Summer Internship-2026 at Dragonfly Pond Works

Wayne State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental service company in Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking individuals to join their team for outdoor work focused on maintaining healthy aquatic systems. Interested candidates should be enrolled in a Bachelor of Science program related to environmental studies, demonstrate a passion for outdoor work, and be able to lift heavy equipment. This full-time role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience in the environmental industry while contributing to sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a Bachelor of Science program in natural sciences or compatible environmental studies program.
• Proven interest in working outdoors with a passion for creating and maintaining healthy aquatic systems.
• Desire for a full-time five-day work week.
• Relevant work experience is desired but not required.
• Ability to swim.
• Ability to regularly lift 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Crew Lead.
• Shadow departments and learn about operations.
• Identify and treat invasive weeds.
• Perform visual inspection of pond components.
• Mow, weed-eat, and clean sites.
• Operate various equipment such as Ventrac and mowers.

Skills

Interest in outdoor work

Ability to swim

Team-oriented

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences or Environmental Studies

Tools

Ventrac

Wright Mower

Grandstand Mower

Hedge Trimmer

Chainsaw

String Trimmer

Job description

Do you thrive in an outdoor work environment and want to be part of an exciting environmental industry? Dragonfly Pond Works is a fast-growing company, offering year-round work, Internships, and provides long-term career opportunities. Join our "swarm" today!

This position provides a learning environment that ensures that the company's clients are serviced according to the highest standard of quality, maximizing efficiency and productivity while upholding the regulations for treating ponds and lakes. This role is integral to the smooth and profitable execution of work performed by Dragonfly Pond Works and to creating future leaders for the company.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in a Bachelor of Science program in natural sciences or compatible environmental studies program and entering Junior or Senior year, preferred.
• Proven interest in working outdoors with a passion for creating and maintaining healthy aquatic systems.
• Desire a full-time five-day work week.
• Relevant work experience is desired but not required.
• Ability to swim.
• Ability to regularly lift 75 pounds.Adapt and/or able to improvise quickly, as demanded by conditions or unknown factors
• Team-oriented and aligned with Dragonfly's values: Quality Focus, Takes Ownership, and Growth Oriented.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Crew Lead.
• Shadow departments and learn about the operations of the company.
• Identify and treat invasive weeds.
• Visual inspection of pond components.
• Mow, weed-eat, and clean sites.
• Operate various equipment such as Ventrac, Wright Mower, Grandstand Mower, Hedge Trimmer, Chainsaw and String Trimmer.

Dragonfly Pond Works is a leading environmental service company specializing in stormwater management. Since 2006, Dragonfly has provided routine maintenance and repairs on stormwater devices, lakes, ponds, wetlands, and underground facilities.

We are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.