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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Pennsylvania Sea Grant

2026 Summer Undergraduate Internship Program – Environmental Literacy 

In partnership with Penn State Behrend, Pennsylvania Sea Grant is excited to offer paid summer internship opportunities for undergraduate students seeking to gain experience in the areas of communications, education, outreach, and research.  The purpose of the internships is to contribute to an ocean and Great Lakes workforce that understands technical and social challenges facing coastal communities as well as the natural environment. The experience will help prepare undergraduate students from all backgrounds for graduate school and careers in science, policy, management, and outreach focused on oceans, Great Lakes, and watersheds.  

The internships are offered in Pennsylvania as part of the Community Engaged Internship (CEI) program, which is offered by Sea Grant programs across the country. The Pennsylvania Sea Grant program encourages applications from students with unique lived experiences, skills, abilities, and interests with the intention of strengthening Pennsylvania Sea Grant capacity to  enhance the practical use and conservation of natural resources for a healthy environment, resilient communities, and strong, sustainable economies. 

Learn more about the CEI program, visit https://seagrant.noaa.gov/Community-Engaged-Internship

Eligibility

• This opportunity is limited to undergraduate students currently enrolled in a U.S. institution of higher learning. Undergraduate students graduating in spring 2026 are eligible for the internship.  
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or be authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Graduate students are not eligible for this opportunity. To learn about graduate fellowship opportunities, visit http://seagrant.psu.edu/section/opportunities

Details and Application

Apply electronically (www.hr.psu.edu/careers<