Soil Science Internship
- Firm Name
- Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
- Firm Location
- Washington, D.C.
- Firm Website
- https://careers-nrdc.icims.com/jobs/4559/job?utm_source=indeed_integration&iis=Job+Board&iisn=Indeed&indeed-apply-token=73a2d2b2a8d6d5c0a62696875eaebd669103652d3f0c2cd5445d3e66b1592b0f&mobile=false&width=970&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240&#
Description
Position Summary:
NRDC is seeking a Soil Science Intern to work with the Water & Agriculture team in our Washington, DC office. Regenerative agriculture can help the US meet goals for climate change, improve water quality and water use efficiency, enhance biodiversity, and strengthen communities from the farm to the city. Soil health is a key principle of regenerative agriculture, and soil scientists have played an important role in the regenerative movement. Soil science research has been developing quickly in recent years, and we are looking for a soil science student who is as passionate about soil health as we are to help us keep track of the latest research.
Responsibilities:
- Research and provide a detailed list of notable current soil science research at US universities, focusing on methods of quantifying soil health for environmental indicators like soil carbon.
- Conduct survey of research funding and policy priorities for soil health research at Historically Black Universities and Tribal Colleges.
- Work closely with NRDC staff on the Water & Agriculture team throughout internship, attending team meetings and giving regular updates on research findings.
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate soil science major or minor at U.S. college; land grant university, HBCU, or Tribal College preferred.
- Skilled at online research, Word and Excel.
- Good verbal and written communications skills.
- Enthusiastic about soil health, familiar with the principles of soil health and regenerative agriculture.
- Commitment to NRDC’s values and mission.
Job Details
- Job Type
- Internship
- Paid Y/N
- Paid
- Job Category:
- Environmental Planning, Internship
- Job Sector:
- Non Profit