Governor's Environmental Corps
Summer Internship Program
| Who: |
College Students (must have completed your sophomore year prior
to the start of the summer program and must be currently enrolled in full-time
undergraduate/graduate program) |
| What: |
Governor’s Environmental Corps
$1645/mo. |
| When: |
June 3 - August 2, 2013 (9 weeks)
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Where: |
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Springfield Headquarters and Regional Office Locations |
| Why: |
To promote environmental awareness and environmental
education and to provide a comprehensive knowledge of
issues and careers in the environmental field. |
Program Summary
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) is sponsoring
the 22nd annual
Governor’s Environmental Corps (GEC) summer internship program, which
will continue to be
privately funded by Illinois corporations. We are searching for students with
a background in
biological sciences, physical sciences, chemistry, engineering, business, communications,
environmental education and law, who are
looking for a unique and comprehensive summer internship experience.
During
the course of the nine week program approximately twenty-five
(25) participants will work in
specific areas of the Illinois EPA such as: Air, Land, and Water Pollution
Control, Public Water
Supplies, Laboratories, Legal Counsel, or outreach and assistance programs.
Examples of Program Positions Available
Field office sampling and inspections (air, land, and water pollution), laboratory
analysis, waste
water, drinking water, groundwater, air quality, solid or hazardous waste,
remedial projects, legal counsel and outreach. Most of the positions offered are technical
or scientific; no environmental policy positions are available at the intern level.
Additional Training
For students primarily in the Springfield area, there will be the opportunity
for additional training
and field trips. Examples include: tours of a landfill, a wastewater or drinking
water treatment
plant, and industrial facilities. Students in Illinois EPA’s regional
offices will spend the majority of
their normal working hours in the field visiting many of these same types of
facilities.
How to Apply
Complete and return the application packet.
Applications and reference forms must be postmarked by
March 11, 2013. Students who participated in previous
Corps are not eligible to participate. Please note: if you are not attending an
Illinois college/university, you must have Illinois residency. Applicants will be
required to attend an interview with the selection committee.
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