Intern - Florida Environmental Internship (Fall 2026)

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States. ESA is excited to announce our Florida Environmental Internship - Fall 2026 program. Our Florida internship program will run for approximately four months, starting in August 2026. This variable part-time paid opportunity offers 12 to 24 hours per week. Our summer internship program is intended to promote diversity in the environmental, engineering, and planning fields by creating opportunities for students from groups historically under-represented in this business sector, including but not limited to those students who represent Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), as well as veterans, disabled individuals, and/or students who are first in their families to go to college. Candidates must be able to commit to working 12-24 hours a week. Priority will be given to candidates who can commit to working in person or hybrid from our Tampa, Florida ESA Office for optimized engagement and hands-on training/mentorship opportunities. Qualified candidates must be currently in university and/or recent graduates (including grad students). While cover letters are not required, a tailored cover letter stating your area of interest and why you're interested in an internship with ESA can be very helpful. To be considered, you must apply by May 25, 2026 Our 2026 Fall Internship (Florida) will focus on our Biological Resources & Land Management (BRLM) environmental market hosted out of our Tampa, Florida ESA Office . Who You Are You are an effective team member and communicator who can work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams. You check your work for errors and accuracy, follow through on assignments to deliver your project assignments on time, and you learn from constructive feedback. You hold or are pursuing a degree in any of the following fields of study and/or a similarly related field: Biology/Natural Resource Management Climate Change/Sustainability Planning Environmental Planning Civil/Environmental Engineering What You Will Do for ESA You will use and expand your knowledge, previously gained through education and/or experience, in one or more of the following areas: Understanding environmental protection regulations and their application Learning about local planning and environmental issues and requirements Conducting field assignments Participating in public outreach and collaboration Producing technical, business, and/or marketing work products Analyzing data and contributing to cutting-edge research Supporting project, business management, and/or marketing teams Collaborating with diverse technical teams Adhere to company policies and procedures. Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with care. Continuously seek to improve skills and knowledge relevant to the role. Participate in virtual meetings and video conferences. Collaborate with team members through online platforms. Provide updates and reports to supervisors Perform data entry and manage databases. Draft, edit, and proofread documents and reports. Respond to emails and manage communication channels. Ad hoc assignments and projects as assigned. Some internship responsibilities require you to have the ability to work in a wide variety of field conditions (weather, terrain, etc.), walk long distances carrying a backpack, safely operate, load and transport equipment and gear, and cross fences, creeks, and other obstacles. You may also be required to have a valid driver’s license and be able to work some nights and/or weekends. You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack; and are able to lift at least 40 pounds. You are confident working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments. Physical outdoor work may include, but may not be limited to, work in all types of weather, traversing uneven ground and sometimes steep terrain in forested environments, fields, arid lands, along stream banks, and in coastal/intertidal areas. You may be exposed to inclement weather and uncomfortable working conditions. Some night and/or weekend work may be required. You may participate in compliance monitoring and reporting activities for on-going construction projects; you may work near heavy equipment. You possess a valid driver’s license and have experience driving 4WD vehicles off-road. Please be aware that this position may also involves working in an office environment, which may include sitting behind a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods. This may lead to eye strain, back discomfort, and other ergonomic issues if proper precautions are not taken. Typical Qualifications + Experience 1 year of experience in a coordination role supporting multiple groups or managers in a similar setting. Working towards or obtained a degree in related field from a junior college, community college, or university. High attention to detail with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to work and effectively communicate with various levels of staff and handle multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Good working knowledge of relevant integrated software application skills required. You are able to work from our Tampa, Florida ESA office for the duration of your internship. What’s Special About ESA Joining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects, improve environmental stewardship, and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places. You are eligible to participate in ESA’s sick leave program. You may be eligible to participate in our employee stock ownership program and tax deferred 401(k) plan if you meet the eligibility requirements for these plans. Who We Are We are a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm who values diversity and inclusion and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. Our culture is built on mutual respect, recognizing that our variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to better solutions, which fosters our continued success for our employee-owners and clients. In accordance with ESA’s duty and responsibility to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of known hazards and to minimize the exposure to potential hazards, any employee who works from an ESA office or conducts any other in-person ESA work-related activity is required to submit their proof of vaccination status or have received an approved exemption and accommodation in states which this applies. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Human Resources Department via email: [email protected] for assistance. Please include the following in your message so we can promptly address your request: Full name The best method to contact you (phone number and/or email address) Title of Job Position Applied Description of your accommodation request ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. (EOE M/V/F/D)

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