Check out our ever-updating list of eco-friendly opportunities open to our coexist community. Have an opportunity to add? Email me at lkenney01@wesleyan.edu!
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leads international efforts to defeat hunger and to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With over 195 Members, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. We believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger. The Internship Programme aims to attract talented young women and men who are strongly motivated to share their new perspectives, innovative ideas, and latest academic experience in FAO’s domains. The Programme provides a learning opportunity to the participants to supplement their academic knowledge with a practical work assignment in a field related to the work of FAO. Deadline: August 25, 2023.
AI and Environment: Interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence Summer Fellowship. The AI and Environment Fellowship in data science equips students with state-of-the-art machine learning techniques like Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Convolutional Neural Networks, and more. Leveraging these new tools, students build out a professional portfolio with capstone projects such as sustainable farming improvements and deforestation monitoring that draw on their unique interest and domain expertise. Please find more information about relevant projects here and apply here. Small group and 1:1 mentorship options available. Feel free to contact program coordinator Jared at programs@inspiritinnovator.com with any questions.
UConn’s Research Experience & Mentoring program is looking for students who have an interest in helping to protect the environment by removing microplastics from the water. Work locations include UConn (Storrs), UConn (Avery Point), and Florida Atlantic University (Boca Raton, FL). Summer compensation (May 30-July 7): $3,000 for high school students and $5,000 for undergraduate students.
Appalachian Headwaters is an environmental education nonprofit in Appalachia. One of their programs is an environmental and arts summer camp, Camp Waldo, in southern West Virginia. They’re looking for college students to join us as camp counselors from in June and July. Our camp has a daily ecology program, as well as camping, hiking, backpacking, paddling, low ropes course, and wood craft (outdoor skills). They also offer paid internships in other parts of the organization (pollinator science, environmental philosophy, reforestation ecology, native plant horticulture and landscaping, beekeeping, organic farming, and economic development). Interested students can apply here.
Connecticut DEEP is looking for individuals interested in helping to enhance our State Parks and Divisions. A variety of opps are available, including summer positions.
Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, CT internship opportunities available.
Connecticut Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection – is currently accepting applications for an Environmental Protection Seasonal Resource Assistant (Forestry Division) for the DEEP Eastern District Headquarters in Marlborough, CT. Applications due by June 1.
Wolfe’s Neck Center in Freeport, Maine is looking for 2023 farm camp staff (many positions available)! Camp season runs from June 20 – August 25, 2023.
Always be sure to check out the latest from Wesleyan’s Gordon Career Center as well as the Allbritton Center’s ENGAGED blog, for a slew of opportunities for Wes students!
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Apply today! $4,500 COE 2023-24 Research Fellowships:Now accepting applications for our COE summer 2023, fall 2023 and spring 2024 research fellowships! The College of the Environment (COE) Fellowship Program allows current Wesleyan undergraduate students to undertake research on environmental topics under the guidance of a faculty mentor during summer or fall or spring semesters. Fellowships are available to all current Wesleyan undergraduate students, regardless of class year or major, and may be undertaken at Wesleyan or off-campus. Check out the wide range of past COE research fellowship awardees, and their projects, here! Students must be current Wesleyan undergraduate students for the duration of their fellowship. All full COE summer fellowships carry a stipend of $4,500. Fall and spring semester amounts will vary based upon duration and hours per week spent on research. Deadline to apply: February 28, 2023.
The Green Fund is now accepting applications for funding for the Spring 2023 semester, with applications open until May 1, 2023! Students, faculty, or staff are eligible to submit proposals to the Green Fund for any project that further develops sustainable projects involving the broader Wesleyan community. The Green Fund believes that there is no right way to be an environmentalist, and we are excited to work with you on your project. Deadline May 1, 2023.The COE Food Justice Internship Program is now accepting applications for summer internships at KNOX Hartford an Middletown Public Schools. Contact Malana Rogers-Bursen for more info!
Sustainable CT Fellowships (Serena Levingston ’24 and Annika Shiffer-Delegard ’23 were both fellows last summer). The Sustainable CT Fellowship Program will place highly qualified fellows across the state’s Councils of Governments (COGs) to help cities and towns become registered, certified, or recertified with Sustainable CT during the summer of 2023. Students must be either enrolled in a Connecticut college or university or a permanent resident of the state. Students must have maintained a GPA of 3.0 or above and be registered to take classes in the fall of 2023. Students of all majors will be considered.
Northeast Forest Farmers Coalition Forest Farming Mentorship Program – paid forest farming mentee and mentor opportunities.
The Connecticut River Conservancy is hiring for several seasonal staff positions, including water monitoring and aquatic invasive species work. Deadlines range from Feb-March 2023.
ROOTS is now hiring for multiple positions: Program Manager (Full-time): Helps support a team of up to 12 part-time and seasonal frontline program staff. Coordinate activities between each of ROOTS’ education programs, local food access programs, and other community projects. They will assist in developing program strategies, project delegation, and program implementation. This is a full-time, year-round position paid at $45,000/yr. Deadline: Feb 13. Youth Program Supervisor (Part-time): Support the implementation of a work-based farming program for students in grades 10-12. The applicant must be available to work between 2:30-5:30 Tue-Fri. City Growers is our youth apprenticeship that trains and offers opportunities for up to 8 high school students in gardening, farmers markets, culinary/nutrition, and food justice. Compensation is $19/hr. Rolling apps. After School Educators (Per Diem): After-school educators serve in our elementary and middle school afterschool program that meets Mon-Fri from 4:00-5:00PM. Educators visit elementary and middle school students enrolled in Parks & Recreation and the YWCA at one of 10 schools throughout New Britain to deliver hands-on lessons in nutrition and gardening. Flexible daily scheduling. Rate is $45 per diem. Rolling apps.
UConn Extension is seeking a part-time Outreach Assistant (Education Program Assistant 2) who will coordinate the activities and provide support for the University’s farm-to-school outreach programming in partnership with the CT Farm to School Collaborative (CTFTSC). The mission of the CTFTSC is to utilize collective knowledge and resources to shift power and create equitable opportunities for locally produced food and food education in Connecticut schools and early childhood centers. This position works with limited supervision from the Extension Educator in Food Systems in regard to administrative duties and budget management. The position will work in close coordination with a 10-member Steering Committee of the CTFTSC in regard to communications, outreach, and network-building. The position is based at UConn Extension’s Tolland County Center in Vernon, CT with an option for telecommuting on a hybrid basis with the expectation to report onsite as needed. Occasional evenings and weekends are required to support program needs. Apply by March 22.
Geo SubSea, LLC is preparing to offer 1 or 2 summer intern positions to work alongside the senior staff in their Middletown, CT office! This position is best suited for a junior or senior year undergraduate student who is interested in environmental or marine science, possibly engineering, and involvement in the offshore wind industry. The company is willing to work with each individual student on logistics for the summer to accommodate different personal situations. For more information, contact jeff@geosubseaconsulting.com. Resumes will be accepted until April 7, 2023.
Green Village Initiative (GVI) is looking for a Farm Program Manager who loves community-building as much as veggie-growing on our 1.7-acre site. This role is salaried at 42-45k with health insurance, benefits, sick time, PTO and therapeutic sessions with our licensed therapist and GVI’s Racial Equity Coach, SoulGrowth. Deadline February 28, 2023.
Funded by the National Science Foundation, the LAKES Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at the University of Wisconsin aims to better understand the root causes of phosphorus pollution and solutions while offering undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in cutting edge research. Applications due February 15, 2023.
The Udall Scholarship is open to sophomores and juniors planning careers in Native American tribal policy and Native health care (Native American applicants only) as well as the environment (U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents only). In 2023, the Udall Foundation anticipates awarding 55 scholarships of up to $7,000 each. The campus deadline is February 9 at 5pm, so reach out to fellowships@wesleyan.edu in advance of the start of the semester if you wish to be considered.
University of New Hampshire Sustainability Summer Fellowships – UNH Sustainability Fellowships pair exceptional students from colleges and universities across the nation with host organizations to work on transformative sustainability initiatives. Jen Kleindienst was a ‘09 fellow and Ingrid Eck ‘19 was also a fellow, if you have any questions! Opps pay up to $6K for undergrads and $8K for grads. Applications due 2/10.Applications are now being accepted for the Yale Conservation Scholars – Early Leadership Initiative. Deadline: January 10, 2023.
Long Lane Summer Farmers Wanted! Looking for an opportunity to get paid while getting your hands dirty this summer? Long Lane Farm is looking to fill three summer farming positions. Work will take place at Long Lane Farm, at $15/hour. Student-farmers self-manage their work as a team! All the details can be found @ Summer Farming Position. Interested applicants can apply here. Deadline to apply: March 21.
The Healthline and The Nature Conservancy are offering four $5K Stronger Scholarships to students committed to making a difference at the intersection of health and climate change through their studies, extracurriculars, and career goals. Applications accepted: Feb 1 through April 22.
Social impact and entrepreneurship opportunities now available from the Patricelli Center! Check out the many opps available to Wes undergrads through Wesleyan’s Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship, including $5k Seed Grants, Davis Projects for Peace, fellowships, courses, and more! Contact Makeala Kingsley, director, Patricelli Center, with any questions. Deadlines vary.
The 2021-2022 JCCP Student Political Engagement Fund supports students interested in engaging the electoral process, exploring the range of American political interests, and supporting efforts that ensure the health of our democracy. Participants can apply to the Fund for costs associated with engagement in voter registration efforts, initiatives combating voter suppression, and issues advocacy work. Rolling deadline, but funding is limited, so apply soon!
The DEEP Water Monitoring Group has multiple 2022 seasonal resource assistant positions open for interested applicants. These are paid, full-time, temporary (typically 6 months or less) positions. Inland assistants participate in weekly state bathing beach monitoring (which includes weekly lab work at the DPH lab in Rocky Hill) as well as river and lake ambient monitoring programs. Long Island Sound assistants participate in biweekly hypoxia and water quality cruises on the Sound. These opportunities are perfect for students looking for hands-on experience in the environmental field. More info on all, including college internships available with the DEEP, here. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2022.
Apply today! $4,400 COE 2022-23 Research Fellowships: Now accepting applications for our COE summer 2022, fall 2022 and spring 2023 research fellowships! The College of the Environment (COE) Fellowship Program allows current Wesleyan undergraduate students to undertake research on environmental topics under the guidance of a faculty mentor during summer or fall or spring semesters. Fellowships are available to all current Wesleyan undergraduate students, regardless of class year or major, and may be undertaken at Wesleyan or off-campus. Check out the wide range of past COE research fellowship awardees, and their projects, here! Students must be current Wesleyan undergraduate students for the duration of their fellowship. All full COE summer fellowships carry a stipend of $4,400. Fall and spring semester amounts will vary based upon duration and hours per week spent on research. Deadline to apply: February 21.
Danta Field Courses in Tropical Biology is pleased to announce their 2021/2022 field courses in tropical biology. Courses are intended for undergraduates or early graduate level students who have a keen interest in tropical ecosystems and conservation, but have little or no experience of working in a tropical environment. Participants may enroll on either a credit or non-credit basis. For more information, email conservation@danta.email. For an alumni perspective on our programs, visit DANTAisms blog.
Yale Conservation Scholars – Early Leadership Initiative is now accepting applications! Led by Dr. Dorceta Taylor, Program Director and Principal Investigator, the Yale Conservation Scholars – Early Leadership Initiative (YCS- ELI) was formerly known as the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program at University of Michigan/Yale School of the Environment. YCS-ELI is a summer opportunity for undergraduates who are traditionally underrepresented in the conservation field and who are interested in careers in the sector. Any questions can be directed to YCS-ELI@yale.edu. Rolling deadline through January 31.
The JCCP Student Innovation Fund awards students up to $750 for spring OR summer projects that support collaborating with community partners, investigating civic impact, and sharing ideas in the greater Middletown community. Apply by February 17th.
The Sustainability Office is hiring for 2 positions: 1 Sustainability Coordinator and 1 Waste Not Coordinator! The position will require 5 hours per week @ $13/hour ($14/hour starting August 2022), with a requirement to work through Senior Week and return early during Orientation week, as well as occasional remote meetings in the summer. To apply: Fill out an application at AND apply via Handshake. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the current Coordinators with any questions at wesustainability@gmail.com. Deadline: February 21.
Are you a sophomore or junior with a passion for conservation and environmental issues? If so, you may be eligible for the Udall Scholarship! Sophomores who are awarded the Udall Scholarship receive $7000 toward their college expenses for their junior and senior years (a total of $14,000) and juniors receive $7000 for their senior year. The Udall Foundation also organizes and pays for a five-day orientation in Arizona and connects scholarship recipients with the Udall alumni community. If you’re interested in applying, reach out to Assistant Director for Fellowships, Erica Kowsz, at fellowships@wesleyan.edu or book an initial fellowships conversation at this link. More fellowship opportunities can be found here. Deadline for Udall applications: March 1.
2022 Yale Environmental Fellows Program is now open for applications! The Environmental Fellows Program is a nationally competitive summer fellowship program for masters and doctoral students that seeks to place students traditionally underrepresented in the environmental field and those committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in summer fellowships with environmental foundations and their grantees. Informational webinars Nov 17 at noon ET and Nov 18 at 3 pm ET. Please RSVP here. Feel free to contact Molly Blondell or Donna Williams at efp@yale.edu. Deadline to apply is January 10,2022.
The Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy is currently recruiting fellows for their 11th annual program. The program will consider the process of finding ecosystems in energy and the environment and how to mobilize change to affect climate change and address issues of environmental justice. The program will be presented virtually this year. Application deadline: June 1, 2021.
The Wesleyan Sustainability Office is hiring a new compost intern! Join our team of students passionate about food waste reduction. Responsibilities include maintaining compost bins, collaborating with student groups on campus, and developing educational campaigns on social media. For more information, check out the full job description here. To fill out an application, visit http://bit.ly/compostfall2021. Application deadline: May 1, 2021 at 11:59pm.
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) offers a variety of professional learning opps, including webinars and workshops. Deadline past.
The Paris Institute for Advanced Study and the 2100 Foundation (France), together with the Institute for Future Studies (Sweden), have launched an international contest, open to all, regardless of nationality. The Positive Future contest asks candidates to write, draw, or even produce a short video, imagining a desirable and sustainable world in cities in the year 2100. Grand prize: 10,000 EUR. Deadline: May 31, 2021.
Conservation International is currently recruiting for several internships and full-time positions, including current listings for an Evidence Review of Natural Climate Solutions Intern and a Wildlife Insights Business Development Intern. Contact Sebastien G. Costedoat for the details. Deadline past.
The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station in New Haven is looking to fill 13 seasonal research assistant positions at its Center for Vector Biology & Zoonotic Diseases to assist in mosquito research and surveillance programs on West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus. Positions are durational from May 3 – October 29, 2021, with variable start and end dates, depending on the position and the applicant’s availability. No deadline specified. Contact Philip Armstrong for more info.
Appalachian Headwaters, a nonprofit focused on ecological restoration on mined lands, environmental education, and economic development in Appalachia, is looking for camp counselors for their three-week environmental and arts summer camp, Camp Waldo, in southern West Virginia. Program dates: July 5-30. Other paid internships available (pollinator science, environmental philosophy, communications/marketing, reforestation ecology, native plant horticulture, beekeeping, organic farming, and economic development). No deadline specified. Contact Kate Asquith for salary and other details. Deadline past.
FoodCorps, a national non-profit that teaches hands on nutrition & garden education, fosters a school-wide culture of health, and promote healthy school meals is looking for service members! Applications are open now and the first round interviews is being scheduled for mid-March. Deadline past.
The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) advocates for land conservation, stewardship and funding, and works to ensure the long-term strength and viability of the land conservation community in Connecticut. The organization has a regularly updated list of opportunities for students and others! Deadline past.
The Maine Geological Survey (MGS) is pleased to announce a job opening for a college-level geology student in Augusta this summer. The position, made possible by USGS National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program grant, will assist with a large digital conversion project to make mining claims maps and claim file reference information digitally available. Job description here. Deadline: May 7, 2021.
An exciting paid opportunity for students to be involved in the development of Coltsville National Park in Hartford! Start date June 7. Deadline to Apply: April 30, 2021.
Each year, Wild Gift selects a small group of environmental entrepreneurs for a 12-month fellowship that includes mentoring, fundraising support, and wilderness-based programs that teach leadership and business skills while building a lifelong support network. Wild Gift connects and empowers environmental entrepreneurs through immersive wilderness experiences. Application can be found here. Deadline: March 26, 2021.
From Grace Kohn ’22: Applications to be a Wesleyan Writing Workshop tutor are currently open! Do you love working with other students? Are you interested in what it even means to be a writer? We want our Workshop to look like you: Whatever your writing background, class year, or major, we encourage you to check out more details and apply today! Our tutors are cheerleaders, sounding boards, and peers–not writing experts or teachers! Contact Ford Fellow Naomi Glascock at with any questions. Deadline: March 26, 2021.
The Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Sustainability initiative at the Yale School of the Environment invites your students and young professionals to present their work at the New Horizons in Conservation Conference. The New Horizons in Conservation Conference is an annual gathering of students, young professionals, leaders, and visionaries. Those who attend New Horizons are committed to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion and many are from historically underrepresented backgrounds in the environmental field. Application deadline: March 5.
The JCCP Student Innovation Fund offers $750 for remote spring or summer projects that deepen our contribution to the greater Middletown community. Projects can focus on collaboration between student groups, faculty/staff, and/or community partners; investigation of the impact of our civic engagement efforts, or sharing of ideas and learnings in civic engagement. Deadline: March 12, 2021.
Yale Environment 360, an award-winning online magazine, is seeking a Web Editor to oversee the day-to-day operations of the website. The Web Editor’s responsibilities include preparing articles for publication (finding images, copyediting, and layout); writing short news items; handling all social media; and serving as general operations manager. A good sense of design and knowledge of HTML, CSS, Photoshop, and social media are essential, along with excellent writing skills and a strong interest in and knowledge of environmental issues. Deadline past.
The Party at the Edge of the World (syllabus here): Liz Woolford ’22 and Michayla Robertson Pine ’22 are the directors of Liz’s two-semester senior capstone project investigation into theater and ecological storytelling: The Party at the Edge of the World. From Liz: “This piece will be built by a small, core collaborative ensemble rather than a traditional DSM team. Core team members will take our student forum this spring, then devise and work on the show next fall (credited). Those not interested in joining the core team can join us next semester for a class that is part environmental performance think-tank, part creative endeavor. Students in the forum (in-person w/remote) will earn 1.0 ENVS credit. As we build this piece, we’re looking to create a classroom of folks with varied interests and strengths: artists, movers, activists, geologists, anthropologists, and everything in between. This is a learning experience & prior experience with performance/theater is not necessary.” Contact Liz Woolford, for all the details!
Wes Sustainability Office interns: The Sustainability Office is hiring for 2 positions: 1 Sustainability Coordinator and 1 Waste Not Coordinator! All Wes students (2022, 2023, and 2024) who are passionate about campus engagement are encouraged to apply. To apply: Fill out an application and apply via Handshake. Contact current coordinators at wesustainability@gmail.com for more info. Deadline: February 28, 2021.
Penn State is partnering with Project Drawdown to explore and enhance “the most comprehensive plan ever proposed to reverse global warming.” The Drawdown mission seeks to clarify a positive solutions-oriented path ahead for action on climate change. By working with researchers from across the world, the team has already identified 100 of the most substantive solutions to address climate change. Program dates: June 2 – August 6, 2021. Stipend: $600/week. Deadline: February 15, 2021.
UNH Sustainability Fellowship Positions Available for Summer 2021: The University of New Hampshire’s Sustainability Institute is now accepting applications for its 2021 summer Sustainability Fellowships, pairing exceptional students from UNH and colleges and universities across the country with host organizations in New England to work on transformative sustainability initiatives. Each summer, fellows undertake challenging sustainability projects that are designed to create an immediate impact, offer an extraordinary learning experience, and foster meaningful collaboration. Both Jen Kleindienst and Ingrid Eck ’19 are former program fellows! Contact Megan Carney (megan.carney@unh.edu) for more info. Deadline: February 15, 2021.
Keck Geology Consortium Summer 2021: Geology and environmental science related summer projects are available from the Keck Geology Consortium for summer 2021. Gateway projects are intended for rising sophomores (current first-years) while Advanced projects are for rising seniors (current juniors). Each project has a field component with a Covid contingency plan. Kim Diver, associate professor of the practice in E&ES, is leading one of the projects and another is led by Wesleyan MA alum Dan Maxbauer. Deadline: February 15, 2021.
The Sustainable CT Fellowship Program will place highly qualified fellows across the state’s nine Councils of Governments (COGs) to assist with the uptake and implementation of Sustainable CT during the summer of 2021. Sustainable CT will follow all current COVID-19 safety guidelines, and it is unknown at this time if the 2021 program will be held in-person or virtually. For all the details, contact Jessica LeClair at leclairj@easternct.edu for more info. Deadline: February 16, 2021.
2021 Wesleyan Summer Grants Program are funding resources awarded through the Gordon Career Center which allow students to pursue no- or low-paid career-related summer experiences such as internships, faculty-mentored research, language study, volunteer work, field study, and academic programs. The list of available grants and the application can be accessed on AcademicWorks through WesPortal. The GCC is holding 3 virtual info sessions this month to answer all your questions! Fore more info, visit the GCC website. Applications open: February 8-26, 2021.
Community-Based Art Making in Practice: Two opportunities to get involved in a collaborative performance with Forklift Danceworks and Wesleyan’s Physical Plant and Custodial Operations! In spring 2021, students in Community-Based Art Making in Practice will explore historical and theoretical contexts for community-based art making and put this learning into practice through a process of embedded artistic research and collaboration with campus employees. In summer 2021, Forklift will be hiring two Wes students to support production for the Wesleyan performance. Contact Gretchen LaMotte ’18 for all the details or both opportunities. Deadline for spring 2021 course: ASAP. Deadline for summer positions: February 25.
NASA Develop Summer Program projects focus on helping local and international communities address their environmental concerns while utilizing NASA’s Earth observing fleet of satellites. This is a great opportunity for participants who are interested in practical applications of remote sensing and GIS, specifically in the field of Earth Science. The summer term runs June 7 through August 13. Fall and spring opportunities are also available. Deadline for summer program: February 26.