ITEP Internships
College Student Internship Programs
ITEP is pleased to host multiple internship programs for college students. More information can be found in each of the drop down boxes below.
If you are interested in being on our internship mailing list – Sign Up HERE.
General Information Sessions
To determine which of the three Internship Programs below is right for you:
- Monday, November 9th at 10 a.m. Pacific/11 a.m. Mountain/Noon Central/1 p.m. Eastern
Link to Join Microsoft Teams meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/273539262982937?p=j9bux6d9kJMWHdaxtJ
Meeting ID: 273 539 262 982 937, Passcode: vi6XD2aS
- Tuesday, November 10th at 1 p.m. Pacific/2 p.m. Mountain/3 p.m. Central/4 p.m. Eastern
Link to Join Microsoft Teams meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/29003933574900?p=LvQ9YvTBNvTzrEFZgY
Meeting ID: 290 039 335 749 00, Passcode: vU2FV3ww
Host site applications are open now. There is one application for each program below. Host site applications are due on November 20, 2026. Host sites will be notified in early December. Student intern applications will open in late December, once all of the host sites are secured.
Air Quality
The Air Quality Student Summer Internship (SSI) program is a paid 8-week summer internship and academic year internship opportunities for college students. The purpose of this internship program is for students to gain hands-on skills and experience with EPA or other governmental and tribal environmental offices in managing and monitoring air quality. The internship program is funded by a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Application information and program requirements found HERE.
Hosting an Air Quality Intern.
Tribal Wellbeing for Seven Generations Internship Program
The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) received a generous grant from the Bay and Paul Foundations to support the work of the Tribal Wellbeing for Seven Generations Program to build resilience and capacity within Native American communities by engaging Young Leaders through our internship program. The Tribal Wellbeing for Seven Generations Internship Program will support up to eight interns who are current college or university students: two during the academic school year and up to six interns for the summer. Through this program, we are investing in our Young Leaders and honoring our Elders and Leaders who have continually voiced the need to prioritize youth engagement as a form of Native American resiliency.
Application information and program requirements found HERE.
Hosting Tribal Wellbeing for Seven Generations Intern.
Water Resources and Land Management
The Water and Land Summer Internship program is a comprehensive 8 to 10-week summer and academic year internship designed to provide students with valuable hands-on skills and experience. The program offers opportunities to apply learned skills through on-the-job training in various settings such as Tribal nations and organizations, state and federal agencies, as well as water or land management NGOs, non-profit organizations, and for-profit companies.
This internship program is made possible through the generous funding support of several organizations including the Catena Foundation, SRP, and Resolution Copper. Their contributions enable students to engage in meaningful projects and gain practical experience in their chosen field of interest.
Application information and program requirements found HERE.
Hosting a Water Resources and Land Management Intern.
CONNECT WITH US
Cara Corbin
Internship Coordinator
Cara.Corbin@nau.edu
Your tax deductible donation supports ITEP’s programming efforts.
Please contact us if you would like to contribute to our endowment or for any additional information regarding donations.