Environmental Summer Internship Program
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals of Northern Arizona University in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is sponsoring the 2007 Environmental Summer Student Internship Program. Students will have the opportunity to gain professional skills by, assisting government agencies and Native American tribes with special environmental projects related to air quality and environmental protection. Projects may consist of: conducting research or conducting field operations, developing public policy or developing environmental education materials, working in environmental engineering or working with GIS, spending your time in an office or spending time in the woods.
As a summer intern, you can:
O Assist EPA/Tribal agencies with environmental issues
O Acquire ready-to-use skills and gain meaningful experience
Compensation:
o The 10-week internships will last from approximately June through August. Student interns will be provided with a $4000 stipend, with housing and travel allowances available as needed.
Requirements:
O Full-time Undergraduate or Graduate student with satisfactory academic standing
O Major in an environmental (science, engineering, planning, policy, law, management) or related (political science, anthropology, health) field.
O Good communication (verbal and written) and word processing skills
O An strong interest in working with Native American tribes
To apply, submit:
O An online application: http://www4.nau.edu/eeop/eeop_ssi_internship.html
O A resume and three reference letters
O One page letter describing your interests
O A 750 word essay on a local environmental issue in your community or region
O Unofficial transcripts
COMPLETE application packet should be received by March 1, 2007.
Past internship locations: Washington, DC, San Diego, CA, Reaserch Triange Park, NC, Pablo, MT, Seattle, WA, Anchorage, AK, Las Vegas, NV, Durango, CO. and others
Submit required documents to:
Matthew A. Zierenberg, Program Coordinator
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
P.O. Box 5768
, Flagstaff
, AZ
86011
Telephone: (928) 523-8864/1496
Fax: (928) 523-1280
Email: Matthew.Zierenberg@NAU.EDU
