Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development (ELWD) intern

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Organization

Pennsylvania Sea Grant College Program

Job Posted

January 8, 2026

Job status

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Michelle Niedermeier

Contact Email

mxn14@psu.edu

Deadline to Apply

Location

PA
United States
Pennsylvania Sea Grant offers paid summer internship opportunities for undergraduate students seeking to gain experience in the areas of communications, education, outreach, and research. The experience helps prepare students for graduate school and careers in science, policy, management, and outreach focused on oceans, Great Lakes, and watersheds.

Summary

Environmental literacy and workforce development (ELWD) is an educational priority across these distinct watersheds and is fostered via educator professional development programs, adult and youth education initiatives, print and online resources, opportunities for college and university students, and community education events. Pennsylvania Sea Grant seeks an environmental literacy intern who is interested in watershed education with a focus on Great Lakes, river, and ocean ecosystems; educator professional development program content and delivery; and action/stewardship project development and implementation. This intern should be located in Pennsylvania. This position can be completed virtually and may also have the opportunity to attend programs, events, and meetings. More details including the application instructions are on our website https://seagrant.psu.edu/summer-internship/

Compensation Information

~$17/hour at 40 hours/week for 10 weeks