in the apartment and was given the opportunity to move to my brother's house with a private bedroom and bath in Cerron Ancon- I turned it down- that's how much I like our apartment :) ) Currently, rent per person is $300 a month with maid, utilities, internet and CSA subscription(http://www.culantrorojo.com/blog/?lang=en/).
Interns are not required to speak Spanish although it is beneficial to living and working in Panama.This is an unpaid internship.
Most of our current interns are leaving in early September so tentatively the internship dates for fall are September 13 though December 17. Come spring semester the dates will be January 10 through April 22.The deadline for 2010 fall applications is 12PM, July 16.
As for applying, students should submita resume and a short essay (1-2 pages, double spaced) on why you'd like to be a part of our team (what particularly interests you about Kalu Yala) and what skills you will bring with you to Panama. Student can e-mail me these items directly atKateStice@gmail.com.
If selected for the internship,a month prior to arrival we'll need a deposit of the first month's rent to confirm your commitment ($300).
California Center for Sustainable Energy - Internship Program ( Climate Change and Renewable Energy projects
Organization: The CCSE Internship Program offers internship opportunities to qualified undergraduate and graduate students , a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fields of energy program implementation, outreach and education. This program enables students to work on specific projects under the direction of CCSE's professional staff and is tailored to provide the maximum educational benefit to each participant.
Location: San Diego, CA
Length: flexible. opportunities available year-round
Level: minimum of three years of undergraduate training
Compensation: unpaid
The Environmental Law and Policy Center - Environmental Policy Intern
Organization: LPC is the Midwest’s leading public interest environmental legal advocacy and eco-business innovation organization. They develop strategic advocacy campaigns to protect our natural resources and improve environmental quality. Job activities may include research, clean energy business development, grass roots advocacy work, and special projects. Interns also may attend meetings with state and federal agencies, legislators, and concerned citizens.
Location: Chicago, IL
Length: Seasonal, throughout the summer
Level: College Student.
Start Date: Summer
Compensation: unpaid
Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) - Small Farm Unit Apprenticeship Opening
Organization: Here's an opportunity to work closely with Steve Moore! The Small Farm Unit at the CEFS is currently seeking apprentices interested in learning about sustainable agriculture production, research, and education. No previous knowledge of sustainable farming is necessary. Apprentices will be able to learn from an assortment of activities related to organic farming, as well as play an active role in the small farm's community involvement in Wayne County.
Location: Goldsboro, North Carolina
Length: short and long term durations are available. Flexibility on start/end dates.
Level: College Student.
Start Date: Flexible
Compensation: Housing, food from the farm and a small stipend is available.
The Good Life Center - Forest Farm Apprenticeship
Organization: The Good Life Center encourages and supports individual and collective efforts to live sustainably into the future. Guided by the principles of kindness, respect and compassion in relationships with natural and human communities, The Good Life Center promotes active participation in the advancement of social justice, creative integration of the life of the mind, body and spirit, and deliberate choice in living responsibly and harmoniously in an increasingly complicated world.
Location: Harborside (Brooksville), Maine
Length: Flexible, but at least three months and at least 25 to 30 hrs/week
Level: College Student. Ideally, someone who is comfortable working with the general public
Start Date: Summer. Application reviews start in March and the application deadline is April 15
Compensation: Paid. Stipend provided.
Echolective Farm - Organic Farming Internship
Organization: Echolective Farm and CSA is a blossoming farming community that sits on a 55 acre piece of land of which 32 acres is forested with the rest currently in cover-crops of cultivation. They grow close to two acres of garlic, an acre and a half of asparagus, an acre of strawberries, and three more acres of salad green and organic vegetables. A small apple orchard is growing and recently chestnuts, hazelnuts, paw-paws and persimmons have been planted. Many wild and tasty black berries exist along the woodland edge as well as stand of willow and wild flowers. They also have one hive of bees. Farm manager and intern coordinator are both trained in permaculture and are working towards a perennial food system that is off-grid and self-sufficient. Echolective Farm currently has contracts with five local food restaurants, New Pioneer Co-op and sell produce twice a week at the Iowa City Farmer’s Market. Click here to see pictures of the farm.
