Internships and Job Postings

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.

Field Interviewer Positions for National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

West Virginia University and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation are looking for 1-2 field interviewers to survey visitors to the waters and coastal areas of the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary. These positions are based in Wisconsin.

  • 20-30 hours per week
  • $17.52 per hour
  • Flexible hours between April to September

Contact field manager Dr. Nick Schuelke at nschuelke@marinesanctuary.org with questions. A cover letter and resume should be emailed to Dr. Schuelke. Review of applications will begin immediately.

DAM Crew Summer Experience, July 20-31

The Dam Analysis Monitoring (DAM) Crew is a two-week river monitoring and restoration workshop experience through the UW-River Falls. It takes place July 20-31. Positions are open to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors. Students from any Universities of Wisconsin school are encouraged to apply. Participation is free, and funds are available for food and travel expenses. Apply by May 15.

The Kinnickinnic River (Kinni) is an Outstanding Resource Water and a Class I trout stream in western Wisconsin. Past fishery surveys have recorded trout densities of up to 5,000 fish/mile. The Kinni encounters two run-of-the-river dams in the city of River Falls which are slated for removal. Trout Unlimited and the consulting firm Inter-Fluve developed an extensive 10-year plan for monitoring ecological changes in the river in response to dam removal and river restoration.

DAM Crew participants will learn from professionals involved in dam removal and river restoration and monitoring, and will assist with monitoring plan implementation. All participants will also have the chance to attend a water-focused, regional scientific conference in the year following their participation in DAM Crew. If you have questions, please email Dr. Coleman Wasik at: jill.colemanwasik@uwrf.edu 

DAM Crew recruitment flyer

 National Sea Grant College Program’s Knauss Fellowship

The application period for the National Sea Grant College Program’s Knauss Fellowship is now open. The University of Wisconsin Sea Grant College Program is accepting applications from graduate students statewide for the National Sea Grant College Program’s John A. Knauss Marine (and Great Lakes) Policy Fellowship Program. The program, established in 1979, provides a unique educational experience to applicants who have an interest in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. The program matches highly qualified graduate students with hosts in the legislative and executive branch of government located in the Washington, D.C. area, for a one year paid internship. More information available here – https://www.seagrant.wisc.edu/our-work/focus-areas/education/scholarship-and-fellowship-opportunities/.

State Conservation Advocate Position with Environment Wisconsin

Environment Wisconsin is hiring Conservation Advocates to conserve and protect Wisconsin’s special places, defend the wildlife that call Wisconsin home, reduce reliance on single use plastics and other products that needlessly pollute and waste resources, and promote clean energy solutions. This position is ideal for recent graduates or those who will graduate in May. Madison is the preferred location, but other locations in Wisconsin will be considered.

Apply Here

  • Help shape program priorities: Participate in policy development, research and messaging to determine our priorities and policy positions for environmental protection in Wisconsin
  • Build powerful coalitions: Reach out to a broad range of organizations and affected constituency groups across the political spectrum to demonstrate support for our campaign goals.
  • Earn traditional media and social media attention: Organize news conferences and write opinion pieces. Build a following on social media for your campaign.
  • Lobby elected officials: Meet with decision makers – from city council members to state legislators – to make the case for our campaign goals. When a critical vote is happening on your campaign, work to demonstrate the support you’ve been building on the ground to help line up the votes needed to win.
  • Research and write reports: Catalog and analyze data relevant to the issue and our policy proposals to help influence public debate and earn media attention for our cause.
  • Recruit new people to your team: Help build your team by recruiting volunteers, interns and full-time staff.
  • Advocate: Present a compelling case for strong action on the environment to decision-makers through lobbying, testifying at hearings, and producing powerful written materials. Build relationships with key players in the state, the region and at the federal level.

Summer Internships with Environment America

Environment America is hiring interns to work with its issue advocacy teams and state offices across the country. As an intern, you’ll gain experience and make a difference on important environmental issues like plastic pollution, clean energy, protecting open spaces and more. Interns educate and engage people on important environmental issues.

Apply Here

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.

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