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Environmental Management Internships

If you’re studying environmental sciences or a related field and are interested in doing an internship abroad (or remotely), these internships could be a great match for you. All internships are with nonprofit organizations that are tackling environmental issues in the field. The focus of their work ranges, and includes agroforestry, land and water management, urban greening, biodiversity research, food security, permaculture, and environmental education. As an intern with these environmental NGOs, you’ll get a thorough understanding of their methods, goals, and operations, and an opportunity to put gain practical work experience in this sector.

Through a well-structured and guided internship that will meet your desired learning outcomes, you’ll get valuable work experience, as well as the opportunity to contribute to a worthwhile environmental cause. You’ll also get to live and work in a beautiful part of the world! (Or work online, if this work better for you and if the internship allows it.)

Find a list of environmental management internships below, or get in touch to find out how to apply! (Please note that while specific internship roles are outlined below, we often customize (research) internships for students with specific requirements.)

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Conservation Research Internship

  • Min. 2 months
  • Manzanillo, Costa Rica
  • Data Capture, Permaculture, Conservation, Education, Monitoring, Research 

Specialize in Marine or Land Ecology, or get a taste of both with this versatile Conservation Internship.

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Rainforest Conservation Research Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Serra do Brigadeiro State Park, Brazil
  • Research, Data Analysis, Community Outreach, Conservation, Reporting

Travel to Brazil and study the flora and fauna of the Atlantic Rainforest.

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Biodiversity conservation internship

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Biodiversity Conservation Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Serra do Brigadeiro State Park, Brazil
  • Research, Reforestation, Conservation, Monitoring

Help reverse the climate crisis by restoring the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest.

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Medicinal plant research internship

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Medicinal Plant Research Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Serra do Brigadeiro State Park, Brazil
  • Research, Community Outreach, Conservation, Lab Work

Promote the conservation and sustainable use of indigenous plants as medicine.

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Research and Nature Conservation Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Bahia, Brazil
  • Research, Monitoring, Data analysis, reporting, education

Gain practical research experience protecting biodiversity and creating sustainable change

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Applications open for Aug-Oct 2023!

Forest Management Internship

  • Aug-Oct 2023
  • Cape Town & Garden Route
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, Data Analysis, Reforestation

Gain field experience in the impact assessment and sustainability of forest restoration programs.

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Remote Agroforestry Research Internship

  • 8-26 weeks
  • Remote
  • Research, agroforestry

Research and gain insights into sustainable land management in Ghana

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NGO Management Internship in Malawi

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NGO Management Internship

  • 2-6 months
  • Nkhata Bay, Malawi OR Remote
  • NGO Management, Fundraising, Marketing, Communications

Assist with the management of an NGO that supports permaculture clubs for school children,

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Permaculture Internship

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Permaculture Internship

  • 8-26 weeks
  • Nkhata Bay, Malawi
  • Permaculture, Organic Farming

Based in rural Malawi, help develop and run workshops for permaculture clubs in schools.

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Urban greening internship

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Urban Greening Internship

  • 8-26 weeks
  • Cape Town, South Africa
  • Facilitation, Research, Reporting, Monitoring, Education, Tree planting

Gain field experience as part of projects that provide greening and eco-education in townships.

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UH-Food Security Internship

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Food Security & Urban Farming Internship

  • 8-12 weeks
  • Cape Town, South Africa
  • Food security, urban farming, education

Help develop and manage food gardens and host eco-workshops at schools in townships.

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FAQs ABOUT OUR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIPS

How experienced do I need to be to join an environmental internship?

It depends on the specific internship program; some require more experience than others, but we do offer something for applicants of all levels. So whether you have or are working towards a degree in environmental sciences, or you are just passionate about helping save our planet (and kudos to you), we can offer you an environmental internship that will suit your level and goals.

Who is an environmental science internship for?

Our environmental management internships can be a great opportunity if you’re a student majoring in any environmental program, or have just graduated with a degree in environmental science, and are looking to gain valuable work experience. You’ll get a chance to use your knowledge and skill-set in a new context. Our environmental management internships are also suitable for someone who is passionate about sustainability and the environment and wants to learn how an environmental NGO works. No matter what your intended outcome is, as long as you are open to learning, willing to help, and like working with others, we have an environmental internship that will suit your needs!

What can I expect to learn as an environmental intern?

We offer a range of focus topics in our environmental internships, from permaculture to food security to organic farming. No matter which focus area or location you choose to do your environmental internship in, you’ll have the pleasure of working in a reputable organization that has tons of experience. So be prepared to learn a lot! The more you are willing to soak up as a student, the more you will learn. And the learning doesn’t stop at environmental issues; as an intern working for an organization in a foreign country, you’ll also get a chance to learn about a whole new culture and environment. The possibilities are endless!

If you have any more questions regarding our environmental management internships, give us a shout!