Hybrid Summer Intern, Natural Resources (SoCal)

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

Job summary

ICF is offering a full-time, 10-week internship in Southern California, working with botanists, wildlife biologists, wetland ecologists, and regulatory specialists on diverse projects. The role includes field surveys, habitat assessments, and restoration tasks under supervision of professional staff.

The program begins in early June 2027 with a hybrid work schedule across San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside offices.

Qualifications

• 30 college credit hours completed in biology, ecology, natural resources management, environmental sciences, or similar discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree completed by start date (preferred).
• Some graduate coursework in biology, ecology, natural resources management, environmental sciences (preferred).
• Fluency with Microsoft Word and Excel; strong written and verbal communication.

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.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Excellent written and verbal comms

First aid/CPR certified

Education

30 college credit hours in biology/ecology/natural resources/environmental sciences

Bachelor’s degree

9 graduate credits in biology/ecology/natural resources/environmental sciences

Job description

ICF is offering a full-time, 10-week internship in Southern California, working with botanists, wildlife biologists, wetland ecologists, and regulatory specialists on diverse projects. The role includes field surveys, habitat assessments, and restoration tasks under supervision of professional staff.

The program begins in early June 2027 with a hybrid work schedule across San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside offices.