Paid Watershed Science Internship: Research & Outreach

WIGSAT; Wisconsin, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board support

Job summary

WIGSAT offers a USDA NIFA-funded internship placing undergraduates with Extension mentors at land‑grant universities across the North Central region for applied research and outreach on watershed management, water quality and nutrient management.

Internships pay at least $15 an hour full-time, with room and board support at some sites. The program involves sites such as University of Wisconsin–Madison and other regional partners.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in environmental science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with applied research on watershed management and water quality.
• Support Extension mentors in outreach activities.
• Collaborate with land‑grant universities in the North Central region.

Skills

Water quality research

Outreach programs

Field work

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

WIGSAT offers a USDA NIFA-funded internship placing undergraduates with Extension mentors at land‑grant universities across the North Central region for applied research and outreach on watershed management, water quality and nutrient management.

Internships pay at least $15 an hour full-time, with room and board support at some sites. The program involves sites such as University of Wisconsin–Madison and other regional partners.