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SWCA Environmental Consultants · 19 hours ago

Natural Resources Intern

Amherst, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$19/hr - $19/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a trusted name in environmental sciences, recognized for its commitment to sound science and creative problem-solving. As a Natural Resources Intern, you'll engage in both office and field projects, collaborating with skilled professionals to support various natural resources surveys and tasks.

Environmental ConsultingNatural Resources

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support project managers and field leads in various natural resources surveys, including wetland delineations, wildlife surveys, botanical surveys, and compliance monitoring

Engage in office tasks such as data clean-up, reporting, and other activities to support the Natural Resources team

Conduct fieldwork across office locations and nearby states, sometimes involving extended hikes either independently or with colleagues

Adhere to the safety program and look out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards

Qualification

Natural resources fieldworkMicrosoft Office SuiteGPS devicesArcGISWillingness to learnTechnical writingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detail

Required

Currently enrolled juniors or seniors pursuing a bachelor's degree in an environmental-related field, or recent graduates within 12 months of May 1, 2026. Equivalent experience will also be considered

Must attend or have attended a college or university in Massachusetts

Must attend or have attended a college or university outside Massachusetts if a Massachusetts resident with proof of residency

Must attend or have attended a training or certificate program based in Massachusetts

Graduate students are eligible if currently enrolled or within 12 months of completing their program Ph.D., Ed.D., and law school students are not eligible

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older by the start of the internship

Must reside in Massachusetts if not attending a Massachusetts-based institution

Must reside in Massachusetts if not attending a Massachusetts-based institution, preferably within one hour of the Amherst, MA office

Experience with natural resources fieldwork (e.g., environmental, natural, water, biological, or ecological) through coursework, projects, honors theses, Capstone projects, professional/intern experiences, or volunteer work

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software

Must have strong communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail

Ability and willingness to learn new survey and monitoring techniques and protocols

In instances where travel is necessary, the position may require up to 50%-75% fieldwork, including spending extended periods in field locations

Ability to travel, walk, and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather and rugged terrain, with the capacity to carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds

Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, execute tasks effectively, and adapt to shifting priorities

Preferred

Familiarity with GPS devices, digital data collection, and mapping software like ArcGIS

Technical writing experience

Company

SWCA Environmental Consultants

Glassdoor3.8

SWCA is an environmental consulting firm.

Founded in 1981

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.swca.com/

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