We’re Hiring a 2026 Summer Intern

The EarthLab Summer Internship Program is a robust, cohort-based internship program for UW undergraduate students to explore new approaches to problem-solving, communication, and training at the intersection of climate and social justice. Undergraduate interns will be placed within EarthLab’s member and partner organizations for a 9-week paid internship. The professional internship experience will be enhanced by the cohort model and the mentorship provided by the site supervisor. A final showcase with 5-minute presentations from each intern will be held at the conclusion of the internships. Students from all majors and UW campuses are encouraged to apply.

The Center is hiring an EarthLab intern to support our science communication efforts in summer 2026.

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2026 Nature and Health Science Communication Intern

The science communication intern will develop creative case studies, short stories, social media content, and/or StoryMaps to help engage the public and decision makers in the nature and health movement. The intern will work with the site supervisor to choose projects and media that best align with the Center’s emerging needs and with the intern’s skill sets and interests.

The intern in this position will:

• Distill scientific information into accurate, compelling, and accessible stories and case studies for multiple platforms (e.g., website, social media, StoryMaps, flyers, etc.)
• Develop an editorial calendar related to nature-based days (e.g., Earth Day, Arbor Day, etc.) and free parks days, draft social media posts
• Brainstorm and develop additional creative opportunities with the support of the site supervisor, with the possibility of other projects.
• Have an opportunity to build an understanding of the connection between nature and human health, of how redlining and systemic racism influences equitable engagement with nature
• Build writing skills, especially related to distilling research into relatable content for the public.

Depending on the Center’s needs and the intern’s skills, experience, and interests, the intern may create:

• A combination of digital and print content that distills key messages
• An editorial calendar
• Interview transcripts, and/or
• Graphics or short videos