Intern - Florida Environmental Internship (Winter and Summer 2027)

Environmental Science Associates • Tampa, FL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is hiring interns for its Florida Environmental Internship program in Winter and Summer 2027. This approximately four-month, paid, variable part-time internship offers 12–24 hours per week and is hosted by the Biological Resources & Land Management (BRLM) environmental market in ESA’s Tampa, Florida office. Interns must be currently enrolled in university or be recent graduates, including graduate students. Priority will be given to applicants able to work in person or hybrid from the Tampa office for engagement, training, and mentorship; the qualifications also state that interns must be able to work from the office for the duration of the internship. The program seeks to promote diversity in environmental, engineering, and planning fields, particularly by creating opportunities for students from groups historically under-represented in the sector.

Interns will apply and expand knowledge gained through education or experience in areas such as environmental regulations, local planning and environmental requirements, field assignments, public outreach, technical and business work products, data analysis and research, and project or marketing support. Work may also include data entry and database management, drafting and proofreading documents, communicating with teams and supervisors, participating in virtual meetings, and completing other assignments as needed.

Some duties involve fieldwork in varied conditions and environments, including remote, rural, urban, coastal, and construction settings. Field assignments may require walking long distances with a backpack, lifting at least 40 pounds, traversing uneven or steep terrain and obstacles, and safely operating, loading, or transporting equipment. A valid driver’s license and experience driving 4WD vehicles off-road are listed among the qualifications. Some night or weekend work may be required. The role may also involve prolonged desk and computer work in an office setting.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in university or a recent graduate, including graduate students.
• Hold or be pursuing a degree in a related field, such as biology/natural resource management, climate change/sustainability planning, environmental planning, transportation planning, geospatial systems (GIS), computer science/data technology, or a similarly related field.
• Able to commit to working 12–24 hours per week.
• Able to work from ESA’s Tampa, Florida office for the duration of the internship.
• One year of experience in a coordination role supporting multiple groups or managers in a similar setting.
• High attention to detail, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff and manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Good working knowledge of relevant integrated software applications.
• Able to work collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams, check work for accuracy, follow through on assignments and deadlines, and learn from constructive feedback.
• Able to walk long distances carrying a backpack and lift at least 40 pounds.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varied weather, terrain, and environments, including remote and rural settings.
• Valid driver’s license and experience driving 4WD vehicles off-road.
• Able to safely operate, load, and transport equipment and gear and cross fences, creeks, and other obstacles when required.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to commit to working in person or hybrid from the Tampa office for optimized engagement and hands-on training and mentorship.
• A tailored cover letter describing the applicant’s area of interest and reasons for seeking an ESA internship is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn about environmental protection regulations and their application.
• Learn about local planning and environmental issues and requirements.
• Conduct field assignments.
• Participate in public outreach and collaboration.
• Produce technical, business, and/or marketing work products.
• Analyze data and contribute to research.
• Support project, business management, and/or marketing teams.
• Collaborate with diverse technical teams and team members through online platforms.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures and handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Seek to improve skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
• Participate in virtual meetings and video conferences.
• Provide updates and reports to supervisors.
• Perform data entry and manage databases.
• Draft, edit, and proofread documents and reports.
• Respond to emails and manage communication channels.
• Complete ad hoc assignments and projects as assigned.
• Potentially participate in compliance monitoring and reporting for ongoing construction projects.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in ESA’s sick leave program.
• May be eligible to participate in ESA’s employee stock ownership program, subject to plan eligibility requirements.
• May be eligible to participate in ESA’s tax-deferred 401(k) plan, subject to plan eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed