Anchorage Fishing Intern
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Sustainability & environment Internships for High School Students
Explore 28 sustainability & environment internship opportunities for high school students. Compare eligibility, deadlines, location, and provider details.
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Beginner Environmental Leadership Program
Georgia Aquarium
If you have a passion for aquatic ecosystems and a talent of engaging with people, Georgia Aquarium’s Beginner Environmental Leadership Program is for you. Open to all high school students aged 15-17, this program is dedicated to empowering teens to become tomorrow’s leaders in environmental conservation. The Beginner Environmental Leadership Program runs three times a year and will last for four months. Teens may volunteer on any day during the summer and on breaks and weekends throughout the school year.
GradesGrade 10, Grade 11
WhereGeorgia
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California State Parks Student Employment Program
California State Parks
The California State Parks Student Employment Program provides high school, college, and graduate students with opportunities to explore future career paths, develop professional skills, and earn money while serving in several roles. These roles include youth aides, student assistants (for undergraduates), and graduate student assistants. Many of these positions do not require previous work experience. Student assistants may also be able to earn credit towards graduation. During the school year and summer months, openings are available at the Sacramento…
GradesGrade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WhereCalifornia
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Fresh Coast Ambassoder
Fresh Coast Guardians
The Fresh Coast Ambassador Program introduces residents of MMSD's service area with preference to the 30th Street Corridor and Kinnickinnic River neighborhoods who are between the ages of 15 and 23 to water industry careers, watercourse issues, and green infrastructure, while generally promoting personal and professional development. Learning and work experiences include natural resource conservation, urban agriculture, green infrastructure, and trails. The curriculum promotes competency consistent with (a) the Common Core Standards for English language…
GradesGrade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WhereWisconsin
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High School Learn and Earn Program
The Metropolitan District of Hartford
The High School Learn and Earn Program is a 4 week paid program for high school students that takes place from July to August. The program is aimed at hiring 8 to 12 students in the MDC member town school systems to learn about careers pertaining to water and wastewater.
GradesGrade 11, Grade 12
WhereConnecticut
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Intro to Climate Solutions Internship
Oakland Zoo
Interested in science? Concerned about the impact humans are having on wildlife and the earth? Join us this summer as a conservation intern! Over the course of 7 weeks, we will be meeting virtually over zoom as well as taking in-person field trips to explore a variety of conservation related topics. This internship is designed to be fast-paced and engaging and is a great opportunity for those who are interested in a career in ecology, conservation, environmental science or any related field.
GradesGrade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WhereCalifornia
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Junior Conservation Technician Program
Audubon Vermont
The Junior Conservation Technician (JCT) Program is a paid opportunity ($15/hour) for teens ages 14-18 to gain a deeper understanding of conservation action through hands-on experiences in the field at the Green Mountain Audubon Center. JCTs are mentored by our Youth Leadership Coordinator and work alongside local Vermont conservation heroes including foresters, wildlife biologists, environmental educators, ornithologists, nauralists, and more! The goal of this program is to provide professional learning experiences for teens in conservation and foster…
GradesGrade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WhereVermont
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Junior Curators
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
The Junior Curators program is an internship opportunity for students in grades 9-12 who are passionate about conservation, animal care, and field biology. Participants work alongside peers who share their interests to directly support the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' conservation efforts through educational programs, field experiences, and the care of the Museum's live animal collection. The program runs from September to April and includes a required monthly meeting with Living Collections staff, as well as two monthly group meetings wit…
GradesGrade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WhereNorth Carolina
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King Conservation Leadership Academy
Chicago Zoological Society
The King Conservation Leadership Academy is a program offered by the Chicago Zoological Society and Brookfield Zoo that focuses on leadership development through environmental literacy and inclusion. Designed to cultivate the next generation of conservation-minded leaders, the program offers a range of opportunities for students to incorporate experiences related to their individual interests and passions. These opportunities include courses on mental health, coding, writing, and animal wellness, as well as interactions with real-world experts, unique t…
GradesGrade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WhereIllinois
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Learning Intern
LA Philharmonic
The Learning Intern will support the work in the collaborative learning and social innovation areas within the LA Phil’s Learning Department. They will support the work of the Learning Department Managers and the day to day operation of Learning programs, with emphasis on administrative duties related to local Youth Orchestra LA (YOLA) sites. At the end of the internship, the intern will possess familiarity with activities of a Learning department in a major orchestra, the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment in the performing arts an…
GradesGrade 11, Grade 12
WhereCalifornia
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Riverside Teen Corps Horticulture Internship Program
Riverside Park Conservancy
During the summer Riverside Park Conservancy provides a paid experiential learning program for high school volunteers interested in learning basic horticultural knowledge and skills. Volunteers work closely with Conservancy staff to maintain key park areas, participate in ecological revitalization projects, and prepare sites for fall planting projects. Teen Corps Interns: - Assist in caring for diverse plantings of trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, grasses and bulbs - Assist with seasonal landscaping work including weeding, watering, removing ‘invasive’…
GradesGrade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WhereNew York
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Seed Crew Greater Boston Region
The Food Project
The Seed Crew dedicates most of their afternoons to attending workshops on various topics such as sustainable agriculture, food accessibility, social justice, and more.
GradesGrade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11
WhereMassachusetts
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Teen Conservation Leaders
Monterey Bay Aquarium
The Teen Conservation Leaders (TCL) Program is a service learning program where you develop important job and life skills, build self-confidence and earn community service hours. The summer begins with a week-long training where both new and returning TCL students will get to know each other and dive into basic marine biology and ocean conservation topics.
GradesGrade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WhereCalifornia
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The Garden Apprentice Program (GAP)
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
The Garden Apprentice Program (GAP) at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a great way for teens to learn about urban agriculture and the environment while working in one of the most exciting public gardens in the world! Apprentices can work their way up the four-tier program.
GradesGrade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11
WhereNew York
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The Ranger Conservation Corps Internship
New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
The Ranger Conservation Corps is a great urban environmental internship for high school students who are interested in the natural world or environmental issues. Our Ranger Conservation Corps interns gain experience while working with the Urban Park Rangers on environmental restoration in natural areas in our flagship parks.
GradesGrade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WhereNew York
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Unity Gardens Internship
Unity Gardens
Unity Gardens offers internships as diverse and creative as you are. We work with you to identify your strengths and interests to build a mutually beneficial working environment. Though the garden has some inherent duties to perform, you will find that no day is ever the same and the possibilities for engagement are endless.
GradesGrade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WhereIndiana
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Voices of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma
Voices of Oklahoma is a summer internship for rising high school juniors and seniors who are members of communities traditionally excluded from archaeology. This for-credit program introduces students to the discipline of archaeology as a tool that can produce knowledge that complements other ways that communities understand their heritage (e.g., historic documents and oral traditions). Each summer’s curriculum focuses on a theme chosen with hopes it will resonate with the students. In summer 2023, that theme will be Indigenous boarding schools.
GradesGrade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WhereOklahoma
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Youth Conservation Corp Crew Member Application
Lake County Forest Perserves
Work projects in past summers have included tasks such as developing nature trails, planting and maintaining native flora, stream bank restoration, basic outdoor maintenance tasks, construction of trail bridges, soil retaining walls and canoe launches. Additionally, workers will receive basic work and life skills, environmental construction skills and environmental awareness.
GradesGrade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WhereIllinois
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Source reviewedChecked 2026-08-22
Youth Conservation Corps
National Park Service
Youth Conservation Corps members work in a healthful outdoor setting on a variety of projects including building trails, maintaining fences, cleaning up campgrounds, improving wildlife habitat, environmental education planning and teaching, stream restoration, historic building preservation, and more! You'll also participate in educational field trips where chances are you'll see wildlife or history before your eyes, hike and stand on a mountaintop, or gaze at an ancient ruin.
GradesGrade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WhereArkansas
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YouthWorks Internship
Discovery Children's Museum
The YouthWorks Internship is a highly competitive and sought after program with limited positions. To be accepted to this program indicates an individual shows the drive to grow professionally and personally. This internship is more than just a job! While an intern will perform job assignments alongside staff members, they will also be given the opportunity to experience many different areas of the organization with the goal of providing practical experiences as a beginner in a professional environment. Further, intern positions are paid, allowing the y…
GradesGrade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WhereNevada
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