ERO Resources Corporation · 1 day ago
Natural Resources Internship
Lakewood, CO
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$17.50/hr - $22/hrERO Resources Corporation is an environmental consulting firm headquartered in Denver, Colorado, seeking a Natural Resource Intern for spring/summer 2025. The intern will assist in fieldwork and reporting, gaining experience in ecological assessments and environmental regulations.
Environmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Assist in equipment organization, loading equipment, and preparation for fieldwork, as requested
Review scopes of service with the project manager so duties are clearly understood
Collecting digital and spatial data with phones, tablets, digital cameras, and a Global Positioning System unit
Completing field forms: wetland delineations, raptor surveys, or other forms, as needed
Digging soil pits up to 2 feet deep using a shovel
Hiking and surveying with a backpack over rough terrain and working in adverse weather conditions
Using binoculars to survey for songbirds or raptors and documenting their activity
Collecting and identifying vegetation and marking aerial photographs with vegetation community boundaries, noxious weeds, wildlife, and other sensitive natural resources
Unloading and properly maintaining field equipment
Uploading/scanning all field data into the appropriate server files daily
Assisting with completion of resource documentation on appropriate forms and maps
Assisting with reports, as requested. This may include writing natural resource assessments, wetland delineations, or preconstruction notifications
Working with Geographic Information System staff to modify and create figures for reports
Qualification
Required
Pursuing or received a Bachelor's degree in biology, botany, environmental science, ecological restoration, range science, natural resource planning, or similar discipline
Preference given to recent graduates or students graduating this year
Completed course work toward a degree in the desired discipline that includes plant and wildlife identification or coursework is preferable
Familiarity with tablets, digital data entry, Microsoft Office Suite products, and Adobe Acrobat
General basic knowledge of botany, wildlife, and wetland delineations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required for remote fieldwork
Willingness to learn and ask questions
Company
ERO Resources Corporation
We are a team of consultants who specialize in natural resource and environmental assessment, planning, and permitting.
Founded in 1981
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase