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Ascent · 15 hours ago

Internship and EEPIC Program

Berkeley, Sacramento, or San Diego

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25/hr - $27/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Ascent is seeking interns to join our Environmental Planning practice, offering an opportunity for upper-division undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral students to gain practical experience. Interns will conduct research, analyze data, and engage in public outreach while contributing to meaningful projects in sustainability and environmental planning.

Environmental ConsultingNatural Resources

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct research and produce planning and environmental work products

Analyze data and support various technical teams

Gain insight into local planning and environmental regulations

Visit project sites to conduct field assignments as needed

Engage in public outreach and collaborative discussions

Work, collaborate, network, networks with diverse technical teams

Qualification

Environmental StudiesUrbanRegional PlanningGeography (GIS)Microsoft Office SuiteResearch skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork skills

Required

Current upper-division college/university student or recent graduates

Current graduate and doctorate students are also encouraged to apply

Pursuing studies in related fields such as: Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Urban and Regional Planning, Geography (with an emphasis in GIS, Land Use, or Environmental Systems), Sustainability Studies, Natural Resource Management, Public Policy or Environmental Policy, Landscape Architecture, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Ecology or Earth Sciences

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Strong research, communication, and teamwork skills