INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

SUMMER 2026 INTERNSHIP

Biological Monitoring Intern

CRWA's internship positions are open to all individuals who are looking to kick-start their career in water. Internships offer training in a variety of areas, including environmental science, climate resilience, advocacy, and education, and provide individuals with an opportunity to be part of an exciting and dynamic team. All internships are available to students earning academic credit or a stipend from an educational program to participate.

CRWA’s Biological Monitoring internship offers on-the-job training in a variety of watershed management tasks in support of our River Science program. Areas of focus for the Biological Monitoring intern will primarily assist in the planning, operation, and management of CRWA’s Biological Monitoring program. They will aid in conducting habitat assessments, sampling for macroinvertebrates, identifying macroinvertebrates, and volunteer management. There will also be opportunities for this intern to participate in other River Science and Restoration projects as needed. 

This internship will have regular fieldwork opportunities, and applicants should be comfortable working outdoors and inclement weather conditions and on uneven terrain and lifting and carrying equipment up to 40lbs.

Potential Skills Gained:

  • Learn about water quality and environmental issues

  • Professional experience working with a non-profit organization

  • Volunteer engagement and communications

  • Benthic macroinvertebrate sampling

  • Identification of benthic macroinvertebrates to genus level

  • Sharing science with the public

Desired Qualifications:

  • Prior experience or coursework in Biology, Entomology, Environmental Science, Taxonomy, or a related field

  • Ability to Identify insects to the Order level is a plus 

  • Willingness to learn and ability to work independently

  • Strong attention to detail

  • An interest in environmental and water quality issues

  • Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

  • Access to a car and a valid driver’s license preferred but not required

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Ryan Smith at rsmith@crwa.org. Please include “Biological Monitoring Intern” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled, so applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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Charles River Watershed Association’s mission is to use science, advocacy, and the law to protect, preserve and enhance the Charles River and its watershed.

CRWA's internship positions are open to all individuals who are looking to kick-start their careers in water. Internships offer training in a variety of areas, including environmental science, climate resilience, advocacy, and education, and provide individuals with an opportunity to be part of an exciting and dynamic team.

This internship is available to students earning academic credit or stipend from an educational program.

CRWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, class, color, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender, national origin, race, or sexual orientation. CRWA is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its hiring, workplace, and work. Individuals with backgrounds underrepresented in the environmental advocacy field are particularly encouraged to apply.