Location: Mechanicsville, Iowa (25 miles north of Iowa City)
Length: Flexible, but at least one month
Level: College Student.
Start Date: Flexible. Opportunity is opened until November.
Compensation: Paid. 25 hours/week $75/week. Contact Kyle Sieck (krsieck@gmail.com) for more information or to chat in person about life on the farm. Kyle is currently employed with MUM’s Sustainable Living Department and plans to depart for the farm March 1st.
Resource Center- Recycling Collection Intern
Organization: Do you want to know where your recycled cans and bottles really go? Help the Resource Center, Chicago’s oldest and largest non-profit recycler, as we expand and transition our recycling collections program. This program offers honest, trustworthy recycling collection services to businesses and residential buildings throughout Chicago. We’re looking for an intern to help make the expansion a successful one. Location: Chicago, IL
Length: 3 month internship
Level: College Student.
Start Date: Application deadline is December 31st
Compensation: Unpaid
Illinois OPP Environmental Protection Agency - Pollution Prevention Intern
Organization: The mission of the Office of Pollution Prevention (OPP) is to promote pollution prevention (P2) as the preferred strategy for environmental protection. Reducing or eliminating pollution at the source is preferable to treating or managing it after the fact. P2 not only can help businesses and others achieve better environmental protection, but it can also help them save money, improve efficiency and ease regulatory concerns.Location: Chicago, IL
Length: 3 month internship
Level: Junior College Student.
Start Date: Flexible.
Compensation: $2,100 to $2,700 per month
Distant Village Packaging - Sustainable Packaging Design Intern
Organization: Distant Village Packaging is an exciting and rapidly growing international company specializing in custom hand-made packaging for fine chocolates, tea/coffee, bath/body/spa, and other specialty markets. Distant Village Packaging is committed to eco-friendly and sustainable development and is a passionate contributor toward the communities and people they work with. This is an outstanding hands-on internship experience with exciting sustainable materials.Location: Chicago, IL
Length: 15 to 20 hours per week
Level: College Student.
Start Date: Flexible.
Compensation: Not Specified
Blooming Glen Farm - Organic Agriculture Intern
Organization: Founded in January 2006, is in its third season of production. It is situated in scenic Upper Bucks County, Pennsylvania on 70 acres of preserved farm land in Hilltown Township. Farmers Tom Murtha and Tricia Borneman partnered with Henry and Charlotte Rosenberger who own the land that is Blooming Glen Farm. They all share a common vision for encouraging sustainable agriculture in Bucks County through farming practices which enrich the soil and protect our water and air. They grow over 75 different varieties of vegetables, fruits, flowers and herbs and market their produce through their 180 member CSA, to restaurants and natural food stores, and at the seasonal Headhouse Farmer's Market on Sundays in Philadelphia. Location: Upper Bucks County, PA
Length: April through November 2009
Level: College Student.
Start Date: Summer '09. Position is open until filled
Compensation: Housing and farm produce provided. $800/ month stipend.
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education - Resources Intern
Organization: AASHE is an association of colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada working to create a sustainable future (MUM's a member of it!). It was founded in 2006 with a mission to promote sustainability in all sectors of higher education - from governance and operations to curriculum and outreach - through education, communication, research and professional development. AASHE defines sustainability in an inclusive way, encompassing human and ecological health, social responsibility, secure livelihoods, and a better world for all generations.
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Length: Summer 2009
Level: College Student.
Start Date: Summer '09. Position is open until filled
Compensation: $10/$13 per hour
CareTaker Farm- Organic Agriculture Intern
Organization: Caretaker Farm, established in 1969, is a community supported farm, the year-around provision of vegetables and fruits for 250 families and the annual training of 4 apprentices within the framework and principles of organic agriculture. The farm, while primarily directed to vegetable production, has mixed livestock (Beef Cows, Milking Cow, Pigs, and Chickens), three greenhouses, and a bakery. The farm, which covers 35 acres, is bisected by a small river and is part of an extended rural valley.
Location:
Length: 4 months (April through November)
Level: College Student.
Start Date: April 2009
Compensation: Housing and meals provided, free internet and phone access. Health insurance stipend ($100 month) and a $500/month stipend.
Nebraska Renewable Energy Systems
Organization: The NRES Renewable Energy Internship will provide selected students the opportunity to custom design their internship curriculum with us based on interest, career field of study and home institution goals. These goals can include hands on training in most areas of renewable energy production, building understanding and confidence you cannot gain in a classroom. This aspect of this internship opportunity is the hardest to find as well as the most important aspect of the program, giving an edge to anyone wanting to be involved with this industry.
Location: The internship is flexible and can be conducted in a variety of locations, but is centered at the Energy Farm in Lyons, Nebraska
Length: Flexible
Level: College Student.
Start Date: FlexibleCompensation: Housing, utilities and a negotiated stipend for expenses. Local transportation is available and customized programs can be designed.
US National Arboretum Intern
Organization: An arboretum is a living museum where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes. The U.S. National Arboretum offers a limited number of internships to qualified individuals seeking on-the-job work experience and training in horticulture, botany, research, education, facilities management, and public garden administration. Selected individuals gain hands-on experience throughout the Arboretum's various plant collections, greenhouses, and research laboratories.
Location: Washington, DC
Length: 3 months. 30hrs/wk
Level: College Student.
Start Date: Beginnning of the internships is either May or June. There is no deadline, but to receive first consideration, please apply by Feb. 1st.
Compensation: $10.94/hour
Live Earth Farm - Organic Farm Education Intern
Organization: Live Earth Farm, established in 1996, is a 45 acre diversified, organic, family farm overlooking the Green Valley in the Santa Cruz area of California. They offer a year round CSA with 700 members during the regular season and grow 40 different fruits and vegetables ranging from perennial fruit trees to a wide variety of annual crops. Produce is sold at four area farmer’s markets and through a 700 member CSA program
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Length: 2 to 6 months. 40hrs/wk
Level: College Student.
Start Date: Flexible, but ideally before the end of October.
Compensation: A private room and communal kitchen, a stipend of $400/month and all of the fruit, vegetables, eggs, and goat’s milk you could want
Spikenard Farm - Biodynamic Farming and Honeybee Sanctuary Intern
Organization: Spikenard Farm is managed in the most holistic way imaginable: biodynamically. A biodynamic farm strives to become a unique entity. The aim is to work towards the idea that its organs - fields, pastures, orchards, hedges, woods, wetlands, crops and animals - are in harmony and reciprocal support, lifting fertility to a high level. Establishing the greatest possible diversity of grasses, legumes, vegetables and medicinal herbs will trigger a synergetic effect throughout: grains, fruit, flowers, bee forage, vegetables, and trees.
Above and beyond sound organic practices, biodynamics is able to strengthen life forces and stimulate enzyme, hormone and trace mineral processes with the help of special preparations.
Location: Carrollton, IL
Length: 2 to 6 months.
Level: College Student.
Start Date: Flexible.
Compensation: Room and board provided. Compensation negotiable.
Business Council on Climate Change Intern
Organization: The Business Council on Climate Change (BC3) is a partnership of San Francisco Bay Area businesses committed to reducing their green house gas emissions.
As a member-driven organization, BC3 companies of all sizes are actively committed to implementing their “5 Principles on Climate Leadership.”
BC3 members collaborate to share ideas and real-world case studies, identify valuable tools, participate in educational forums, and establish best practices.
Location: San Francisco, CA
Length: 2 to 6 months. A minimum of 20 and up to 40 hours per week.
Level: College Student.
Start Date: Flexible.
Compensation: Not paid
US Department of Energy - Internships in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Organization: EERE's programs conduct activities in partnership with the private sector, state and local government, DOE national laboratories, and universities. In July 2002, EERE reorganized to strengthen its focus on programs and these partnerships. They have 10 different energy programs including the Geothermal Technology Program, Solar Energy Technology Program and the Wind and Hydropower Technology Program. Click here to learn more about the programs.
