2027 Summer Intern, Natural Resources (Southern California)

ICF; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Paid internship

Job summary

ICF is offering a full-time, 10-week internship across Southern California (San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside). The intern will work a hybrid schedule and gain real-world experience with botanists, wildlife biologists, wetland ecologists, and regulatory specialists.

Responsibilities include assisting with species surveys, restoration monitoring, report writing, and permit applications. A bachelor's degree is preferred, with strong Word/Excel skills and good communication.

Qualifications

• At least 30 college credits in biology, ecology, natural resources, or environmental sciences by start date.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; graduate-level coursework beneficial.
• Fluency with Microsoft Word and Excel; strong written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with species surveys, restoration and construction monitoring, and field activity planning.
• Assist with writing reports, technical sections, and environmental permit applications.
• Complete field tasks within 2-3 hours of Orange County.

Skills

Field data collection

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Intern will gain real-world experience working with botanists, wildlife biologists, wetland ecologists, and/or regulatory specialists on a wide variety of projects, including special status species surveys, habitat assessments, aquatic resources delineations, construction implementation, and restoration projects in Southern California. The Intern will assist with project tasks such as those listed below, will offer their insight and latest knowledge of techniques to professional staff, and learn about the work done at ICF.

This is a full-time, 10-week internship that begins in early June 2027. The intern will work a hybrid schedule from our San Diego, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Orange, CA; Riverside, CA offices. Pay is expected to be $23 per hour for undergraduate interns and $28 per hour for graduate interns. At this time, relocation nor housing assistance is available for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with species surveys, restoration and construction monitoring, planning and implementation of field activities, take detailed field data, assist with constraints analyses, and review database outputs.

• Assist with project-related tasks such as writing reports, sections of technical documents, compliance or monitoring reports, and environmental permit applications.

• Complete field-related work assignments within 2-3 hours of Orange County.

Basic Qualifications:

• By start date, at least 30 college level credit hours of completed courses in biology, ecology, natural resources management, environmental sciences, or similar discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

• A completed bachelor’s degree

• By start date, acceptance/ enrollment verification, or at least 9 credit hours of completed graduate-level courses in in biology, ecology, natural resources management, environmental sciences, or similar discipline

• Fluency with Microsoft Word and Excel

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Some knowledge of California and Federal environmental laws and regulations

• Ability to document agendas, notes, and other meeting deliverables in a clear and accurate manner

• First aid/CPR certified

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world’s toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please email [e-mail] and we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [e-mail]. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

$37,855.00 - $77,869.00

San Diego, CA (CA74)