Environmental Science Internships
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Environmental Science Internships
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Environmental Science Internships
Salary
$20.00 Hourly
Location
Various, MI
Job Type
Non Career
Job Number
7601-25-ESD-003
Department
Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Opening Date
01/21/2025
Closing Date
2/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)
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Job Description
EGLE’s Summer Internship program is a 15-week intensive experience that integrates a student’s knowledge and classroom theory with practical application and skills development in a professional workplace setting.
Students will work with various divisions, offices, and locations across the State of Michigan experiencing hybrid, remote, and field work depending on the internship project needs.
The detailed list of the projects can be accessed through the following link:Projects - Environmental Science Interns (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Environmental%20Science%20Internship%20Projects%20Summary%20Sheet.pdf) You will be asked to choose the internship(s) of your interest, and your cover letter must clearly articulate your interest, and your fit, to those internships for which you wish to apply.
Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PD%20-%20Environmental%20Science%20Intern.pdf)
Additional information about EGLE’s Summer Internship Program:
+ EGLE’s Summer 2025 Internship Program will start on Monday May 12, 2025, and will run approximately 15 weeks.
+ All interns will be required to attend a virtual orientation session on their first day. Time of orientation will be communicated once all interns have been selected and secured.
+ Interns can work amaximum of 29 hoursper week (129 hours per calendar month) and weekly work schedules will be determined by the intern and their designated supervisor.
+ All interns will be required to do a presentation about their project to EGLE staff and stakeholders during an organized event at the end of the summer internship session.
+ All work performed, including remote internships, must be performed within the borders of the State of Michigan and students must reside in Michigan for the duration of the summer internship. EGLE does not offer any housing or relocation assistance for any out of state students wishing to apply.
The work location of these internship positions will be determined based on the selected candidate.
Required Education and Experience
Educational Requirements:
You must be actively enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution and reached junior or senior level status going into fall 2025 or an actively enrolled graduate student. Some internships have very specific degree or grade level requirements so please read the details of each internship project closely.
Experience
No specific type or amount is required.
Additional Requirements and Information
ABOUT EGLE
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's mission is to protect Michigan’s environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources.
At the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, we are passionate about protecting human health and Michigan’s land, water, and energy resources. We are equally passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful of all our employees and the public we serve. Our unique backgrounds and experiences make us better equipped to equitably deliver impactful environmental outcomes in the interest of all of Michigan’s residents.
Your application must include, and have attached to your application, the following:
+ A cover letter detailing why you are interested in a specific internship or internships
+ A resume highlighting your education and experience as it relates to this internship
+ A copy of your current transcripts showing coursework completed and active enrollment
Note: Failure to attach all requested documentation may result in your application being removed from consideration.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Non-career employees are not eligible for insurance benefits or paid time off, however, they may be able to participate in a deferred compensation plan 401k and/or 457.
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STUDTAST – Are you currently enrolled in a post-secondary college or university? If so, please attach a copy of your unofficial transcript.
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+ No
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Please select which internship project you are interested in applying for. Please note, you must clearly articulate in your cover letter why you are interested in each of the internships you selected.
+ #1 - Geology/Hydrogeologist Intern
+ #2 - RIDE Mapper Land Use Restriction Intern
+ #3 - Sampling for Select Contaminants of Emerging Concern Intern
+ #4 - PFAS Incidence Gap Analysis Intern
+ #5 - Michigan EV Infrastructure Programs Map Intern
+ #6 - Public Water Supply Resource Development Intern
+ #7 - Michigan Indoor Radon Program Outreach Intern
+ #8 - Radiological Protection Laboratory Benchmarking Intern
+ #9 - Wastewater Management Program Data Visualization Intern
+ #10 - E. coli Surface Water Monitoring and Data Management Intern
+ #11 - Waste and Methane Emissions Data Analysis Intern
03
Do you have experience with Microsoft Excel and any mapping software through desktop applications or online resources?
+ Yes
+ No
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Do you have experience explaining complex topics to individuals with limited knowledge?
+ Yes
+ No
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide detail of that experience.
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Do you have experience developing educational aids?
+ Yes
+ No
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide details of that experience.
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Did you attach your resume, a copy of your current transcript, and a cover letter detailing your interest in specific internship experience(s)?
+ Yes
+ No
Required Question
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Address
525 West Allegan Street
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-284-5014
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/careers
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