The Center for Environment and Society (CES) is looking for two Washington College students to serve as Fall 2025 paid interns in the Watershed Innovation Laboratory. The interns will report to Dr. Chelsea Peters, Director of Watershed Innovation, at Semans-Griswold Hall. Responsibilities will vary across days and weeks, but will include:
- Researching the water quality and quantity in the Chester River by deploying instruments, acquiring archival data, and partnering with community partners, like ShoreRivers.
- Researching water-related questions, including but not limited to, groundwater impacts on submerged aquatic vegetation, septic failure and the water quality implications for Chester River, and the permanence of wetlands.
- Conducting updates on hydrologic research instruments in the laboratory.
- Building weather stations to be installed across the Chester River watershed.
- Making maps of the environmental spatial data sets using ArcGIS Pro.
Through this internship, students will develop valuable field and lab skills and gain real-world experience in earth science research. This opportunity is relevant to any student passionate about hydrology, geology, ecology, GIS, data science and beyond. Intern will work 6-10 hours a week and the schedule will be determined upon hiring.
To apply, please upload ONE FILE that includes (1) a cover letter explaining your interest, (2) your resume, (3) the name of one faculty/staff reference from the college, and (4) your Fall 2025 semester availability including class, job, sports, etc. commitments. The same letter can be used for all internships sponsored the Center for Environment and Society as long as it includes each internship that you are interested in and how it aligns with your academic interests, career goals, and why you are a good fit for the position.
