Resources for Internships & Employment

Included are resources, tips, job boards, and networks that may help you secure an internship or employment.

Towson University has excellent resources for preparing students for internships and employment through the Career Center. They will help you create a professional resume, find internships or employment, and provide guidance on how to conduct yourself in a professional way.

Steps to take to find employment and internships:

  1. Resumes:
    1. You should have a resume ready and prepared to share with potential employers or internships. 
    2. Contact the Career Center, set up an appointment, and use this resource to convey your experience in a professional concise way.
  2. Finding a Position
    1. You can start by searching Handshake for potential positions that may interest you. Don’t be discouraged if what you’re looking for doesn’t show up right away. Contact the Career Center for help with tailoring your job search.
    2. Try checking out the table we have compiled below that includes job boards and organizations that have previously hired Towson University students.
    3. If your dream job doesn’t appear to exist, you can always contact organizations and ask for more information about what they do and where you may look for new opportunities. Be sure to communicate in a professional and respectful manner. You can work with the Career Center on how to bolster professionalism.
  3. Apply!
    1. Remember to submit all the requested information specified in the application description. If you do not include all necessary application materials (e.g., resume, references, etc.) you may not get full consideration. Employers often request references, be sure to use professors and employers who know you well and can speak to your skills and experiences.

Students wishing to find an internship should look at the internship and job resources below. Students wishing to use one of these opportunities to complete ENVS 485, Environmental Internship, can find information and resources on the ENVS 485: Environmental Internship page.

Job Boards and Past Employers

Company/Agency

Description

National listings of Environmental Jobs and Internships

A wildlife and fisheries science job board provided by the Texas A&M Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management

Sustainability Degrees - Find your future in Sustainability. Articles and advice for college students.

Green Job Engine. The site is free for job seekers and includes the following features:
* Resume uploading
* Search for jobs from across the web
* View relevant jobs from LinkedIn

Job opportunities at the National Center for Science Education

Premier job board for the environmental, occupational health and safety professions.

The Baltimore Collegetown network posts lots of local information including internships.

An association that includes employment opportunities in a large range of environmental sectors. Worth exploring.

The Environmental Leadership Program provides a link to jobs and career development resources. See banner on the left side of the page.

The Conservation Job Board is an environmental career website that profiles the latest jobs in the fields related to conservation including environmental education, ecology, forestry, wildlife biology, fisheries, marine science, park management, outdoor recreation, etc.

Opportunities and Maryland Environmental Services

 

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education.

The Ornithological Council. Lots of bird-oriented job opportunities and graduate fellowships listed in the Ornithological Newsletter.

The Ecological Society of America provides news and plenty more about every topic in ecology. Job announcements and fellowship opportunities (see Job Announcements under Careers & Certification).

 

Society for Conservation Biology is the best source to begin a search for conservation-related employment or information on programs in conservation biology. Go to the 'find a job' link at the top.

The Nature Conservancy includes a link to job listing. Search 'jobs' and you'll find it.

United States Geological Survey advertises many internships that are reserved exclusively for recent college graduates and also posts advertisements for jobs at many environmentally-oriented government agencies.

The US Fish and Wildlife Service lists employment and volunteer opportunities plus information on careers.

The Environmental Protection Agency lists many internships that are reserved exclusively for recent college graduates and also posts advertisements for jobs at many environmentally-oriented government agencies.

The Environmental Careers Organization has been around for many years and has been helping people locate jobs, internships and identify their career choices for a long time. Definitely worth checking.

The Wetlands Jobs Board maintained by the Society of Wetlands Scientists

A 22-acre topiary garden with indoor and outdoor displays as well as a wide range of plants

A nonprofit that offers staff positions, Americorps volunteer positions, and job training in the areas of conservation, sustainability, and environmental education.

The Chesapeake Bay Program works towards reducing pollution, restoring habitats, protecting wildlife, and promoting sustainable land use practices. 

The Lake Roland Nature Council hires interns to assist with park operations and programming such as maintenance, animal care, and educational programming.

Offers internships and employment in the collection and disposal of solid waste, waste prevention, recycling, resource recovery, and disposal site maintenance.