Expand your horizons with a paid
internship!
Do
you have an interest in ecology, natural resource management, environmental
education, environmental policy, or social science as it relates to our
environment?
Are
you interested in exploring a career path you may not have considered yet,
instead of looking for a summer job? If so, then apply to become an
intern with the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center.
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center is
offering paid internships throughout the Midwest focused on a variety of
research areas such as ecology, fisheries science, education, policy, natural
resource management, and social sciences.
Now accepting applications! To learn more about the 2016
projects or for information on how to apply, visit our internship website.
All
applications are due via online submission by January 18, 2016. Download and share the Intern
Program flyer and the summaries of available projects.
Application requirements Minimum
Requirements: A student must have a GPA 3.25 or higher. Attendance at the
Intern Program Short Course (May 24-27) and Intern Symposium (Aug 1-2) is
required if accepted as an intern. All application materials must be submitted
online (no email submissions accepted) by the application deadline (Jan. 18).
Required Application Materials: All
application materials must be submitted electronically within the online
application form by the January 18 deadline.
1)
Biographical sketch - Submit a
brief statement (100 words or less) about yourself, your interests, and where
you see yourself career-wise in 5 years. This information will be included in
the August symposium proceedings.
2)
College transcript -
Unofficial copy will suffice as long as your name is clearly visible on the
transcript. A screenshot or a typed Word version of your transcript will not be
accepted.
3)
Resume - Include all relevant coursework,
previous employment, internships, and volunteer positions. Organization name,
location, and dates should be included.
4)
Cover letter (optional, but encouraged) - Feel free
to include a cover letter outlining what makes you a good candidate for this
internship. Include any additional information, such as your career and
academic goals, that would help us assess your fit for our internship program.
Please
contact me if you have any questions about applying for one of our 2016
internships.
Cheers,
Natalie
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Director of Environmental Education & Citizen Science
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center
Lewis and Clark Community College
One Confluence Way * East Alton, IL 62024
Ph: 618.468.2783 * Fax: 618.468.7211
ngrrecintern@lc.edu * www.ngrrec.org
Ph: 618.468.2783 * Fax: 618.468.7211
ngrrecintern@lc.edu * www.ngrrec.org
