Pennsylvania Sea Grant 2026 Summer Undergraduate Internship Program – Environmental Literacy
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Pennsylvania Sea Grant
2026 Summer Undergraduate Internship Program Environmental Literacy
In partnership with Penn State Behrend Pennsylvania Sea Grant is excited to offer paid summer internship opportunities for undergraduate students seeking to gain experience in the areas of communications education outreach and purpose of the internships is to contribute to an ocean and Great Lakes workforce that understands technical and social challenges facing coastal communities as well as the natural environment. The experience will help prepare undergraduate students from all backgrounds for graduate school and careers in science policy management and outreach focused on oceans Great Lakes and watersheds.
The internships are offered in Pennsylvania as part of the Community Engaged Internship (CEI) program which is offered by Sea Grant programs across the country. The Pennsylvania Sea Grant program encourages applications from students with unique lived experiences skills abilities and interests with the intention of strengthening Pennsylvania Sea Grant capacity toenhance the practical use and conservation of natural resources for a healthy environment resilient communities and strong sustainable economies.
Learn more about the CEI program visit opportunity is limited to undergraduate students currently enrolled in a U.S. institution of higher learning. Undergraduate students graduating in spring 2026 are eligible for the internship.
Apply electronically ( with the additional documentation as described below. Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled. Only applications with the complete materials described below will be reviewed.
Submit the following documents in a single PDF file:
- Resume or curriculum vitae detailing education and work experiences (2-page limit)
- Goal statement describing your interest in the internship program. Helpful information to include is your personal professional and academic background including your related experience major or field of study and why you chose it; why you are interested in marine Great Lakes watershed science policy management education or outreach; how you think this internship would help you professionally; and information about how you might contribute to the mission of the CEI program (1000 words)
- Copy of unofficial transcript(s)
- Contact information (name title email telephone number) for one reference. This reference should be someone who supervised you in a work or volunteer position and who is willing to describe your qualifications for the internship or from a college professor or advisor who is willing to describe your academic achievements.
Review of applications and interviews start January 21 2026 and continue until the positions are positions will begin on or after June 1 2026.
Successful candidates will be paid $17 per hour and be expected to work up to 40 hours per week for 9-10 weeks from June into August. Interns should be able to work independently with guidance from their supervisor. Interns should be located in Pennsylvania with ability to travel to attend events and meetings in aspects of this position can be completed virtually creating a hybrid work will have the opportunity to participate in Pennsylvania Sea Grant staff meetings as well as other potential professional development and networking descriptions below for further details.
Questions should be directed to Sarah Whitney atincluding the subject line of 2026 Pennsylvania Sea Grant Summer Undergraduate Internship.
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Pennsylvania Sea Grant Summer Undergraduate Internship
Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development Intern
Pennsylvania Sea Grants statewide reach includes three diverse coastal regions: the Lake Erie Susquehanna River and Delaware River watersheds. Environmental literacy and workforce development (ELWD) is an educational priority across these distinct watersheds and is fostered via educator professional development programs adult and youth education initiatives print and online resources opportunities for college and university students and community education events. Pennsylvania Sea Grant seeks an environmental literacy intern who is interested in watershed education with a focus on Great Lakes river and ocean ecosystems; educator professional development program content and delivery; and action/stewardship project development and implementation.
Specifically the intern may:
Catalog and update existing PA Sea Grant K-12 lesson plans and activity guides to ensure they address current PA academic standards that the content is accurate and that they meetaccessibility best practices.
Refresh and update existing loanable education kits to ensure they address current PA academic standards that the content is accurate and that they meet accessibility best practices. Additionally investigate partnership opportunities for implementation of statewide loan distribution protocols.
Gather and organize resources on a Great Lakes Literacy relevant topic and assist in developing an online self-paced educator professional development program.
Assist with in-person and online educator professional development program planning and implementation including Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs).
Attend meetings with formal and nonformal educators and related partners.
Additional opportunities as appropriate.
If hire is local to Erie PA:
Assist with planning and delivery of in-person educator professional development programs including Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) in Northwest PA.
These tasks will involve regular communication with Pennsylvania Sea Grant staff and Sea Grant educators in the Great Lakes Mid-Atlantic and national networks and with relevant partners from state agencies non-governmental organizations schools and more.
This intern should be located in Pennsylvania. This position can be completed virtually and may also have the opportunity to attend programs events and meetings.
Qualifications: The intern should have strong writing and communication skills the ability to work independently and with others and good organizational proficiencies. An interest in and experience with formal and nonformal educational settings is preferred but not required.
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Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
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