2022 summer interns, Kali and Liam paddling during the Perki-Bay Expedition.

Conservation Internship, Summer 2024
(Starting June 2024)

 

PWC is offering summer internships for sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate students majoring in Environmental or Biological Sciences.  Interns will assist the Conservation Department with a variety of projects including invasive European water chestnut removal, past project maintenance, stormwater management, the Native Plant Project, and other grant projects. Interns will also participate in the Perki-Bay Expedition in June with the Youth Conservation Corps.

2023 summer interns, Megan, Noelle, Addie, and Emma organizing plants in our greenhouse

This is an intensive and physically demanding 12 week, 30 hours/week program where interns will be given the opportunity to gain hands on experience in the field of conservation, restoration ecology, invasive species management and environmental education. The position is unpaid. Interns must live locally and have a reliable form of transportation.

We are seeking candidates with:

  • A love of the outdoors!

  • The desire for hands-on outdoor field work experience

  • The ability to work independently

  • A strong work ethic

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter to jkemper@perkiomenwatershed.org


2022 spring interns, Cat and Jerry, transplanting perennials with volunteers.

Conservation Internship, Fall 2024
(STARTING September 2024)

PWC is offering fall internships for sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate students majoring in Environmental or Biological Sciences. Interns will assist the Conservation Department with a variety of projects including the Plant-A-Thon, the Native Plant Project, past project maintenance, stormwater management, A Night for Conservation Benefit, and other grant projects.

2023 spring interns, Reese, Jeff, and Lexi working in our greenhouse.

This is an intensive and physically demanding 10 week, 15 hours/week program where interns will be given the opportunity to gain hands on experience in the field of conservation, restoration ecology, invasive species management and environmental education. The position is unpaid. Interns must live locally and have a reliable form of transportation.

We are seeking candidates with:

  • A love of the outdoors!

  • The desire for hands-on outdoor field work experience

  • The ability to work independently and with others

  • A strong work ethic

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter to jkemper@perkiomenwatershed.org


2021 fall intern, Kristin, plants native perennials at Jacob Reiff Park.

Conservation Internship, Spring 2024
(Starting February 2024)
 

PWC is offering spring internships for sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate students majoring in Environmental or Biological Sciences.  Interns will assist the Conservation Department with a variety of projects including the Stream Clean-Up, the Native Plant Project and the Native Plant Sale, stormwater management, past project maintenance, and other grant projects.

2022 fall intern, Sarah, plants trees in Collegeville

This is an intensive and physically demanding 10 week, 15 hours/week program where interns will be given the opportunity to gain hands on experience in the field of conservation, restoration ecology, invasive species management, and environmental education. The position is unpaid. Interns must live locally and have a reliable form of transportation.

We are seeking candidates with:

  • A love of the outdoors!

  • The desire for hands-on outdoor field work experience

  • The ability to work independently

  • A strong work ethic

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter to: jkemper@perkiomenwatershed.org