Natural Resources Intern

Swca Environmental Consultants • Westminster, CO

5d • $20 - $20

About The Position

Embark on an exciting journey with SWCA as a Natural Resources Intern for Summer 2026 in our Broomfield, CO or Fort Collins, CO offices. Join our dynamic team and be part of innovative solutions in the environmental sciences. SWCA, established in 1981, is a renowned name in the United States, recognized for sound science and creative problem-solving. As a Natural Resources Intern, you'll dive into both office and field projects, collaborating with skilled natural, cultural, and environmental planning professionals. This internship offers a unique opportunity to launch your career in environmental sciences, supported by leadership dedicated to your professional growth. The internship spans from early June 2026 to mid August 2026 (10 weeks), providing flexibility for early starters and those interested in extending beyond August. Alongside impactful project work, our program includes regular presentations by SWCA leaders. This is a paid, 40 hours/week internship with a competitive rate of $19.95 per hour. Please submit a cover letter expanding on pertinent experience and interests to be considered for this position. Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled juniors or seniors pursuing a bachelor's degree in an environmental-related field, or recent graduates within 12 months of May 1, 2026. Equivalent experience will also be considered. Applicants pursuing a Master's degree will also be considered. Ph.D. candidates are not eligible for this program.
• Experience with natural resources fieldwork through coursework, projects, professional/intern experience, or volunteer work.
• Ability to mobilize for 2 week durations or more for fieldwork, agency meetings, stakeholder meetings, and client visits is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Good communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to learn new survey and monitoring techniques and protocols.
• Ability to maintain a flexible and changeable schedule
• In instances where travel is necessary, the position may require up to 50%-75% fieldwork, including spending extended periods in field locations.
• Ability to travel, walk, and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather and rugged terrain, with the capacity to carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work safely outside in all weather conditions, execute tasks effectively, and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Ability to incorporate SWCA's safety policies into your workflow.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with GPS devices, digital data collection, and mapping software like ArcGIS.
• Technical writing experience.
• Species identification experience

Responsibilities

• Support project managers and field leads in various natural resources surveys, including wetland delineations/assessments, wildlife surveys, avian surveys, and botanical surveys.
• Engage in office tasks such as data clean-up, reporting, and other activities to support the Natural Resources and Environmental Planning teams.
• Conduct fieldwork across office locations and potentially nearby states, sometimes involving extended hikes either independently or with colleagues.
• Adheres to the safety program and looks out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards.

Benefits

• We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including a 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).
• Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop charting rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria.
• All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life, and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees