This summer internship program was developed to offer experiential learning and personal growth opportunities related to the environment, climate education and justice, and sustainability for youth attending Milwaukee-area high schools. All learning is then applied and supported by various activities throughout the program, including green infrastructure maintenance present at a number of projects off-site.
If you are a student interested in the program and would like to know more information, please fill out our Interest Survey.
The Summer Environmental Interns will support community-based projects throughout the city, through environmental conservation projects and developing relationships with peers interested in climate justice and sustainability. Interns will assist with green infrastructure maintenance, explore blue/green careers, and gain hands-on experience. This PAID internship opportunity offers the potential to connect with other partner organizations throughout the summer.
Interns will meet in-person 4 - 5 days a week from June 4 - August 23 completing ~25 - 35 hours per week.
Interns will meet from 9am - 4pm
Current 9th - 12th grade students and young adults 1 year past graduation. Successful candidates will communicate an interest in environmental sustainability initiatives, a willingness to support project site maintenance, environmental education connections, and outreach activities in the community.
For more information contact:
Wilniesha Smith at wilniesha.smith@RefloH2o.com
