Environmental Management Intern

Gain hands-on experience in marine science and environmental protection through a paid internship with the City of San Diego's Ocean Monitoring Program.

🎯 About the Role

This internship offers invaluable practical experience in environmental monitoring, from data collection to analysis and communication. Interns will work alongside experienced scientists, potentially participating in boat-based operations and contributing to a substantive research project.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• 📊 Analyze, visualize, and interpret environmental monitoring data.
• 🔬 Develop and complete an independent analytical or research project.
• 💻 Gain practical skills using scientific and data-analysis tools.
• 🛥️ Participate in boat-based ocean monitoring activities and data collection.
• 🛠️ Prepare, assemble, maintain, and operate oceanographic and biological sampling equipment.
• 📝 Assist with scientific reporting, data-processing workflows, and public outreach.

✅ Requirements & Skills

• 🎓 Currently enrolled in an accredited academic or training program.
• 🌊 Comfortable working at sea aboard small research vessels in various ocean conditions.
• 💪 Able to perform physical activities necessary for marine fieldwork, including lifting up to 40 pounds.
• 🤝 Able to work collaboratively as part of a field, laboratory, and scientific team.

💰 Compensation: $19.47 to $22.75

📍 Location: San Diego, California, United States

📩 How to Apply

To apply, please refer to the City of San Diego Public Utilities Department's internship program details.