EwA Mentorship » Biodiversity & Climate Citizen Science
EwA is seeking ecology-driven, community-focused interns to support our mission of advancing biodiversity conservation, climate research, and participatory science within our communities.
EwA interns put our mission into practice: restoring a positive relationship between people and nature to protect biodiversity. They collect biodiversity and climate data at local sites such as the Middlesex Fells, following rigorous protocols that produce open, accessible data, and they help community members join the science. We also teach ecological ethics that interns apply well beyond the field, because nature conservation is a way of life.
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EwA internships are designed for emerging conservation leaders, including graduate students, recent graduates, and exceptional undergraduate seniors, ideally studying ecology or conservation biology.
Interns help develop and run EwA’s participatory science programs and assist at community events. You will learn biodiversity and climate monitoring protocols, project design, data collection, analysis, and how to communicate results. The goal is for you to become a skilled participatory scientist who can lead events and speak confidently at public seminars, while gaining leadership and communication skills, exposure to nonprofit management, and connections with local and international organizations and experts.
EwA internships are dedicated mentorships, not standard placements. You work alongside experts, meet with the team weekly, and experience the full workflow from fieldwork to finished deliverables. We train interns in scientific methods and in critical and systems thinking, and we invest significant staff time in each intern’s career.
Our interns have come from Brandeis, Boston University, Tufts, MIT, Skidmore, Lesley, Simmons, and Bunker Hill Community College.
Role Description & Requirements (*)
At a glance
- Who: Graduate students and exceptional undergraduate seniors (18+), ideally in ecology or conservation biology
- Commitment: 180 hours minimum over at least 12 to 15 weeks, flexible outside fieldwork and events
- Requirement: Earned credit in biodiversity, conservation biology, forest and wetland ecology, or a closely related discipline
- Fieldwork: Required, in any weather, including dense brush, mud, and water
- Internship funding: Academic credit or university funding is required before applying to EwA’s internship track
- Fellowship (EwA-funded): Open to applicants who have volunteered in the field with EwA for a season or completed an EwA internship
2027 internship application period: Ongoing | Apply no later than a month before the desired start date.
How to apply: Review the program description and requirements. Review the application process, talk with your advisor, prepare your resume and cover letter, then submit ↓
(*) The same position is available as a long-term volunteer position. For questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.
💬 What Our Interns Say About EwA’s Internship Program and Its Community
“In the short amount of time I have been with EwA, I have already come to appreciate how the organization views its members. There isn’t any distinction between professional and participatory scientists; every team member is valued for the unique blend of skills, experience, and interests. This collaboration and transparency are critical to fully understanding the ecosystems around us and are necessary to implement environmental action.” – Jakob Drozd (GIS intern)
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The EwA Onea Mentorship Program was made possible by a generous bequest from our dear friend Daniel Onea, who passed away in 2024. His gift laid the foundation for this program and strengthens EwA’s operations, enabling us to expand opportunities for mentees and continue our work protecting biodiversity. Now, we need your help to make it a lasting program. Please consider donating today.