The Great Lakes Undergraduate Internship program offers college students the opportunity to help address issues affecting coastal communities through social and environmental conservation sciences. Through this program, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s (IISG) interns will gain knowledge and skills to support Lake Michigan coastal communities in making more informed decisions about resource management and everyday activities. These paid internships may include research, communication, or outreach activities. Applicants may also have an opportunity to participate in activities (for example, attend a professional conference) in addition to their specific internship duties.
In 2026, IISG is hiring an intern in each of the following six areas:
- Aquatic Invasive Species Outreach
- Green Stormwater Infrastructure
- Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (three interns)
- Sustainable Communities
- Water Conservation
- Youth Education
As part of this program, IISG includes required professional development training that takes place, on average, for one hour per week, or approximately eight hours altogether. (One or more of these opportunities may take more than one hour, so in some weeks, no activities will be offered.)
For detailed information on position descriptions, hourly pay, and the application process, visit the Great Lakes Undergraduate Internship page. For other questions, contact Angela Archer at amcbride@purdue.edu.
Application packets are due by January 12, 11:59 p.m. ET.
