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National Institute of Health (NIH) Positions
NIH - Language Interpreters Program Intern - Bethesda, MD
Summer 2026
National Institute of Health (NIH)
The NIH Clinical Center serves as the nation’s premier hospital dedicated to clinical
research, providing a unique environment where patients participate in cutting-edge
studies to advance medical knowledge.
POSITION TITLE: Language Interpreters Program Intern
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Bethesda, MD
HOURS: 40/week 8-4:30pm M-F
DESIRED MAJORS:
Language Interpretation and Translation Spanish/English Emphasis Medicine (MD), Public Health MPH, DPH
ASSIGNMENTS:
• Provide Spanish/English interpretation and translation for patients and hospital staff.
• Assist patients with Limited English Proficiency in navigating medical interactions.
• Bridge cultural and linguistic gaps between healthcare providers and patients.
• Support communication in medical, public health, or research settings.
• Learn and apply medical terminology using provided learning materials.
DESIRED SKILLS:
• Formal bilingual education or training in medical interpretation/translation preferred.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in both Spanish and English.
• Customer service skills and the ability to work compassionately with diverse populations.
• Interest in medicine, public health, or medical research.
• Ability to learn and apply medical terminology quickly.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Positions
USDA ARS - Administrative Specialist - Mississippi State, MS
Summer 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief
scientific in-house research agency. Their job is finding solutions to agricultural
problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.
POSITION TITLE: Administrative Specialist
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Mississippi State, MS
HOURS: Flexible
DESIRED MAJORS:
Open to all majors
ASSIGNMENTS:
• Perform a range of administrative duties to ensure efficient and effective office
operations.
• Support staff with the return, processing, and documentation of outdated equipment. Manage the cleanup, organization, and surplus of equipment throughout the building.
• Collaborate with the Administrative Officer, IT Specialist, and Safety Officer to conduct equipment inventories and maintain accurate records.
• Establish, organize, and maintain office and safety files, records, and documentation
systems.
DESIRED SKILLS:
• Familiarity with Microsoft PowerApps for building and navigating custom business
applications
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power Automate to streamline workflows and improve process
efficiency
USDA ARS - Agricultural Science Research Technician - Beltsville, MD
Summer 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief
scientific in-house research agency. Their job is finding solutions to agricultural
problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.
POSITION TITLE: Agricultural Science Research Technician
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Beltsville, MD
HOURS: Flexible
DESIRED MAJORS:
Biology, Agronomy, Plant Science
ASSIGNMENTS:
• Support ongoing research experiments: plant maintenance (watering, weeding), basic plant measurements (growth, phenological stages), plant and soil sample collection, plant tissue sample grinding
• Data analysis: data entry of collected measurements; basic statistics and data
visualization for summarizing collected data (average, standard deviation, line or bar graphs)
• Annotating images in SCINet using Labelme software to train AI/ML based computer vision phenotyping system
• Pick roots from soil samples, stain and mount roots on slides, score roots using light microscope to record extent of fungal colonization
• Report progress on various tasks at weekly team meetings
DESIRED SKILLS:
Excel, PowerPoint, Python
Seeking 2 students for this role
USDA ARS - Assistant Chief Information Security Officer - Washington D.C.
Summer 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief scientific in-house research agency. Their job is finding solutions to agricultural
problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Chief Information Security Officer
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Washington D.C.
HOURS: Full-time
DESIRED MAJORS:
Data analyst, Information Technology, other related majors
ASSIGNMENTS:
• Review and validate incoming requests by ensuring all required
information is complete prior to submission
• Cross-check data across multiple systems and tools to ensure accuracy, consistency, and proper tracking
• Submit and manage requests through the internal Wireless PowerApps ticketing system
• Monitor request progress and maintain organized records for reporting and accountability
• Participate in team meetings to stay aligned on project updates, timelines, and security initiatives
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support efficient and secure workflow processes
DESIRED SKILLS:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on accuracy
• High attention to detail and ability to manage data across multiple platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI
• Experience or exposure to SharePoint and Microsoft Copilot is a plus
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
USDA ARS - Biological Science Aid - Kimberly, ID
Summer 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief scientific in-house research agency. Their job is finding solutions to agricultural
problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.
