Pennsylvania Sea Grant 2026 Summer Undergraduate Internship Program - Aquatic Invasive Species Outreach

Penn State University • University Park, PA

31d • Hybrid

About The Position

Aquatic invasive species (AIS) have a significant impact on the ecology and economy of Pennsylvania. Educating partners, stakeholders, and water users about AIS impacts and ways to prevent their introduction and spread has been a key area of focus for Pennsylvania Sea Grant for twenty-five years. The AIS outreach intern will work with staff to update and revise AIS outreach materials and resources, identify opportunities for in-person or virtual presentations to key audiences, and assist in general outreach efforts to advance AIS education. This position may attend in-person events in Erie, therefore the preferred location of this position is in the Erie region, with ability to commute to the Tom Ridge Environmental Center. There may also be opportunities for travel to events in western or central Pennsylvania. Other aspects of this position can be completed virtually. Specifically, the intern may work on projects including (but not limited to): Identify opportunities (specific groups, established events, virtual meetings) and assist in the development of AIS prevention presentations and events, attend events, and give presentations. Help facilitate the annual Great Lakes AIS Landing Blitz Compile and draft information for case studies about AIS invasive species management efforts in Pennsylvania. Other AIS-focused projects as needed. These activities will involve regular communication with Pennsylvania Sea Grant staff, relevant stakeholders, state agencies, non-governmental organizations, and others.

Nice To Haves

• The intern should have strong interpersonal, presentation, writing and organizational skills.
• The ability to work independently, communicate effectively to individuals and larger groups and to accurately synthesize and deliver information is preferred.
• An interest in and experience with AIS prevention and management is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities (specific groups, established events, virtual meetings) and assist in the development of AIS prevention presentations and events, attend events, and give presentations.
• Help facilitate the annual Great Lakes AIS Landing Blitz
• Compile and draft information for case studies about AIS invasive species management efforts in Pennsylvania.
• Other AIS-focused projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees