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WLW-ECOS Internship Opportunities

Internships lead to jobs and career readiness. The FAU School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability offers a range of environmentally-focused internships for students across various disciplines to build high-demand skills and work alongside the experts in non-profit, private sector, and governmental organization settings. 

WLW-ECOS Funded Internships  

ECOS paid internships provide student stipends while they complete degree-related career experiences at local, well-established non-profit environment-linked organizations. Students are paid through FAU’s WLW-ECOS Student Success Fund. 

Apply

Current WLW-ECOS Funded Internships (search "ECOS") and other internships are all posted in FAU's Handshake system. Students must apply through FAU’s Handshake system. To find all environmental related internships, search "environment" or search by your major.

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Eligibility

Conditions of eligibility for the FAU WLW-ECOS paid internships:

  • Must be in good academic standing.
  • Must be degree-seeking at least half time during the semester of the internship. Summer internships require summer and/or fall course enrollment.
  • Must be able to work up to 20 hours per week (or more with proper authorization).
  • Must be at least 18 years of age or have provided the FAU Career Center with a signed document from your guardian allowing participation in an internship.

Questions? 

If you are interested in getting more information about internships, please schedule an appointment through Handshake with your Science Career Liaison: Kelly Nielsen, nielsenk@fau.edu. You can also meet with the Science Career Liaison to discuss additional internship course options.