POSITION TITLE: Biological Science Aid
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Kimberly, ID
HOURS: Flexible
DESIRED MAJORS:
Any biology major
ASSIGNMENTS:
Collect plant or soil samples from crop production studies. Make field measurements of soil moisture and crop parameters. Record data on data sheets
or spreadsheets. Grind and weigh soil and plant samples for laboratory analysis. Irrigate research plots. Clean glassware and sample bottles.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Experience working outdoors; agriculture and crop production knowledge; experience using power equipment like trimmers, lawnmower, ATVs
USDA ARS - Biological Science Aid - Stoneville, MS
Summer 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief scientific in-house research agency. Their job is finding solutions to agricultural
problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.
POSITION TITLE: Biological Science Aid
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Stoneville, MS
HOURS: 40
DESIRED MAJORS:
Any biology major
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Transfer caterpillars to diet cups
- Collect eggs from moth cages
- Extract DNA from insects and prepare for PCR
- Extract RNA from insects and synthesize cDNA
- Maintain a clean laboratory space.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Ability to follow instructions; willingness to learn new skills
USDA ARS - Biological Science Laboratory Aid - Albany, CA
Summer 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief
scientific in-house research agency. Their job is finding solutions to agricultural
problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.
POSITION TITLE: Biological Science Laboratory Aid
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Albany, CA
HOURS: 30/week
DESIRED MAJORS:
Biological Engineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology and other related disciplines
ASSIGNMENTS:
• Perform microbiology and molecular biology procedures in a laboratory involved in the
development of detection technologies targeting emerging and re-emerging pathogens
affecting food systems and animal health.
• Techniques will include the use nanotechnology, lateral flow assay, conventional and
real-time PCR, materials science, gel electrophoresis, data processing and statistical
analysis.
DESIRED SKILLS:
• Skills and experience with basic to advance molecular biology, virology, and
microbiology tools such as cloning and gene expression, gene sequencing, cell
culture, BLAST, Python, and JMP is a plus.
• Technical skills: programming, system design, data modeling, statistics, lab techniques.
• Writing: basic scientific writing skill, scientific report writing.
• Detail oriented: pay close attention to detail, keep research note, identify potential
error for trouble shooting.
• Proactive learning: ability to find the answer through literature review or online
information searching.
• Communication: it is crucial communicate with your team leader and colleague with
any research problem or update.
USDA ARS - Biological Science Technician - Athens, GA
Summer 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief scientific in-house research agency. Their job is finding solutions to agricultural
problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.
POSITION TITLE:
Biological Science Technician
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Athens, GA
HOURS: Flexible
DESIRED MAJORS:
General Biology, Sciences, Agriculture
ASSIGNMENTS:
• Prepare media and materials needed by research projects.
• Assist with egg quality and egg functionality assessments.
• Assist with microbiological testing of egg and environmental samples.
• Potential assist with the animal care in ongoing animal research projects.
• Clean glassware and other lab ware.
• Assist with data entry of ongoing research projects.
DESIRED SKILLS:
• Working knowledge of WORD, EXCEL including worksheet manipulations and simple
statistical analyses.
• Willing to learn new techniques to perform data analyses.
• Oral and written communication skills to summarize activities in spoken and written format.
USDA ARS - Biological Science Technician - Columbia, MO
Summer 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief scientific in-house research agency. Their job is finding solutions to agricultural
problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.
POSITION TITLE:
Biological Science Technician
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Columbia, MO
HOURS: Flexible
DESIRED MAJORS:
Biology, chemistry, computer science, biochemistry, microbiology
ASSIGNMENTS:
• Assist with the design, execution, and analyses of research experiments. These
experiments range from a wide range of disciplines within biology including molecular,
genome, microbiome, artificial intelligence, and ecology.
• Assist with the upkeep and maintenance of laboratory USDA facilities.
• Help maintain spotted wing drosophila or spotted lanternfly colonies.
• Assist in the generation of germ-free insects.
• Culture microbes isolated from insect microbiomes.
• Assist in the extraction and sequencing of plant, insect, and microbial genomes.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Excel; Light experience in R preferred but not required; General laboratory
skill
USDA ARS - Biological Science Technician - Davis, CA
Summer 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief
scientific in-house research agency. Their job is finding solutions to agricultural
problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.
POSITION TITLE: Biological Science Technician
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Davis, CA
HOURS: 30/week
DESIRED MAJORS:
Biology, Genetics, Computer Science, Engineering
ASSIGNMENTS:
Care for experimental plants that have varying characteristics. Performing experiments on growing plants, including trimming leaves and branches of plants to support mechanical harvests. Sampling plant products including leaves and fruits to support experiments. Collect digital data on experimental plants, utilizing phone applications. Contribute to analyzing experimental results including descriptive analysis and quality control of data collection. Assist in end of season harvests, including supporting field crew for mechanical harvests.
DESIRED SKILLS:
• Working knowledge of using phone-based data collection applications.
• Ability and interest to support applied plant experiments by working multiple hours in
field and greenhouse conditions to support experiments.
• Willing to learn new techniques to perform data analysis.
• Attention to detail and observant to pick up on issues that may cause issues with
growing plants.
• Interest in combining computational analyses with experimental collecting data.
• Interest in improving plants for growers and assessing characteristics in plants.
• Oral and written communication skills to summarize activities in written and spoken
format.
USDA ARS - Biological Science Technician - Homestead, FL
Summer 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief
scientific in-house research agency. Their job is finding solutions to agricultural
problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.
POSITION TITLE: Biological Science Technician
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Homestead, FL
HOURS: 30/week
DESIRED MAJORS:
Biology, Genetics, Computer Science, Engineering
ASSIGNMENTS:
Care for experimental plants that have varying characteristics. Performing experiments on growing plants, including trimming leaves and branches of plants to support mechanical harvests. Sampling plant products including leaves and fruits to support experiments. Collect digital data on experimental plants, utilizing phone applications. Contribute to analyzing experimental results including descriptive analysis and quality control of data collection. Assist in end of season harvests, including supporting field crew for mechanical harvests.
DESIRED SKILLS:
• Working knowledge of using phone-based data collection applications.
• Ability and interest to support applied plant experiments by working multiple hours in
field and greenhouse conditions to support experiments.
• Willing to learn new techniques to perform data analysis.
• Attention to detail and observant to pick up on issues that may cause issues with
growing plants.
• Interest in combining computational analyses with experimental collecting data.
• Interest in improving plants for growers and assessing characteristics in plants.
• Oral and written communication skills to summarize activities in written and spoken format.
USDA ARS - Biological Science Technician - Poplarville, MS
Summer 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief scientific in-house research agency. Their job is finding solutions to agricultural
problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.
POSITION TITLE:
Biological Science Technician
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Poplarville, MS
HOURS: Flexible
DESIRED MAJORS:
Any science major
ASSIGNMENTS:
The intern will help with daily field, greenhouse, or laboratory duties. Field duties consist of (but not limited to) checking that irrigation system works and plants are being watered correctly, helping with hybridization, and collecting data. Greenhouse duties consist of helping with keeping the plants healthy (pest and disease monitoring, checking irrigation systems). Lab duties include
helping with plant tissue culture, data collection and entry, flow cytometry analysis, DNA/RNA extraction, microscopy.
DESIRED SKILLS:
• Desired computer skills include Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Intern must be able to follow directions and safety guidelines
• Willing to learn and work in a group as well as independently
• Must be dependable
USDA ARS - Biological Science Technician - Raleigh, NC
Summer 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief
scientific in-house research agency. Their job is finding solutions to agricultural
problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.
