The Environmental Sciences Program is pleased to announce a number of internship opportunities for FAU students. These positions provide valuable experience in environmental sciences, conservation, ecology, and resource management in South Florida. In some cases an internship may lead to a job. In other cases it may spark a new interest and lead to further academic studies. The Environmental Sciences Program promotes internships for its students because internships are a form of experiential learning, where students learn by doing an activity. South Florida is rich in institutions involved in resource management and research so it is an ideal place to have students engaged as part of their academic studies, in experiential learning. Students interested in receiving academic credit for an internship should work early on with their advisor in Environmental Sciences to ensure that the appropriate academic credits are applied to a particular internship.
South Florida Water Management District – FAU Environmental Sciences Internships Two internship opportunities at South Florida Water Management District are being offered on a rotational basis though the FAU Environmental Sciences Program. The positions start in August 2008 and are available for a minimum of one semester and a maximum of one year. Positions are based on a 20-hour work week with salary commensurate with academic standing (ranging from $13.50/hr for Juniors to $18.00/hr for second year Graduate Students).
Applicants must be FAU students with a GPA of at least 3.0. Additional requirements may exist for individual internships. Applicants that are selected for an internship must enroll in a Directed Independent Study course under the direction of an Environmental Sciences faculty member during the semester(s) they are an intern.
Applications must be received by June 16, 2008. Submit applications via email to Cynthia Berman at cberman2@fau.edu. Applications should consist of 3 simple parts:
- Resume or curriculum vitae, including the contact information for 2 references
- Unofficial or official copy of transcripts
- Two-page letter of interest that describes why the applicant should be selected for a particular internship position and their interest in environmental sciences. Letter should include the Internship Number of the position or positions for which applicants are applying.
The current positions are filled. Check back periodically to see when they reopen.