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Internships/Volunteer Opportunities

Availability is limited and not all opportunities are available each semester. Our internship opportunities are unpaid positions unless otherwise stated. Applications may also be submitted for volunteer consideration for students not seeking credit.

Please check our website for updates on available positions and information regarding our internship program. Thank you for your interest.

When should I apply?

The Internship recruitment period opens approximately six to eight weeks before the start of each new semester.

 

Spring 2026 Internship Application

Opens: November 17, 2025, at 12:00 PM (noon)

Closes: December 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM (midnight)

Internship Descriptions

Air Division

Interns will observe Commission meetings, staff meetings, help manage air quality data, attend field investigations and participate in outreach opportunities.

Chemistry Laboratory

Interns will assist laboratory staff with chemical analysis of water, soil, and air samples. This task involves the preparation, analysis, and cleanup of environmental samples for bacteria, metal, organic, and nutrient content as well as general chemistry measurements. The lab work requires the ability to handle potentially hazardous chemicals with proper safety equipment. Preferred availability is Monday through Wednesday afternoons, for 3 to 4 hours per day. A chemistry or biology background is preferred.

Community Outreach

Interns will support the Outreach Coordinator in planning and carrying out outreach events, as well as assisting with social media and marketing-related tasks. Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends is preferred. Familiarity with Adobe products and other graphic design software is helpful.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Interns will perform entry-level GIS-related tasks under the supervision of the GIS Administrator. Duties include organizing geographical data in preparation for analysis, generating maps using industry standard mapping tools, and assisting with the update and maintenance of data layers. Students with coursework in GIS/Geospatial Science while majoring in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Engineering, or a related discipline are encouraged to apply.

Legal 

Interns will observe Commission meetings, staff meetings, negotiations, assist in drafting legal documents perform legal research, and attend field investigations. You must be a current law student or recent law school graduate to apply.

Self-Study

Interns will propose a self-directed project that you feel could provide a benefit to EPC and Hillsborough County. If selected, we will assign you a mentor to assist you with the project. Please provide a description of your project proposal (between 25-100 words) on the application.

Software Developer Intern 

Interns will support the development of web applications. Responsibilities can include contributing to front-end interface design, building web APIs, database design, and creating technical documentation. Interns will gain hands-on experience with the software development lifecycle and collaboration tools.

Waste Division

Interns will shadow professionals from the various departments within the Waste Division including Environmental Scientists, Professional Geologists, Hydrologists, and Engineers. Duties may include performing field inspections at petroleum cleanup sites, petroleum storage tanks sites, and hazardous waste commercial sites. Duties may also include reviewing applications for solid waste management facilities and monitoring old landfills and abandoned dumpsites. To accommodate inspection schedules, interns must be available on weekday mornings (ideally 8am-12pm) and on Thursdays.

Water Monitoring

Interns will assist staff with field preparation, fieldwork, and the cleanup processes associated with the collection of surface water samples. This task requires the ability to lift and carry moderate weight and work outdoors in any type of weather. Minimum requirements are 1-2 days per week, depending on college requirements, for 8 hours on each day(s).  The hours are from 8:00 am-4:00 pm with a commitment of the semester or ~3 months.  Internship hours can be completed on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday.

Interns will assist staff with permit application reviews, administrative duties, data entry, field investigations, observe Commission meetings, staff meetings, and participation in outreach opportunities. This internship opportunity includes the use of aerials, databases, Google maps, GIS, and Pictometry. You must be willing to work outdoors and in any type of weather. Intern opportunities are available Monday through Friday from 7 am-6 pm. Preferred availability is at least two days per week.