Prebys Youth Workforce Initiative: EcoLogik Institute, Boz Institute, and UCSD Extended Studies Collaboration
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The EcoLogik Institute, Boz Institute, and UCSD Extended Studies invite you to apply for a Natural Resource Management & Environmental Assessment Internship!
This 20-week paid internship provides immersive training in environmental science, natural resource management, and regulatory compliance. Interns gain hands-on experience in laboratory techniques, field research, wildlife monitoring, and data analysis, while earning industry-relevant credentials in GIS and CEQA through UCSD Extended Studies. Through close mentorship by scientists and other environmental and conservation professionals, technical instruction, and real-world projects, interns build a robust skillset and a professional portfolio to support long-term career mobility. Interns will also be provided support as they enter the job market with resume review and job interviews.
What: 20-week paid internship with mentors from both the EcoLogik Institute and Boz Institute, and coursework with UCSD Extended studies for 24-weeks
Who: 18-26 yr. olds
When: Internship runs January 26, 2026 - June 12, 2026 (with coursework completed September 12, 2026)
Where: Public lands across San Diego County, the Boz Institute wet lab, and asynchronous work from a computer
Pay: $20/hr., 32-40 hrs./week (will vary depending on project)
How: We are accepting applications through January 4th, 2026 or until all positions are fill. Please click on the “Apply Now!” button below to get your application in!
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