Location: Washington, DC
Length: 3 month commitment required. A minimum of 15 hours per week.
Level: College Student
Start Date: Ongoing internships and by terms.
Compensation: Flexible
Solar Living Institute - Internships
Organization: Established in 1998 as a spin-off from Real Goods Trading Company, the Solar Living Institute is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to promote sustainable living through inspirational environmental education. The Institute provides practical, education by example and hands-on workshops on renewable energy, green building, sustainable living, permaculture, organic gardening and alternative, environmental, construction methods.
The Institute is headquartered at the Solar Living Center, a gorgeous 12-acre renewable energy and sustainable living demonstration site visited by nearly 200,000 people annually in the heart of Northern California’s wine country. Since its inception nearly two million visitors have experienced the Solar Living Center.
Length: 4 months. Interns are required to work a total of 32 hours per week
Location: Hopland,CA
Level: College Student
Start Date: They have 3 Session Dates. Click here to learn about the dates.
Compensation: weekly food stipend, living accomodations, free access to workshops and the library, free internet access.
Click here, to read about previous interns experiences.
Environmental Auditor Intern - Center for Sustainability Kent District Library
Organization:
Length: not specified
Location: Kent County, MichiganLevel: Student working toward a degree in Sustainable Business, preferably in their final year
Start Date: Application deadline is December 1st, 2008
Compensation: Paid. $10 per hour
Kansas City Center for Urban Agriculture
Daniel Dermitzel
daniel@kccua.org
Citizens to Label GE Foods
Organization: Non-profit organization established March 2008 to pass federal legislation requiring mandatory labeling of genetically engineered food.
Length: 4 to 6 months.
Location: Fairfield,IALevel: College Student
Start Date: Internships available all year round. Flexible scheduling will be arranged to comply with academic requirements. Intern will work from M.U.M. and report daily to the Executive Director.
Compensation: Paid
Bullock Brothers Farms - Permaculture Internship Program
Organization: Bullock Brothers Farms. Extraordinary permaculture site, the Bullock's Permaculture Homestead. For over 25 years they have applied their shared experience to create what experts refer to as the finest permaculture site in North America. Together they develop and implement practical solutions for sustainable living while offering hands-on permaculture courses, workshops, internships, and more.
Length: 4 to 6 months.
Location: Orcas Island,WA
Level: College Student
Start Date: April 2- Sept. 15. Application deadline October 31st,2008. Contact Professor Gamble for applications after the deadline.
Compensation: Room and Board partially provided. Various opportunities to earn money at the farm.
SlowFood USA Internships
Organization: Each season, Slow Food USA hires interns to work in their national office. An internship at Slow Food is a terrific way to learn about the food sector and the non-profit world, and to be involved in a movement that seeks to preserve the world we live in while enjoying its harvest.
Location: Brooklyn, NYC
Length: 3 month commitment required. A minimum of 15 hours per week. Full time commitment preferred
Level: College Student
Start Date: Ongoing internships and by terms. Application deadline for Winter'09 Internships is Nov 9th
Compensation: Not specified
American Council on Renewable Energy - Individual Research Project Intern
Organization: The philosophy behind the program includes a strong focus on an Individual Research Project with minor emphasis on Renewable Energy Education and Networking. Each Research Project is determined by the intern themselves and is approved by ACORE staff. After the selection of the Project's subject, ACORE's wide array of resources is available to the intern. Interns are expected to work independently but are encouraged to ask for guidance. Depending on the time of the internship, interns may also have a chance to participate in several different conferences or help with ACORE's wide array of committees.
Length: Most internships are 2 or 3 days full days per week for 3 to 4 months.
Location: Washington, DC
Level: College Student
Start Date: Spring 2009 (June - August). Part or full time. Application deadline December 15th, 2008
Compensation: Unpaid.
Growing Growers - Apprenticeship Program
Organization: Growing Growers was established to address this need for more farmers and for more effective farmers. As a collaboration between K-State Research and Extension, University of Missouri Research and Extension, the Kansas City Food Circle (a consumer organization), and the Kansas Rural Center, we set out the goal of providing educational opportunities to help new growers get started and established ones get better at what they do.
