There’s
still plenty of time for students to apply to our intern program. Please help
spread the word!
Expand
your horizons with a paid internship!
Do you have an interest in ecology, natural resource management,
environmental education, science communication, environmental policy, or social
science as it relates to our natural resources?
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 looking
for 19 undergraduate students interested in exploring natural resource and
science-related careers through internships located throughout the Midwest. Please
download the project
summaries to see available projects and the requirements and locations for
each and the important
program dates to ensure your availability to participate in the program. These
materials, a copy of the application
questions, and the online
application link can also be found by visiting our internship website (http://www.ngrrec.org/internship). The
program starts with a week-long short course at NGRREC’s field station in East
Alton, IL before students depart for their various project locations. At the
end of the summer, students will return to present their work in a
professional, two-day Symposium attended by their peers, research advisors, and
other professionals.
We encourage all
students to apply, including community and junior college students, students
who are undecided in their career path, and students who would like to explore
including science, research, or education and outreach as a component of their
educational growth.
In addition to the $5,000 stipend
paid in two installments during the summer, we have $1,000 in reimbursement
funds to assist each student with their summer housing and, if necessary, relocation
costs. Program staff will assist students in finding suitable housing at their
internship location, if needed.
All applications are due via online submission by midnight January 23, 2018.
Application requirements Minimum Requirements: Students
must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate or certificate program
(community, junior or four-year colleges) and have a GPA of 3.25 or higher to
be eligible for this program. Attendance at the Intern Program Short Course
(May 20-24) and Intern Symposium (July 29-30) is required if accepted as an
intern and student must be able to commit to a full-time internship
(approximately 40 hour/ week). All application materials must be submitted
online (no email submissions accepted) by the application deadline (Jan. 23). Some
projects have other, specific requirements (e.g. ability to swim, a personal
laptop). Please take this into account when selecting your projects of interest
and answer all application questions accurately to ensure a proper project
match.
Required Application Materials: All
application materials must be submitted electronically within the online
application form by the January 23 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 printed symposium proceedings handed out to
all attendees at the Intern Symposium.
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 and match you with the right
project.
5.
Copy of International Visa (international applicants only)
Important Dates
•
Jan. 23 (midnight): Application Deadline
•
May 20-24: Intern Program Short Course (attendance required)
•
May 29 - July 28: Summer Internship (approximately 40 hour/ week)
•
July 29-30: Intern Symposium (attendance required).
Please contact me if you have any questions about applying to the
internship program!
Cheers,
Natalie
Natalie
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Natalie Marioni, Intern Program
Coordinator (www.ngrrec.org/internship)
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
Interested in becoming an NGRREC Intern? Learn more about our
undergraduate summer internship program here.
