Ways to Intern
Internships supported by IonE are designed as experiential education opportunities. They give you hands-on ways to apply what you learn in the classroom.
Fall & Spring Internships
Explore sustainability through an environmental internship that fits your interests and schedule. The Sustainability Internship course (SUST 4096) is a flexible, 2-credit course that helps you connect classroom learning to real-world work. Earn credit while gaining experience you can carry into any field.
Summer Internships
Make a difference this summer. IonE partners with community organizations and research teams to offer paid internships from June through August. Learn more about the program, how to apply, and current internship opportunities.
Why Intern Through IonE
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Work With Purpose: Your internship contributes to real sustainability efforts. The work you do supports communities, research, and solutions that matter.
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Cohort Support: You’re not in this alone. Meet regularly with other interns to share experiences, get feedback, and learn from each other.
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Explore Across Fields: At IonE, sustainability doesn’t fit in one box – and neither do you. Our programs allow you to find or create opportunities that match your interests and goals.
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Build What’s Next: No matter which path you choose, you’ll gain hands-on experience and build relationships with sustainability leaders. For some interns, that experience leads to future opportunities with their host organization.
Discover What Drives Your Work
Every IonE internship connects to at least one of our ten environmental impact areas.
Explore the topics that shape our work and find one that resonates with you.
Creating Real-World Impact
Whether you intern during the academic year or the summer, IonE experiences help you see how your work fits into bigger goals and a broader mission.
This [internship] was integral to my understanding of sustainability initiatives in the real world, and has given me the opportunity to be involved in an organization creating real change on both a local scale, and in a larger transition in the energy landscape.
Internships in Action
Have a look inside past internship experiences.
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