Swca Environmental Consultants
Environmental consulting firm offering planning, design, and compliance services across sectors.
Ecological Restoration Intern
Assist with ecological restoration field and office tasks during summer 2026.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Complete ecological restoration tasks in a team setting • Communicate effectively with project team members and follow instructions • Implement tasks delegated by field supervisors • Assist with marketing, outreach, and visual support (photography, documentation, graphics) • Take accountability for assigned work • Adhere to safety program and mitigate hazards
Key Responsibilities
- ▸ecological restoration
- ▸team communication
- ▸field implementation
- ▸visual documentation
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
Candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in natural sciences, possess a positive attitude, flexibility, and good communication skills. The internship runs from early June to mid‑August 2026 (with the possibility of an earlier start or extension past August), is paid at $19 per hour for a 40‑hour work week, and can be based anywhere in the continental United States while being prepared to travel to project sites. • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an environmental‑related bachelor’s program • Completed at least junior year of college (preferred) • Experience with natural resources field work through coursework, research, or volunteering • Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail • Willingness to learn new survey and monitoring techniques • Ability to work well in a team • Ability to work remotely in field locations for extended periods with limited services • Capacity for strenuous manual labor, carrying equipment up to 50 lb, and working in inclement weather • Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a 4WD vehicle on backcountry roads • Familiarity with GPS, digital data collection, or ArcGIS • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite • Technical writing experience • Interest or experience in graphic design, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or visual storytelling • Experience supporting outreach materials, presentations, reports, or digital content • Basic photography or video documentation skills • Exposure to multidisciplinary ecological restoration teams and professional development presentations
Requirements
- ▸environmental degree
- ▸field experience
- ▸gps
- ▸arcgis
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸driver's license
Benefits
SWCA is a 100 % employee‑owned environmental consulting firm that values collaboration, continuous learning, and giving back. The company offers a supportive, team‑oriented environment, competitive wages, and a full suite of benefits including health, retirement, profit‑sharing, and an employee stock ownership plan. The firm emphasizes diversity and inclusion, providing accommodation contacts for candidates with disabilities and encouraging applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans. SWCA also commits to salary equity, transparency, and internal career advancement through its Career Landscape initiative and related professional development programs. • Paid internship at $19 per hour, 40 hours/week • Opportunity to travel to project sites in Nevada, Michigan, Vermont, and other states • Access to SWCA’s employee‑owned benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) profit‑sharing, stock ownership, and performance bonuses • Participation in career development programs, conference attendance, education reimbursement, and leadership training • Inclusive work environment supporting diversity, accommodations, and equal opportunity
Work Environment
Field