POSITION TITLE: Biological Science Technician
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Raleigh, NC
HOURS: 30/week
DESIRED MAJORS:
Biology, Genetics, Computer Science, Engineering
ASSIGNMENTS:
Care for experimental plants that have varying characteristics. Performing experiments on growing plants, including trimming leaves and branches of plants to support mechanical harvests. Sampling plant products including leaves and fruits to support experiments. Collect digital data on experimental plants, utilizing phone applications. Contribute to analyzing experimental results including descriptive analysis and quality control of data collection. Assist in end of season harvests, including supporting field crew for mechanical harvests.
DESIRED SKILLS:
• Working knowledge of using phone-based data collection applications.
• Ability and interest to support applied plant experiments by working multiple hours in
field and greenhouse conditions to support experiments.
• Willing to learn new techniques to perform data analysis.
• Attention to detail and observant to pick up on issues that may cause issues with
growing plants.
• Interest in combining computational analyses with experimental collecting data.
• Interest in improving plants for growers and assessing characteristics in plants.
• Oral and written communication skills to summarize activities in written and spoken
format.
USDA ARS - Biological Science Technician- Stoneville, MS (Hybrid)
Summer 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief
scientific in-house research agency. Their job is finding solutions to agricultural
problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.
POSITION TITLE: Biological Science Technician
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Stoneville, MS (Hybrid)
HOURS: Flexible
DESIRED MAJORS:
General Biology, Ecology
ASSIGNMENTS:
• Sample collection and processing
• Data entry and data organization
• Preliminary data analyses, descriptive analyses and categorization
• Report writing and other help as needed
DESIRED SKILLS:
• Working knowledge of WORD, EXCEL including worksheet manipulations and simple
statistical analyses.
• Willing to learn new techniques to perform data analyses.
• Ability and interest to work in the field with bees/stinging insects and travel to field sites as needed.
• Oral and written communication skills to summarize activities in spoken and written format
USDA ARS - Biologist/Entomologist - Newark, DE
Summer 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief
scientific in-house research agency. Their job is finding solutions to agricultural
problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.
POSITION TITLE: Biologist/Entomologist
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Newark, DE
HOURS: 40/week
DESIRED MAJORS:
General Biology, Entomology, Natural Resources, or related majors
ASSIGNMENTS:
This HACU position directly supports USDA’s mission to advance biological control strategies for managing invasive Spotted Lanternfly populations. Five main responsibilities of the position are:
• Learn insect rearing techniques for maintaining the invasive Spotted Lanternfly and
candidate biocontrol agents under controlled conditions.
• Participate in host-specificity and efficacy trials to evaluate potential biocontrol organisms
in both lab and field settings.
• Assist with field sampling and specimen processing to support surveillance and
population monitoring efforts.
• Train in biosafety and containment protocols relevant to handling non-native species and
working in regulated environments.
• Develop skills in data entry, analysis, and scientific communication to contribute
meaningfully to research outcomes and stakeholder reporting.
DESIRED SKILLS:
• Basic understanding of entomology, ecology, or biological control concepts
• Familiarity with laboratory techniques such as pipetting, microscopy, or sterile handling
• Experience with data entry, spreadsheets, or scientific documentation
• Comfort working with live insects and maintaining containment protocols
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and work independently or in a team setting
Seeking 2 students for this role
USDA ARS - Biologist/Microbiologist/Mycologist - Frederick, MD
Summer 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief scientific in-house research agency. Their job is finding solutions to agricultural
problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.
POSITION TITLE:
Biologist/Microbiologist/Mycologist
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Frederick, MD
HOURS: 40/week
DESIRED MAJORS:
General Biology, Plant Biology, Microbiology, Natural Resources, Ecology, or similar fields of study
ASSIGNMENTS:
Internship will support research on Synchytrium endobioticum, a federally regulated fungal pathogen that causes potato wart disease and threatens the $4 billion U.S. potato industry.
Key responsibilities include:
• Assisting with culturing and maintenance of infected plant material
• Supporting molecular diagnostics (e.g., DNA extraction, PCR)
• Participating in host-pathogen trials and disease rating
• Conducting literature reviews to support revision of the U.S. Recovery Plan for Potato Wart
• Documenting procedures and maintaining accurate research records
• Training in safety and containment protocols
DESIRED SKILLS:
• Basic understanding of biology, plant pathology, microbiology, or fungal biology
• Familiarity with molecular techniques such as PCR or DNA extraction
• Experience working in laboratory or containment settings
• Comfort handling plant or soil samples and maintaining sterile technique
• Ability to follow detailed protocols and maintain accurate records
Seeking 2 students for this role
USDA ARS - IT Program and Resource Management Analyst - Virtual
Summer 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief
scientific in-house research agency. Their job is finding solutions to agricultural
problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.
POSITION TITLE: IT Program and Resource Management Analyst
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Virtual
HOURS: Flexible
DESIRED MAJORS:
Biology, botany, ecology, plant science
ASSIGNMENTS:
Major responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:
• Assisting with IT program and project portfolio planning, monitoring progress, and
preparing performance reports
• Supporting IT budgeting and financial planning, including tracking spending and
producing financial performance summaries
• Contributing to IT strategic planning, data analysis, and reporting
• Helping with business and IT stakeholder communication, including meeting support,
documentation, and status reporting
• Providing general support to the Information Resources Management Office (IRMO)
mission
About IRMO:
The Information Resources Management Office (IRMO) leads the agency’s IT portfolio
and resource management activities. This includes IT governance, policy, planning, and
performance assessment in support of agency leadership, stakeholders, and customers.
DESIRED SKILLS:
• Experience/Willingness to learn IT Program/Portfolio/Resource Management
• Experience/Willingness to learn Microsoft tools/applications (Word, PowerPoint,
Excel, etc.
Seeking an undergraduate student for this role
Seeking 2 students for this role
USDA ARS - Program Assistant - Wapato, WA
Summer 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief
scientific in-house research agency. Their job is finding solutions to agricultural
problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.
POSITION TITLE: Program Assistant
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Wapato, WA
HOURS: Flexible
DESIRED MAJORS:
Environmental science, geography, computer science or similar fields
ASSIGNMENTS:
• Administrative support to Program Support Assistant, Financial Budget Technician,
Purchasing Agent, Administrative Officer, and Research Leader
• Status of Funds reports
• Travel arrangements
• Monthly financial reconciliation
• Vehicle Logs
• Document Verification
• Contract requisition submittal
DESIRED SKILLS:
• Microsoft office products
USDA ARS - Property Management Intern - Beltsville
Summer 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief scientific in-house research agency. Their job is finding solutions to agricultural
problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.
POSITION TITLE:
Property Management Intern
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Beltsville
HOURS: Flexible
DESIRED MAJORS:
Business, Agriculture, other related majors
ASSIGNMENTS:
• Manage and post excess government property using the PPMS system to support asset reutilization efforts
• Generate and process transfer documentation for assets relocating across facilities
• Maintain accurate asset records by assisting with system updates for transfers and disposals
• Coordinate the removal and redistribution of assets in alignment with facility closure timelines
• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with federal property
management guidelines
DESIRED SKILLS:
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage and track multiple assets
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
USDA ARS - Management and Program Analyst - Virtual
Summer 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief scientific in-house research agency. Their job is finding solutions to agricultural
problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.
POSITION TITLE:
Management and Program Analyst
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Virtual
HOURS: Flexible
DESIRED MAJORS:
Business, HR, computer engineering, accounting, technology, marketing, business analytics
ASSIGNMENTS:
Support senior management with analyzing business data, including project plans, expenditure, and employment reports. Develop solutions or alternative practices. Recommend new systems, procedures, or organizational changes. Identifies, develops, and manages process-specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), metrics, and other process performance critical data to ensure the process area is meeting its performance targets. Conduct market research on products and systems that may be useful in improving processes and outcomes for Administrative and Financial Management. Evaluate and make recommendations to support implementation and modification of planned or proposed customer portal or administrative policies for the business center.
DESIRED SKILLS:
• Creativity
• Communication
• Entrepreneurial
• Data Analysis
• Project management
• Analytics
• Business Research
• Problem Solving
• Social Skill
USDA ARS - SharePoint IT Coordinator - Virtual
Summer 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief
scientific in-house research agency. Their job is finding solutions to agricultural
problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.
POSITION TITLE: SharePoint IT Coordinator
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Virtual
HOURS: Flexible
DESIRED MAJORS:
Environmental science, geography, computer science or similar fields.
ASSIGNMENTS:
• Create SharePoint site for Beltsville Agricultural Research Center so the entire location of
17 research labs and 6 support management units can have one place to go for all
administrative standard operating procedures (must be able to be maintained long term
by local existing staff).
• Using SharePoint, create processes for data calls asking units for a response in an efficient manner without relying on email attachments.
• Consult setting up a network of unit level pages, consulting with units that have successful ones.
• If knowledgeable, create new database for space occupancy, existing one is outdated.
DESIRED SKILLS:
• Sharepoint
• Excel
• Creating databases
Seeking 2 undergraduate students for this role
U.S. Forest Service (FS) Positions
FS - Park Ranger Trainee - Mount St. Helens Science and Learning Center - Toutle, Washington
Summer 2026
U.S. Forest Service (FS)
The United States Forest Service is an agency within the United States Department of
Agriculture. It administers the nation’s 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands
covering 193 million acres of land.
POSITION TITLE: Park Ranger Trainee
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Mount St. Helens Science and Learning Center – Toutle, Washington
HOURS: Full-time
DESIRED MAJORS:
Natural resource management, Communication, Sociology, Geology
ASSIGNMENTS:
Provide visitor information services, conservation education, interpretive, and
LNT message to visitors to Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument to visitors from around the world. This ranges from informal interpretive opportunities, Junior Ranger programs, roving trails, and cleaning or site maintenance of the grounds or facilities. This person will be a front line representative of the USFS in uniform interacting with the public as a member of a team in a position that can have 1:1 interactions, or small to medium group talks.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Customer service, public speaking, understanding of public land management agencies, knowledge of local flora and fauna for the Pacific Northwest, conflict resolution, critical thinking skills, office software skills
Students selected for this role will be expected to stay in ranger housing on site.
HACU is able to arrange travel to and from internship location sites.
FS - Wildlife Intern - Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento District Office - Cloudcroft, NM
Summer 2026
U.S. Forest Service (FS)
The United States Forest Service is an agency within the United States Department of
Agriculture. It administers the nation’s 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands
covering 193 million acres of land.
POSITION TITLE: : Wildlife Intern
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento District Office Cloudcroft, NM
HOURS: Full-time
DESIRED MAJORS:
Wildlife Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Fish Biology, Natural Resources, or Botany
ASSIGNMENTS:
The primary duties would involve surveying for Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive species, such as the Mexican Spotted Owl, Tricolored Bat, Sacramento Mountain Salamander, Peñasco Least Chipmunk, New Mexico meadow jumping mouse, and the performance of a variety of land and resource management monitoring. The survey work will be physically demanding and will involve extensive daily hiking in steep terrain at high altitudes (7,000 ft to 11,500 ft), commonly during extreme or inclement weather (e.g., during monsoon rains from JulySept). At least 50% of the spotted owl inventories will be conducted at night. Additional work will involve wetland and riparian habitat restoration, bat mist netting, fish, and botany surveys on the Forest.
DESIRED SKILLS:
We are looking for students interested in wildlife, fisheries, botany, or in the field of
ecology. The student should have an interest and some knowledge of outdoor related activities. Intern should feel comfortable working in the outdoor environment.
Students selected for this role will be expected to stay in ranger housing on site.
HACU is able to arrange travel to and from internship location sites.
