Environmental & Permitting Intern

Intersect•San Francisco, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of Intersect’s Environmental & Permitting team, you’ll help deliver high-impact playa lake restoration efforts that support responsible project development and long-term environmental stewardship. This internship offers hands-on experience coordinating field restoration activities while contributing to broader strategy and planning across a growing project portfolio. You’ll work cross-functionally with teams including Permitting, Development, Land, Construction, Engineering, and External Affairs to support both on-the-ground execution and long-term planning initiatives.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Restoration Ecology, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Construction Management, or a related field
Coursework or hands-on experience in restoration ecology or conservation initiatives; field experience is a plus
Familiarity with environmental permitting concepts, land use, water systems, and regulatory frameworks
Experience using tools such as ArcGIS Online, Google Earth, and Slack to support mapping, analysis, and collaboration
Ability to collect, analyze, and translate environmental data into actionable insights
Clear and effective technical writing skills to communicate complex information to diverse audiences
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams
Exposure to academic, research, or environmental nonprofit networks that support learning and collaboration
Detail-oriented and collaborative work style that supports success in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Curiosity, humility, and a willingness to learn quickly by asking thoughtful questions and adapting to new challenges
A commitment to environmental stewardship, integrity, accountability, and alignment with Intersect’s values of Equity, Humility, Authenticity, Long-run Value, and People Come First
Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada or the US.
Intersect is unable to sponsor visas for this position.

Responsibilities

Coordinate Field Restoration Execution
Coordinate playa lake restoration activities by aligning internal teams and external partners to ensure timely and effective field execution
Support logistics, communication, and documentation for restoration work on active project sites
Develop Restoration Plans and Insights
Capture lessons learned from ongoing restoration work and translate them into a detailed execution plan for a near-term project
Contribute to the development of a portfolio-wide playa lake restoration strategy, identifying risks, opportunities, and best practices
Support Technical Analysis and Communication
Compile and analyze environmental data to inform restoration planning and decision-making
Develop clear, high-quality technical documentation to support public-facing communications on restoration efforts and their environmental and business impact
Deliver Project Outputs
Produce a restoration execution plan for an upcoming project
Contribute to a portfolio-level restoration strategy document
Deliver a final presentation summarizing findings, recommendations, and key outcomes