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Established Internships
Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) [POSITION FILLED)
Internship Title: BIOS Student Summer Internship Program
Host Organization Contact: Prof. Gerry Plumley, BIOS
Project Summary: Princeton students conduct independent research projects at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) in conjunction with a BIOS faculty mentor. Possible research project areas include, but are not limited to, oceanography and atmospheric sciences, marine biology and ecology, microbial ecology, marine genomics, ecotoxicology, and natural hazard risk prediction [5 internships]. For more information, click here.
D&R Greenway [POSITION FILLED)
Internship Title: Conservation Enhancement & Protection
Host Organization Contact: James C. Amon
Project Summary: D&R Greenway owns 35 nature preserves and holds conservation easements on 46 properties. It is the steward's job to care for all these properties and to inspect them to be sure that their conservation values are enhanced or maintained. The intern will work with the stewards to accomplish these tasks [2 internships]. For more information, click here.
Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) [POSITION FILLED)
Internship Title: Nature Preserve Stewardship
Host Organization Contact: Steve Hiltner, Natural Resources Manager
Project Summary: To provide ecological stewardship for Mountain Lakes Preserve and adjacent public lands, and assist in public outreach efforts. Stewardship involves invasive species control, growing and planting native wildflowers and shrubs, developing interpretive signage and improving the trail system. Dependent upon training, the intern can also assist with projects such as mapping exotic species invasions, developing a detailed management plan for Mountain Lakes, expanding plant inventories, assessing the ecological consequences of a proposed restoration of the historic Mountain Lakes dams and concurrent dredging of the lakes, and improving the FOPOS website
[1 internship].
For more information, click here.
Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA)
Internship Title: Summer 2009 Internship
Host Organization Contact: Sharon McCann
Project Summary: GSWA affords the opportunity to assist with one of our advocacy projects during an internship at GSWA. GSWA has been active in opposing large commercial and residential developments in which environmental issues are involved, in the ten towns composing the watershed of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. The internship duties would include research, attendance at municipal meetings, meeting with local politicians and state regulators and public education of the public at large of the issues involved [1 internship]. For more information,
click here.
Princeton Environmental Institute [POSITION FILLED)
Internship Title: Field and Lab Research Technician in Environmental Science
Host Organization Contact: Eileen Zerba
Project Summary: The project focuses on improving water quality and ecological balance across the University and within an entire watershed, with its center, Lake Carnegie. Two central questions provide the framework for this project: First, how will land use changes, driven by the Campus and Sustainability Master plans, impact the biological, chemical, and physical characteristics, e.g. health, of 1) Lake Carnegie and the regional watershed, 2) natural habitats surrounding the lake, and 3) landscapes within campus? Second, how might this information influence the University's implementation of sustainable practices and environmental policies, e.g. reduction in energy footprint, in the future? The initial phases of this project will track the impact of three major campus sustainability initiatives on the health of Lake Carnegie: 1) restoration and extension of streams, 2) enhancement of forested and wetland areas, and 3) storm-water run-off and energy balance of Butler College green roofs [1 internship]. For more information, click here.
Princeton University Dining Services [POSITION FILLED)
Internship Title: Dining Services Sustainability Summer Intern
Host Organization Contact: Stu Orefice
Project Summary: Dining Services is seeking a summer intern to develop data that will be used to assess current University purchases. The summer intern will review and categorize all Dining Services food purchases to reflect the Food Project's "Real Food Challenge" accountability metrics. The categories will include: Local, Organic, Fair Trade, Socially Just, Humane, and Conventional. At the completion of the analysis, the intern will complete a report and use the findings to update information on the dining services web page associated with sustainability. The intern will also create a map of vendors to highlight the local products we are purchasing which will be used on the webpage [1 internship]. For more information, click here.
Other Organizations
No Water No Life (NWNL)
Needed: Research intern. (This NWNL job has successfully been proposed for undergraduate and graduate level credit.)
Project Description: NWNL is an environmental nonprofit organization documenting and publicizing freshwater availability, usage and quality in case study watersheds in North America and northeastern Africa.
Job Description: Research interns work with NWNL Director and staff. Research needs include information on the Raritan River Basin as one of the project's case-study watersheds (see below) and research on broad issues of watershed degradation and management (effects of climate change, industrial pollution, deforestation and agribusiness; and the roles of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineering and stewardship agencies).
Research Approach to NWNL Case-Study Watersheds:
• Compile an annotated list of scientists, stewards and stakeholders (CV's, publications, views of critical watershed issues and examples of solutions and management policies).
• Create a biodiversity survey and species list of endangered, endemic, non-indigenous and invasive species and those illustrating natural adaptations (or not) to changes in water availability/quality.
• Compile a history of the management (and/or lack of management) within the watershed.
• Create a written report on watershed degradation: threats, environmental consequences, social/economic impacts and stewardship solutions (past, present, future).
• Optional extension of responsibilities.
• Coordinate a NWNL expedition, creating an itinerary of sites and stakeholders to interview in situ.
• Compile a resource/book list on EndNote software.
Timeline: To begin as soon as possible. Duration is approximately 2-3 months given a commitment of 10 hours per week (with opportunities for further investigation).
Required: Research and writing skills, an ability to communicate with stakeholders by email and phone and an interest in environmental and/or water resource-related issues.
Benefits: This is a nonpaying internship that offers:
• Exposure to current topics in watershed policy, degradation, and management solutions;
• Flexible hours; and
• Letter of reference for future positions.
Application Information:
How to apply: Send a cover letter with CV or resume to info@nowater-nolife.org
Address: 330 E. 79th Street, NYC 10075
Phone: 212-861-6961
Website: www.nowater-nolife.org
Email: info@nowater-nolife.org
Township of Edison
With a
diverse ethnic and demographic population of 104,000, residing in more than 36,000 units of housing, located within approximately 32 square miles, the Township of Edison is currently the fifth largest municipality in the State of New Jersey. Edison is centrally located within 25 miles southwest of New York City and 5 miles from the Borough of Staten Island. Up to 25% of its terrain is wetlands/open space, the passive use of which will be enhanced by environmental, educational and recreation initiatives, currently under development.
Selected intern(s) will receive hands-on, experiential learning through participation with Township Planner, President/CEO of Economic Development, professionals, agencies, boards, volunteer community groups and not-for-profit organizations on local projects.
Intern(s) could participate in any of the following environmental initiatives: Dismal Swamp Environmental Education Center: Planning and development of Township-based Environmental Education Center, camp and trails on 28 acres of undeveloped wetlands/open space at historic Dismal Swamp; Clara Barton Amboy Avenue NJDCA Neighborhood Preservation Program: Projects and programs to build upon previous economic revitalization corridor initiative to include adjacent residential and business areas: Smart Growth: Oak Tree Road Smart Growth Initiative; Green/sustainabile initiatives: Green/sustainable renovation of 1985 Edison Municipal Animal Shelter with Middlesex County (first such facility in NJ); Lake Papaianni Park Bicycle and Pedestrian Trails; open space initiatives; and Edison Greenway; safe routes to Schools: develop plans and county/state/federal grant applications to improve pedestrian safety for children and educate public as to sidewalks and crosswalks; Scattered-site development; Other Brownfield redevelopment opportunities; General Economic Development.
This is an unpaid internship opportunity.
Application Information
Qualifications: Juniors, seniors, or graduate students with an interest and experience in engineering, architecture, and urban planning will be considered. Timeframe can be yearly, monthly and summer internships beginning May 2008. Internship expectations include a flexible schedule, eagerness to learn and participate in projects, reliability, and ability to commute to Edison Municipal Complex. Selected candidate(s) may apply to PEI for funding by completing the online application.
PEI Funding Application deadline: March 27, 2009
Contact
Chris Mazauskas, Resource Development Officer
Office of Mayor Jun H. Choi
Township of Edison
Edison Municipal Complex
100 Municipal Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Edison, New Jersey 08817-3302
732-248-7356 Office Telephone
732-287-6679 Office Fax
cmazauskas@edisonnj.org
www.edisonnj.org
DRD Associates (a Washington DC consultig firm) is seeking a summer intern to work on one of the three projects listed below. Compensation will be $500 per week. The internship is based in Washington, DC. Depending on the project assignment, some travel will be required.
Climate Change Policy: California Agriculture Program. DRD Associates is working with the California Farm Bureau Federation, SureHarvest, and Tera Vista Systems to develop a CA-based organization that promotes and enables the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices that contribute to GHG emissions and other ecosystem services and that provides income generation for producers based on offset credits generated for carbon markets, beginning in CA. The project involves developing detailed business plan for GHG, including a planning and execution framework, and identification of opportunities and GHG emissions reduction benefits for the CA agricultural community. For more information, click here.
Implementing an on-farm Biochar Demonstration Project. The Great Lakes/Ohio Biochar Demonstration Project is a water quality and carbon credit demonstration project in the W. Lake Erie basin of the Great Lakes, and will pyrolyze dairy cow manure on a 450-head dairy farm, and land-apply the biochar produced. The project will test soil carbon, soil quality, water quality, and related impacts, and seek to market soil carbon and water quality credits in ecosystem markets. The internship will involve development of a carbon methodology for biochar soil carbon credits, with The Climate Trust and/or the Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS), and related assistance required to implement the project. For more information, click here.
Development of Biochar Production and Utilization Policies. Biochar soil carbon sequestration can potentially play a role in combating global climate change. Significant windows of opportunity exist domestically and internationally in the next 3 years to promote policies that will support the research, development, demonstration, and deployment of biochar production and utilization systems at scale. Education and outreach in support of these policies is necessary. The internship will provide a full range of policy development and educational opportunities in support of promoting biochar production and utilization. Within the US legislative and administrative branches, significant education and policy development work is required, as well as within the UNFCCC process. For more information, click here.
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