Gaining hands-on experience through an internship or research position in water prepares you for a career in water. The Freshwater Collaborative works with partners in industry, government agencies, nonprofit/advocacy and others to connect students to potential employers. Check back often for new postings.
Do you have a position to post? Email us at freshwater-collab@uwm.edu.
Internships with Watts Water
The Watts/Bradley Internship Program is your chance to bring what you’ve learned in the classroom to life! Watts Water hires engineering interns for its Menomonee Falls, Wisc., location and nationwide.
Learn more about the Watts/Bradley Internship Program by watching our info session.
Clean Boats, Clean Waters Summer Internships
Located in beautiful northern Wisconsin, this Clean Boats Clean Waters (CBCW) program focuses on Aquatic Invasive Species in the Vilas County area providing information to boaters about AIS prevention. Interns inspect boats, trailers, tow vehicles and related equipment for aquatic invasive species and upload data to the Wisconsin DNR database. Interns receive gross income of at least $6,000 for the summer plus travel reimbursement and housing. For more information, contact the ERIC Lab at eric@uwosh.edu.
Jobs Boards
- UW-Milwaukee Freshwater Opportunities Newsletter
- Conservation Job Board (nationwide postings)
- Wetland Jobs Board webpage (Wisconsin Wetlands Association)
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources