Hybrid Summer Natural Resources Intern – SoCal

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

Job summary

ICF is offering a full-time, 10-week internship in Southern California beginning in early June 2027. The intern will gain hands-on experience with botanists, wildlife biologists, wetland ecologists, and regulatory specialists on projects such as species surveys, habitat assessments, and restoration work.

The role is hybrid with offices in San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside. Undergraduates earn about $23/hour and graduates $28/hour; relocation and housing are not provided.

Qualifications

• By start date, at least 30 college credits in biology, ecology, natural resources management or similar.
• Bachelor’s degree completed by start date.
• At least 9 graduate credits in biology, ecology, natural resources management or environmental sciences.
• Fluency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Some knowledge of California and Federal environmental laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with species surveys, restoration and construction monitoring, field activity planning and data collection.
• Assist with writing reports, sections of technical documents, compliance or monitoring reports, and environmental permit applications.
• Complete field-related work within 2-3 hours of Orange County.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

First aid/CPR certified

Education

Bachelor's degree completed

Graduate coursework in biology/ecology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ICF is offering a full-time, 10-week internship in Southern California beginning in early June 2027. The intern will gain hands-on experience with botanists, wildlife biologists, wetland ecologists, and regulatory specialists on projects such as species surveys, habitat assessments, and restoration work.

The role is hybrid with offices in San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside. Undergraduates earn about $23/hour and graduates $28/hour; relocation and housing are not provided.