Environmental Science Intern: Hands-On Field & Data

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program

Sick leave

Job summary

Active pursuit of a bachelor's in Environmental Science, Wildlife Biology, or Ecology is required, with internship experience preferred. Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills are essential, along with proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Wildlife Biology, Ecology, or a related field from a recognized, accredited program required.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tasks that may include filing, scanning, data entry, documentation and Power Point presentation.
• Assist with responses to general questions.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data.
• Present solutions to concerns.
• Research solutions to project concerns; analyze and recommend solutions to problems.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Self-motivated learner

Team collaboration

Education

Env Science / Wildlife / Ecology degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Active pursuit of a bachelor's in Environmental Science, Wildlife Biology, or Ecology is required, with internship experience preferred. Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills are essential, along with proficiency in MS Office.