About the role#
This internship is based at the Marshall Space Flight Center within the Environmental Engineering and Occupational Health Office. You will join the Environmental Planning Team to support various projects related to cultural resources, natural resources, and sustainability.
What you'll do#
Your work will balance time between field assignments and office tasks. Field work includes collecting samples at archeological sites, retrieving camera footage from trail cameras, and conducting waste and recycling audits. These outdoor duties require hiking and working in conditions such as heat, insects, and wildlife. In the office, you will attend meetings, review data, and help organize sustainability events and projects.
What you'll need#
This position is open to undergraduate students from freshman to senior standing, as well as graduate students pursuing a Master's or Doctoral degree. Preferred majors include Environmental Engineering, Climate Science, Geography, Natural Sciences, Sustainability Studies, and related environmental fields. You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify.
Location & details#
This is a full-time, on-site role located in Huntsville, Alabama. The internship runs from June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027. Please note that this position is unpaid.
About NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is a government agency founded in 1958. It conducts research and development in aeronautics, space exploration, and science. The organization operates from various locations across the United States, including its headquarters in Washington, DC. With over 53,000 employees, it manages missions involving rockets, spacecraft, and Earth observation.
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