Student Volunteer Internships 2023-2024
A limited number of unpaid internships(实习)are available in Washington,D.C. within the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency's(EPA)Office of Water.You must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student.A diversity of candidates within various felds of study are encouraged to apply,including degree candidates in the following subjects:
·Hydrology,aquatic biology,marine science,environmental engineering,geology,meteorology,soil science,etc
·Public health,toxicology,sanitation,environmental justice,etc
·Public administration,finance,management,communications,etc.
Candidates should have a demonstrated interest or career goals in a water-health or public-health related field,including sustainability and resilience.Demanded qualities include strong analytical,written and oral skills,the ability to work independently and on a team,and a strong desire to take initiative.
The volunteer intern will work for a minimum of 12 weeks on a full-time(40 hours per week)or part-time(20 hours per week)schedule.Participants will not be paid,but are qualified to apply for a travelling expense.Participants do not become EPA employees during their stay.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis;however,most projects will arise for internship opportunities during the Summer Semester.Please submit your application at least 2 months before each semester begins.We recognize that timeframes may vary due to class schedules and we will work with individual candidates to specify exact timing and duration as necessary.The general timeframes by semester are as follows:
Summer Semester(late May through late August)
Fall Semester(September through December)
Spring Semester(January through April)
To apply,email a resume,cover letter,and a short writing sample(maximum 5
pages)to: braschayko. kelley@ epa.gov.
