Internships

Gain hands-on environmental work experience!

Now accepting internship applications for the fall semester! Click here to learn more and apply.

Cape Fear River Watch provides internship opportunities to current undergraduate & graduate students and recent college graduates. Current students are eligible to earn course credit hours towards their degree. CFRW interns are a crucial part of the River Watch team, and assist us in accomplishing our mission of protecting and improving the water quality of the Cape Fear River basin for all people through education, advocacy, and action. Interns gain experience working for a small, environmental non-profit conducting a variety of tasks. Generally, CFRW interns assist with:

Water quality field monitoring & lab work;
Community outreach & tabling events;
Monthly litter cleanups;
Environmental education programming;
Assisting with paddle boat, kayak, & canoe rentals at Greenfield Lake Boathouse;
Other non-profit tasks (data entry, creating content for e-newsletter/social media, etc.).

Interns must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, have a positive attitude and enthusiasm for environmental conservation & advocacy, be able to work well both independently and as part of a team, be able to work in physically challenging, hot field conditions, and be able to physically lift 50 lbs.

Internships generally last at least 12 weeks with interns committing to 120-200 hours, though we are able to accommodate various internship lengths. Weekend availability is required. Interns receive a $300 stipend upon the completion of their internship hours. CFRW works with many UNCW and CFCC departments to offer course credit for internships to currently enrolled students.

Interns will be screened and interviewed prior to joining our team and will be subject to a background check. Reliable transportation is required during the course of an internship. We welcome applicants of all races, creeds, religions, colors, national origins, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations.