Top Environmental Internships for Students

April is a month when we focus on our environment; We craft sustainable, Earth-friendly practices and vow to make positive changes that lower our carbon footprint. But how can you help our planet as a student? In addition to making simple changes to help our planet, you can look for internship opportunities with an environmental focus. You do not have to have an environmental science degree or an environmental justice career path to get some of these internships. Pro Tip: Update your Fastweb Student Profile to include environmental student activities and environmental memberships like the Natural Resources Defense Council, Sierra Club, World Wide Fund for Nature and etc. An updated profile with details leads to more relevant internship & scholarship matches—share what you are passionate about so we can find you the best scholarship and internship fit.

Environmental Internships

Zero Waste Internship Deadline: 4/11/25 The Zero Waste Internship is available to students with a strong interest in environmental stewardship, conservation, and sustainability. Interns will be walking and / or driving predetermined recycling routes, examining recycling bins for contamination, and attaching tags with recycling instructions. Interns will also be tracking recycling contamination on an iPad to help determine recycling success rates in the county. This position is located in Summit County, CO. SEEDS Sustainability Internship Deadline: 5/2/25 The SEEDS Sustainability Internship is open to students with an interest in sustainability energy. Interns will assist in implementing the SEEDS program by attending assessment training, completing basic energy assessments, and follow up with clients. You should have good oral and written communication skills, computer literacy, and working knowledge of environmental issues and polies in order to be considered for this internship. EarthDay.org Summer Internship Deadline: Varies The EarthDay.org Summer Internship is available to students with a strong interest in environmental issues and a commitment to solving climate change, ending plastic pollution, and protecting biodiversity. Roles are available in the following departments: communications, development and fundraising, education, The Great Global Cleanup, Plastics and End Plastics Campaign, and universities and national campaigns. This internship can be fully remote or hybrid. Environment America Internship Deadline: Rolling The Environment America Internship is open to students who are passionate about the environment. Interns will gain experience and make a difference on important environmental issues like plastic pollution, clean energy, protecting open spaces, and more. Opportunities are available nationwide. The Chicago Botanic Garden REU Program Deadline: Varies The Chicago Botanic Garden REU Program is available to undergraduate participants with the opportunity to explore a diverse array of scientific fields related to plant biology and conservation. As an intern, you will be trained in all stages of research, from hypothesis formulation through experimental design, data collection, analysis, and ultimately presentation of results through a public research symposium. Laureus Sustainability Internship Deadline: Varies The Laureus Sustainability Internship is available to available to students 18 years and older who are tech savvy with Microsoft Office/other applications, possess excellent communication skills, are innovative, can work in a fast-paced environment, and are energetic and eager to assist on projects and initiatives. As an intern, you will contribute to a variety of research methods to analyze, report, and provide recommendations for sustainability projects and programs. You will also aide in the development and implementation of social impact initiatives and events and assist in developing communications and learning and development material to promote the revised ESG Framework strategy. Conservation Science Internship Deadline: Varies The Conservation Science Internship is available to students with an interest in raptor and bird conservation. Intern duties will include learning basic techniques in conservation science and education, monitoring wildlife and working with volunteers, visitors and school groups. Turtle Island Restoration Network, REMOTE Intern Deadline: Varies The Remote Intern is available to students interested in the field of legal aid, social media, graphic design, web development, research, advocacy/activism, and journalism. Summer Wildlife Internship Deadline: Varies The Summer Wildlife Intern position is open to students who are interested in the care and treatment of injured and orphaned wildlife. Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Conservation Science Internship Deadline: Varies The Conservation Science Internship is available to students with an interest in raptor and bird conservation. Intern duties will include learning basic techniques in conservation science and education, monitoring wildlife and working with volunteers, visitors and school groups. Consider applying for these environmental scholarships too.