Environmental and Sustainability Studies

An internship abroad in environmental studies or sustainability will expose you to some of the most diverse environments in the world. Working with scientists and business professionals, you will gain real-world experience while making a global impact. From placements in biology and ecology to those focusing on sustainable business practices and technology, you will work to solve some of today’s most pressing environmental issues.

ISA Environmental Science Internships
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Australia: Multiple Cities | China: Shanghai | Ireland: Dublin | Japan: Tokyo | New Zealand: Multiple Cities | South Korea: Seoul | Spain: Madrid, Valencia | Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City

Common Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Analyze data and findings
  • Assist with final project reporting
  • Assist with general laboratory tasks
  • Collect field samples
  • Conduct environmental assessments
  • Design educational programs
  • Develop marketing materials
  • Implement education activities within the community
  • Manage online content
  • Provide community event support and outreach
  • Social media management
  • Work in laboratory environments
  • Write reports and proposals

Sample Companies and Organizations

  • Academic departments within universities
  • Animal refuges
  • Conservation organizations
  • Consulting firms
  • Ecotourism companies
  • Environmental nonprofits
  • Environmental science research institutes
  • Green tech companies
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Renewable energy companies
  • Science research institutes and centers
  • Sustainable development research centers

Program Finder

Ecotourism

  Several placement opportunities

Environmental Science

  Several placement opportunities

Environment and Natural Resources

  Several placement opportunities

Sustainable Development

  Several placement opportunities

Ecotourism

  Limited placement opportunities

Environmental Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Environment and Natural Resources

  Limited placement opportunities

Sustainable Development

  Limited placement opportunities

Environment and Natural Resources

  Several placement opportunities

Sustainable Development

  Several placement opportunities

Ecotourism

  Several placement opportunities

Environmental Science

  Several placement opportunities

Environment and Natural Resources

  Several placement opportunities

Sustainable Development

  Several placement opportunities

Ecotourism

  Several placement opportunities

Environmental Science

  Several placement opportunities

Environment and Natural Resources

  Several placement opportunities

Sustainable Development

  Several placement opportunities

Ecotourism

  Limited placement opportunities

Environmental Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Environment and Natural Resources

  Limited placement opportunities

Sustainable Development

  Limited placement opportunities

Ecotourism

  Several placement opportunities

Environmental Science

  Limited placement opportunities

Environment and Natural Resources

  Limited placement opportunities

Sustainable Development

  Limited placement opportunities

Ecotourism

  Several placement opportunities

Environmental Science

  Several placement opportunities

Environment and Natural Resources

  Several placement opportunities

Sustainable Development

  Several placement opportunities

Ecotourism

  Several placement opportunities

Environmental Science

  Several placement opportunities

Environment and Natural Resources

  Several placement opportunities

Sustainable Development

  Several placement opportunities

“The fact that I went to Australia for an internship has really set me apart from my peers and is always a topic of conversation when applying for jobs! The experience that I gained has taught me so much and helped prepare me for my current position!”

Shelby Light
Sydney

“As a result of this internship, I have secured a full time job back home in the states. I am sure that this international internship will potentially lead me to working in international equity.”

Veronica Gibson
London

“My internship in South Korea was extremely influential in my job interviewing process, and largely because of my internship experience, I just landed a job as a Content Editor with H&R Block. This internship was incredibly valuable not just for my personal experience, but it has definitely helped me in my career goals as well.”

Michaela Harding
Seoul

"Thank you so much for the help you gave both before and during my time abroad. You truly made the process less stressful and more enjoyable. You have made my study abroad experience truly wonderful!"

Parker Blair
Valencia