FS - Wildlife Intern - Smokey Bear Ranger District - Ruidoso NM
Summer 2026
U.S. Forest Service (FS)
The United States Forest Service is an agency within the United States Department of
Agriculture. It administers the nation’s 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands
covering 193 million acres of land.
POSITION TITLE: : Wildlife Intern
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Smokey Bear Ranger District – Ruidoso NM
HOURS: Full-time
DESIRED MAJORS:
Wildlife Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Fish Biology, Natural Resources, or Botany
ASSIGNMENTS:
The primary duties would involve surveying for Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive species, such as the Mexican Spotted Owl, Tricolored Bat, Sacramento Mountain Salamander, Peñasco Least Chipmunk, New Mexico meadow jumping mouse, and the performance of a variety of land and resource management monitoring. The survey work will be physically demanding and will involve extensive daily hiking in steep terrain at high altitudes (7,000 ft to 11,500 ft), commonly during extreme or inclement weather (e.g., during monsoon rains from JulySept). At least 50% of the spotted owl inventories will be conducted at night. Additional work will involve wetland and riparian habitat restoration, bat mist netting, fish, and botany surveys on the Forest.
DESIRED SKILLS:
We are looking for students interested in wildlife, fisheries, botany, or in the field of ecology. The student should have an interest and some knowledge of outdoor related activities. Intern should feel comfortable working in the outdoor environment.
Students selected for this role will be expected to stay in ranger housing on site.
HACU is able to arrange travel to and from internship location sites.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Positions
USDA ARS - Biological Science Technician - Aimes, IA
Fall 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief
scientific in-house research agency. Their job is finding solutions to agricultural
problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.
POSITION TITLE: Biological Science Technician
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Aimes, IA
HOURS: Flexible
DESIRED MAJORS:
Engineering, Welding, Construction Trades
ASSIGNMENTS:
1) Assist in Boiler and Chiller plant maintenance activities, 2) Assist in operating Boiler and Chiller plant, 3) Take steam, chilled water, compressed air, electrical,
building automation system readings, 4) Learn and document preventative/predictive/reactive work through computerized maintenance management system; IBM Maximo 5) Assist in Energy usage trending and tracking and analyzation.
DESIRED SKILLS:
knowledge of boilers, chillers, pumps, air compressors, Microsoft excel/word.
Seeking 2 interns for this role
USDA ARS - Biological Science Technician 2 - Athens, GA
Fall 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief
scientific in-house research agency. Their job is finding solutions to agricultural
problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.
POSITION TITLE: Biological Science Technician 2
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Athens, GA
HOURS: Flexible
DESIRED MAJORS:
Microbiology, Biology, or Poultry/Animal Sciences
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Perform scientific techniques using different specialized equipment
2. Collect, process and measure samples
3. Adapt new tech or procedures to satisfy the needs to the current project
4. Enter and organize scientific data in appropriate computer software; and Maintain
experimental data and records.
DESIRED SKILLS:
• Knowledge of bacterial cultures, recombinant DNA tech, immunological tech, and cell cultures
USDA ARS - Lab Assistant - Auburn, AL
Fall 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief
scientific in-house research agency. Their job is finding solutions to agricultural
problems that affect Americans every day from field to table.
POSITION TITLE: Laboratory Assistant
INTERNSHIP LOCATION: Auburn, AL
HOURS: Flexible
DESIRED MAJORS:
Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Engineering, Horticulture, Environmental Science, or related fields
ASSIGNMENTS:
The Laboratory Assistant will support research and field operations by assisting with sample processing, data management, laboratory organization, and field activities. This internship provides hands-on experience in agricultural research while developing technical, analytical, and organizational skills in both laboratory and outdoor environments.
• Grind, process, and prepare field samples for laboratory analysis.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, and inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Assist with field research operations, including data collection and sample gathering.
• Enter, organize, and manage research data using laboratory software and spreadsheets.
• Operate and assist with agricultural and environmental monitoring equipment as needed.
DESIRED SKILLS:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with data entry and basic data management practices.
• Experience with or willingness to learn Spectrum Technologies interfaces and monitoring
equipment
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