Length: Ideally 6 to 7 months, but flexible.
Location: Kansas City Area
Level: College student
Start Date: April 2009. Application deadline for 2009 is March 1st.
Compensation: Might be paid as an hourly employee at the host farm. Also, there are scholarships available for the workshops.
Environmental & Energy Study Institute - Sustainable Communities & Transportation Policy Intern
Organization: EESI is a non-profit established in 1984 by Congressional leaders, dedicated to promoting environmentally sustainable societies in the areas of renewable energy/efficiency, climate change; transportation/smart growth; and agriculture and energy. Its primary focus is on national policy and policymaker education.
Length: 20 to 40 hours per week for 10 to 12 weeks. Possible extension.
Location: Washington, DC
Level: College senior or graduate.
Start Date: Flexible. Position is open untill filled
Compensation: Unpaid. Transportation benefits.
Environmental & Energy Study Institute -Energy & Climate Policy Program: Advanced Internship
Organization: EESI is a non-profit established in 1984 by Congressional leaders, dedicated to promoting environmentally sustainable societies in the areas of renewable energy/efficiency, climate change; transportation/smart growth; and agriculture and energy. Its primary focus is on national policy and policymaker education.
Length: 20 to 40 hours per week for 10 to 12 weeks. Possible extension.
Location: Washington, DC
Level: College senior or graduate.
Start Date: Flexible. Position is open untill filled
Compensation: Unpaid. Transportation benefits.
American Rivers - National River Clean Up Intern and Government Relations Intern
Organization: American Rivers is a national non-profit conservation organization dedicated to protecting and restoring healthy natural rivers and the variety of life they sustain for people, wildlife and nature.
Length: 3 months. 25 hours per week.
Location: Washington, DC
Level: College senior.
Start Date: Flexible.
Compensation: Unpaid
SandHill Farms - Intern
Organization: They've been farming organically and building community since 1974 on 135 acres. They grow most of their food and share income, meals, vehicles and other resources. Most of their property is grassland and woods (about 60 acres of each), with the remainder for buildings, gardens, orchards, chickenyard, cropland and ponds.
Length: 3 to 8 months. 30 to 35 hours per week.
Location: Sandhill -Scotland County, MO
Level: College.
Start Date: March 1st. 2009
Compensation: Sandhill provides all on-farm meals. Diet is primarily low dairy vegetarian supplemented with homegrown meat (or locally hunted venison.) Special needs diets are accomodated. Interns are expected to bring their own tent and tarp to sleep outdoors. Some indoor housing may be available. Community common spaces are available for writing, reading, etc. $50 per month stipend for each intern whose stay is at least 10 weeks.
Inform - Green Cleaning Research Internship
Organization: They are dedicated to educate the public about the effects of human activity on the environment and public health. Their goal is to empower citizens, businesses and government to adopt practices and policies that will sustain our planet for future generations.
Length: 30 to 40 hours per week. One to six months, depending on the project
Location: New York City
Level: College Student
Start Date: Flexible
Compensation: unpaid
Hey Bayles Farm - Organic Farming Internship Program
Organization: Family run, certified organic farm, growing a wide range of fruits and vegetables and specializing in leafy greens. They grow a wide range of market crops, but they specialize in cool season crops that are best suited for their maritime influenced valley.
Length: April through October. 30 to 40 hours per week.
Location: Lorane, Oregon
Level: College Student
Start Date: April 2009
Compensation: Housing, fresh produce and a $250 per month stipend provided.
American Forests- Communications, Forest Policy, Global ReLeaf, Urban Ecosystems Intern Positions
Organization: American Forests is the nation's oldest nonprofit citizen conservation organization. Internships at American Forests are a great way to get on-the-job experience - whether you're interested in a conservation career, trees and forests, or simply want to learn more about communications, development, marketing, policy or research.
Length: 3 to 6 months. 30 to 40 hours per week.
