Description

This internship may include fieldwork, data analysis, topical research, technical writing, and engagement with clients, subcontractors, project partners, and stakeholders. While the intern will be asked to assist with a range of tasks associated with Inter-Fluve projects, there may also be the opportunity to complete a research project that is aligned with the interests of the intern and Inter-Fluve. The intern will be expected to work closely with their direct supervisor, collaborate with other staff as appropriate, and advance their work tasks and/or selected research project to completion.

Goal of the Internship Program: To provide hands-on learning opportunities to the next generation of river and wetland restoration practitioners.

The selected candidate will be expected to develop a brief written technical memo that describes the project completed, including methods, data analyses, and conclusions. At the end of the internship, the selected intern will provide a brief presentation to Inter-Fluve staff summarizing this work that was completed.

• Monitoring of aquatic systems to evaluate existing conditions and ecological functions
• Documenting the condition and effectiveness of past projects, some dating back over 30 years
• Field data collection
• Survey and analysis of streams, wetlands, or tidal systems
• CAD drafting
• Investigation of historical conditions or reference sites for a variety of project types
• Application of software tools for river analysis design and engineering

Requirements

We two openings for Ecological Restoration Design Interns. These positions will be based out of our offices in Hood River, OR, Cambridge, MA, and/or Damariscotta, ME.

2026 Ecological Restoration Design Internship – MA, ME, OR

• Rising college senior or recent college graduate (within 2 years of graduation)
• PowerPoint presentations
• Excel data analysis
• GIS mapping and analysis
• Verbal communication with project partners, clients, community members
• Attention to detail
• Conceptual drawings
• Driver’s license and car are not required, though possessing them will be convenient for the intern.
• Equipment: necessary equipment such as a laptop, waders for fieldwork, field vests, and other equipment needed to complete the tasks requested will be provided.
• Works well in small groups
• College major within the STEM fields

Benefits

This internship program provides opportunities for hands-on experience in river and wetland restoration design for students or recent graduates. The program provides a range of potential opportunities, such as learning science and engineering methods from practitioners; meeting local, state, and federal project partners; conducting fieldwork; and observing project implementation. Inter-Fluve supports increasing diversity and inclusion in the river restoration design profession. We welcome and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

Pay Rate: $23/hour

Work Schedule: Up to 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Work site will likely include office and field with optional overnight travel. While this position is hybrid (with at least three days per week in person expected), we find that interns get the most benefit from being in person as much as possible.

• All travel expenses to field work locations will be covered included gas, transportation, hotel, food, etc.
• Inter-Fluve will provide a mentor during the internship.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance