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Environment for the Americas · 1 month ago

Monarch SkillBridge Internship (For Transitioning Service Members)

Brownsville Metro

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Environment for the Americas (EFTA) partners with the U.S. Forest Service and Department of Defense to monitor and conserve monarch butterflies on military installations. The Monarch Research and Education SkillBridge Internship offers hands-on experience in monarch monitoring, habitat assessments, conservation, and community outreach, focusing on field research and educational engagement.

Environmental Services

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct monarch and habitat surveys during peak breeding periods

Collect data on milkweed, nectar plants, and monarch life stages

Navigate and work safely on military installations

Maintain regular communication with Natural Resource Managers and partner organizations

Submit consistent updates to the EFTA Monarch Program Manager

Participate in weekly team meetings, data reviews, and educational webinars

Write biweekly blogs that highlight fieldwork and personal experiences

Develop and lead educational programs for military communities, such as school visits, scout activities, citizen science events, and nature walks

Promote awareness of monarch conservation and pollinator ecology

Qualification

Interest in conservationFieldwork experienceGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft OfficeData collectionBasic botanyField navigationEducational program developmentCommunication skillsTime management

Required

MUST BE A TRANSITIONING MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER WITH SKILLBRIDGE ELIGIBILITY

Access to a personal vehicle and a valid driver's license

Strong communication skills, including clear and consistent written and verbal communication

Interest in conservation with demonstrated enthusiasm for wildlife, ecology, or environmental science

Ability to work independently in the field, manage time effectively, and travel between sites

Familiarity with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office for data entry and reporting

Preferred

Experience in fieldwork, species monitoring, outdoor labor, or data collection

Willingness to learn basic botany

Company

Environment for the Americas

Environment for the Americas works to connect people to birds and nature through education, outreach, and research.

Founded in 2008

Boulder, Colorado, US

11-50 employees

http://www.environmentamericas.org

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Leadership Team

Sonam Detso

Carbon Partnership Resource Assistant

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