Interdisciplinary Intern
Biohabitats is seeking ecologically focused undergraduate and graduate students or those up to two years post-graduation with fields of study in Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture or Engineering to join our Biohabitats team as an Interdisciplinary Intern.
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills that can be applied to a variety of projects including planning studies, in-field ecological assessments, preparation of design plans, construction documents, materials to support community engagement initiatives and a variety of ecological restoration and planning projects. The successful candidate will work with our multidisciplinary team of scientists, landscape architects, and engineers to support ecological restoration, conservation, climate adaptation and resiliency, and environmental justice work for government, private, and non-governmental organizations.
Biohabitats works with public, private, and not-for-profit clients to restore and regenerate life-supporting ecological processes and create a world of abundant biodiversity, climate resilience, environmental justice, and clean water. Our shared mission to restore the earth and inspire ecological stewardship serves as the foundation for our practice, while self-management, wholeness, and evolutionary purpose define our culture. As a perpetual purpose trust owned company, Biohabitats’ commitment to nature is resolute.
Roles and Responsibilities (varied based on field of study, interests, and project timelines)
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Preparing ecological site analyses and planning for a range of project scales
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Conducting ecological field assessments, watershed inventories, flora & fauna studies, wetland delineations, and tree surveys.
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Preparing concept designs through construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
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Conducting natural resources and watershed inventories, stormwater facility inspections, and field assessments.
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Providing graphic communication support for projects and proposals.
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Participating in community engagement initiatives.
Required Skills, Experience, and Knowledge
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Strong written and oral communication skills.
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Ability to support field assessments under a variety of weather and site conditions.
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Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
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Love for wild nature and a dedication to restore the earth and inspire ecological stewardship is a must.
Pay
$25.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits
Interns are considered temporary employees and are not eligible for our standard benefits package.
Location
Baltimore, MD or Charleston, SC. Biohabitats provides a flexible, hybrid work environment. New team members are expected to spend up to 4 to 5 days each week in our Bioregional office.
Internship Duration (flexible end dates based on school schedule)
June 1, 2026 - August 21, 2026
To Apply
Provide Cover Letter and Resume as Adobe Acrobat files (not to exceed 10 MB). Applications without these components will not be considered.
Biohabitats is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a purpose-driven, performance-oriented, and values-led organization. We are a certified B-Corp, meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance. To ensure you will thrive at Biohabitats, we highly encourage you to review our Mission and Values before applying. Biohabitats also participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. All employees are required to verify their identity and employment authorization under U.S. law. For more information on E-Verify, please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov.
Biohabitats is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status