Location: Washington, DC
Level:1st year of college studies completed is required.
Start Date: Flexible. American Forests has a rolling acceptance policy, but encourages interested individuals to apply at least two months prior to the fall, spring, or summer terms.
Compensation: small stipend provided.
Energy and Environmental Research Center - Intern program
Organization: The EERC is dedicated to improving global quality of life by creating, demonstrating, and commercializing innovative technologies for cleaner air, water, soil, and energy. The EERC provides opportunities for qualified undergraduate, and graduate students and postdocs to gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of disciplines, including (but not limited to):
Chemical, Mechanical and Electrical engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Physics, Accounting,Business,Marketing, Communications, and Editing Computer Technology
Length: Flexible
Location: Grand Forks, ND
Level: College
Start Date: Flexible.
Compensation: $7 to $15 per hour
Global Green USA - Communications & Development Internship
Organization: Founded in 1993 by activist and philanthropist Diane Meyer Simon, Global Green is the American Arm of Green Cross International (GCI), which was created by President Mikhail S. Gorbachev to foster a global value shift toward a sustainable and secure future by reconnecting humanity with the environment. Global Green is working to address some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. In the United States our work is primarily focused on stemming global climate change by creating green buildings and cities.
Length: Minimum of a 2 month commitment. Part time: 15-20 hours/week; Full time: 35 hours/week
Location: Washington, DC
Level:College Junior. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
Start Date: Flexible
Compensation: Unpaid
Global Green USA - Security and Sustainability Program Internship
Organization: Founded in 1993 by activist and philanthropist Diane Meyer Simon, Global Green is the American Arm of Green Cross International (GCI), which was created by President Mikhail S. Gorbachev to foster a global value shift toward a sustainable and secure future by reconnecting humanity with the environment. Global Green is working to address some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. In the United States our work is primarily focused on stemming global climate change by creating green buildings and cities.
Length: Minimum of a 2 month commitment. Part time: 15-20 hours/week; Full time: 35 hours/week
Location: Washington, DC
Level:College Junior. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
Start Date: Flexible
Compensation: Unpaid
Green Earth Institute - Organic Vegetable Farming Intern
Organization: Green Earth Institute Farm is a 60-acre diversified organic vegetable farm. The farm is the centerpiece of the Green Earth Institute, a non-for-profit organization dedicated to nutritional health and ecological sustainability.
Length: Up to six months.
Location: Naperville, IL
Level:College level.
Start Date: April 2009.
Compensation: $320/ per week. Lunch is provided. No housing is provided
Greenfield Properties - Intern Positions: green building and business development
Organization: Greenfield Properties is offering internship positions involved in many aspect of green and eco friendly housing design and development. Internship goals & objectives: assist with the designing of tiny eco houses specific to this climate region, researching new building techniques & materials, researching new sustainable building materials, creating economic heating and cooling systems, maintaining new blog, hosting talks on green building and expanding company into consulting.
Length: Starting spring semester 2009; one month sessions or blocks. Multiple consecutive blocks may be available
Location: Fairfield, Iowa
Level: College Level
Start Date: January 2009
Compensation: Unpaid, college credit.
Beyond Pesticides - Intern position
Organization: Beyond Pesticides is a national non-profit membership organization, founded in 1981, dedicated to educating the public about the toxic hazards of pesticides and safer alternatives. The organization advocates for strong policy to protect public health and the environment.Length: 3 months to one year.
Location: Washington, DC
Level:College level.
Start Date: Flexible.
Compensation: Small stipend provided
Windward - Modeling Sustainability Intern
Organization: Windward. Their primary focus is on modeling practical small-scale sustainable lifestyles.
The Windward Internship is an immersive experience in sustainable living at the small community level.
Windward Interns will participate in the construction and operation of our various sustainable systems, building theoretical understanding as well as a range of practical, hands-on skills. Duties may involve all community projects, including caring for livestock, organic gardening, food preparation and preservation, sustainable energy systems and infrastructure, light construction and equipment operation, general maintenance and upkeep.
In addition, Interns are expected to assume responsibility for their own Sustainability Project, which will be structured and developed under the guidance of Windward’s Internship Coordinator and other community members, as appropriate.
Length: 12 week program.
Location:Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
Level: College Student
Start Date: Flexible. Program works on a rolling basis at various times of the year
Compensation: Room and Board provided
Click here to learn more about their current projects and what interns did in 2007
IPC, Inc - Invasive Plant Control Travel Intern
Organization: IPC, Inc. is a privately owned company considered one of the leaders in the invasive plant control market in the US. IPC has a strong focus on selective control in natural area settings.
Length: Throughout the summer
Location: Eastern US
Level: College Student
Start Date: Summer 2009
Compensation: $450 per week
Conservancy of Southwest Florida - Conservation Associate/Internships
Organization: Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Positions available in the following areas: Naples Nature Discovery Center, Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science Field Research, and Environmental Education/Summer Day Camp.
Length: 2 to 6 months depending on the position
Location: Naples, FL
Level: College Level to Graduate. It varies depending on the position.
Start Date: Flexible
Compensation: A stipend of $150 weekly will be awarded. Accidental insurance, housing with a washer and dryer and uniform shirts are provided.
Yes! Magazine Internships
Organization: Yes! Magazine is committed to make change makers connect and create a more just and sustainable world!They have some internships currently available. Check out their Jobs & Internships page to learn more about their Education, Media & Outreach and Executive Intern positions.
Length: Minimum of three month commitment. In-office time commitment of 30 hours per week.
Location: Bainbridge Island, WA. Seattle area.
Level: College Student
Start Date: Some positions are starting as soon as Dec'08 .They are already accepting applications!
Compensation: Living accommodations and Health Insurance are provided
Click here to read about the experiences of current interns
Rocky Mountain Institute - Energy and Resources Team Intern
Organization: Rocky Mountain Institute
RMI’s Energy & Resources Team (ERT) works with leading companies around the country to rethink their processes and strategies in three primary areas:
Length: 3-6 months.
Level: Graduate Studies
Start date: Flexible
Compensation: Not specified
Food for Thought - Internship/ Mentorship
Organization: Food for Thought, creators of organic and wild harvested gourmet specialty foods. Food For Thought is located on an organic farm in northern Michigan and housed in a green building
Location: Honor, MI
Length: 3-6 months.
Level: College Student
Start date: Flexible
Compensation: Not specified
Organization: Founded in 1993 by activist and philanthropist Diane Meyer Simon, Global Green is the American Arm of Green Cross International (GCI), which was created by President Mikhail S. Gorbachev to foster a global value shift toward a sustainable and secure future by reconnecting humanity with the environment. Global Green is working to address some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. In the United States our work is primarily focused on stemming global climate change by creating green buildings and cities.
Length: Minimum of a 2 month commitment. Part time: 15-20 hours/week; Full time: 35 hours/week
Location: Washington, DC
Level:College Junior. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
Start Date: Flexible
Compensation: Unpaid
Global Green USA - Security and Sustainability Program Internship
Organization: Founded in 1993 by activist and philanthropist Diane Meyer Simon, Global Green is the American Arm of Green Cross International (GCI), which was created by President Mikhail S. Gorbachev to foster a global value shift toward a sustainable and secure future by reconnecting humanity with the environment. Global Green is working to address some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. In the United States our work is primarily focused on stemming global climate change by creating green buildings and cities.
Length: Minimum of a 2 month commitment. Part time: 15-20 hours/week; Full time: 35 hours/week
Location: Washington, DC
Level:College Junior. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
Start Date: Flexible
Compensation: Unpaid
Green Earth Institute - Organic Vegetable Farming Intern
Organization: Green Earth Institute Farm is a 60-acre diversified organic vegetable farm. The farm is the centerpiece of the Green Earth Institute, a non-for-profit organization dedicated to nutritional health and ecological sustainability.
Length: Up to six months.
Location: Naperville, IL
Level:College level.
Start Date: April 2009.
Compensation: $320/ per week. Lunch is provided. No housing is provided
Greenfield Properties - Intern Positions: green building and business development
Organization: Greenfield Properties is offering internship positions involved in many aspect of green and eco friendly housing design and development. Internship goals & objectives: assist with the designing of tiny eco houses specific to this climate region, researching new building techniques & materials, researching new sustainable building materials, creating economic heating and cooling systems, maintaining new blog, hosting talks on green building and expanding company into consulting.
Length: Starting spring semester 2009; one month sessions or blocks. Multiple consecutive blocks may be available
Location: Fairfield, Iowa
Level: College Level
Start Date: January 2009
Compensation: Unpaid, college credit.
Beyond Pesticides - Intern position
Organization: Beyond Pesticides is a national non-profit membership organization, founded in 1981, dedicated to educating the public about the toxic hazards of pesticides and safer alternatives. The organization advocates for strong policy to protect public health and the environment.Length: 3 months to one year.
Location: Washington, DC
Level:College level.
Start Date: Flexible.
Compensation: Small stipend provided
Windward - Modeling Sustainability Intern
Organization: Windward. Their primary focus is on modeling practical small-scale sustainable lifestyles.
The Windward Internship is an immersive experience in sustainable living at the small community level.
Windward Interns will participate in the construction and operation of our various sustainable systems, building theoretical understanding as well as a range of practical, hands-on skills. Duties may involve all community projects, including caring for livestock, organic gardening, food preparation and preservation, sustainable energy systems and infrastructure, light construction and equipment operation, general maintenance and upkeep.
In addition, Interns are expected to assume responsibility for their own Sustainability Project, which will be structured and developed under the guidance of Windward’s Internship Coordinator and other community members, as appropriate.
Length: 12 week program.
Location:Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
Level: College Student
Start Date: Flexible. Program works on a rolling basis at various times of the year
Compensation: Room and Board provided
Click here to learn more about their current projects and what interns did in 2007
IPC, Inc - Invasive Plant Control Travel Intern
Organization: IPC, Inc. is a privately owned company considered one of the leaders in the invasive plant control market in the US. IPC has a strong focus on selective control in natural area settings.
Length: Throughout the summer
Location: Eastern US
Level: College Student
Start Date: Summer 2009
Compensation: $450 per week
Conservancy of Southwest Florida - Conservation Associate/Internships
Organization: Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Positions available in the following areas: Naples Nature Discovery Center, Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science Field Research, and Environmental Education/Summer Day Camp.
Length: 2 to 6 months depending on the position
Location: Naples, FL
Level: College Level to Graduate. It varies depending on the position.
Start Date: Flexible
Compensation: A stipend of $150 weekly will be awarded. Accidental insurance, housing with a washer and dryer and uniform shirts are provided.
Yes! Magazine Internships
Organization: Yes! Magazine is committed to make change makers connect and create a more just and sustainable world!They have some internships currently available. Check out their Jobs & Internships page to learn more about their Education, Media & Outreach and Executive Intern positions.
Length: Minimum of three month commitment. In-office time commitment of 30 hours per week.
Location: Bainbridge Island, WA. Seattle area.
Level: College Student
Start Date: Some positions are starting as soon as Dec'08 .They are already accepting applications!
Compensation: Living accommodations and Health Insurance are provided
Click here to read about the experiences of current interns
Rocky Mountain Institute - Energy and Resources Team Intern
Organization: Rocky Mountain Institute
RMI’s Energy & Resources Team (ERT) works with leading companies around the country to rethink their processes and strategies in three primary areas:
- Electric utility planning and strategy for energy efficiency, distributed generation, and renewable energy.
- Industrial process efficiency.
- Corporate and government energy and climate strategy.
Length: 3-6 months.
Level: Graduate Studies
Start date: Flexible
Compensation: Not specified
Food for Thought - Internship/ Mentorship
Organization: Food for Thought, creators of organic and wild harvested gourmet specialty foods. Food For Thought is located on an organic farm in northern Michigan and housed in a green building
Location: Honor, MI
Length: 3-6 months.
Level: College Student
Start date: Flexible
Compensation: Not specified
