collage of IISG interns

Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant has four positions available for the 2020 Summer Internship Program. Successful applicants will work closely with IISG staff on issues affecting the Great Lakes. These paid internships can include research, communications and outreach components. Applicants may also have the opportunity to participate in activities outside of their specific internship duties. 

Internships are available in the following areas:

  • Great Lakes Communications
  • Great Lakes Revitalization
  • Sustainable Communities
  • Water Pricing

Application packets are due on March 6, 2020. Interns will be paid $15 per hour. Interns through Purdue University will work up to 37.5 hours per week for 12 weeks. Interns through University of Illinois will work up to 37.5 hours for 10 and no more than 28 hours for 2 additional weeks.

Applicants can be enrolled in or recently graduated from any U.S. institution of higher learning, and chosen interns will be paid as student employees of Purdue University or University of Illinois. Some travel and/or weekend work may be expected. Interns are responsible for the cost of housing plus transportation to and from their work place. Work-related travel will be funded by the intern’s Sea Grant supervisor. Successful applicants will be notified of their acceptance by the end of March. Internships are expected to start in May and will end in August.

For detailed information on position descriptions and application requirements, read the 2020 Summer Internship Program document.


Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant is a part of University of Illinois Extension and Purdue Extension.

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Educators, make a splash this summer. We are partnering with @urbanrivers to host a two-day water quality workshop for 5th -12th grade educators along the Wild Mile. After completing the workshop, participants will have access to water quality monitoring equipment through the Limno Loan program and be able to schedule a Wild Mile field trip.  Plus, earn up to 10 professional development hours!Details at the #linkinbio.

Educators, make a splash this summer. We are partnering with @urbanrivers to host a two-day water quality workshop for 5th -12th grade educators along the Wild Mile.

After completing the workshop, participants will have access to water quality monitoring equipment through the Limno Loan program and be able to schedule a Wild Mile field trip. Plus, earn up to 10 professional development hours!

Details at the #linkinbio.
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