School of Environmental Studies

Scholarships

Tennessee Environmental Network of the South (TENSOS) Scholarship

Description: The Student Scholarship opportunity at the Tennessee Environmental Network Show of the South (TENSOS) is a scholarship available for all students (undergraduate, master’s, and PhD) who are studying within the Environmental field. The application process involves submitting an online application which includes a brief abstract of the research. Once the application process closes, a select number of students will be selected as finalist. Finalists are invited to attend TENSOS in Chattanooga, TN, from May 15-17, 2024 to present their research and have the opportunity to win a $1,500 scholarship. Finalists receive complimentary conference admission and lodging which will also allow them to take advantage of an unprecedented networking opportunity with environmental professionals from Tennessee and beyond. Many of their scholarship finalists have received job offers because of their participation in the conference. In addition, if there are students nearing their graduation date and are looking for employment, please email a resume to amorris@waypointanalytical.com. The deadline to apply to the TENSOS Scholarship is March 31st, 2025.

Student Opportunities in Water: KY-TN AWWA and CWP

Description: The Kentucky-Tennessee Clean Water Professionals (CWP) and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Student Committee to share two exciting opportunities for students interested in the water industry.

The Annual Water Professionals Conference (WPC) provides a valuable platform for students to connect with industry leaders, participate in workshops, and stay up to date on the latest advancements in water management. The deadline for students to register for WPC is May 30, 2025 and this year's conference will be hosted in Knoxville, TN from July 27-30. There is an opportunity for students to present their research through our annual poster competition on Monday, July 28. All students are able to register for Monday July 28th without charge. Those who are able to volunteer (we have multiple options, including presenting a poster) can attend for the full program.

Additionally, there are four scholarships available to students ($3,500 each), offering financial support and recognizing outstanding talent in the water field. Undergraduate and graduate students located in Kentucky and Tennessee who have accumulated over 65 credit hours are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is May 15, 2025.

Seasonal On-Campus Opportunities

Tennessee Tech OCM Student Worker

Description: Help us tell the university’s story and show the world what it means to live wings up as a Tennessee Tech Golden Eagle! The Office of Communications and Marketing has opportunities for students who love purple and gold as much as we do to gain experience and build their professional portfolios while working with our creative professional staff. Student workers and interns with OCM work with our social media, photo and video, web and digital media, creative services, news and event planning staff to create content and plan events that highlight just how awesome it is to be a Golden Eagle.

Internships

Conservation

Tennessee State Parks and Conservation Seasonal Interpreter Recreator (SIR)

Description: We have amazing opportunities each summer for college students seeking degrees in general life sciences, forestry, wildlife, history, environmental science and other related degrees to work in our state parks handling a variety of responsibilities to support the needs of the park and their guests.

Leadership, Communication, and Policy

Remote Summer Economic Development Research Intern

Description: Appalachian Voices is a nonprofit advocacy organization that brings people together to protect the land, air, and water of Central and Southern Appalachia and advance a just transition to a clean energy economy. We currently have over 40 staff members across the region, with offices located in Boone, North Carolina; Charlottesville, Virginia; Norton, Virginia; and Knoxville, Tennessee. Appalachian Voices is seeking an Economic Development Research Intern for the summer of 2025 (anticipated May through August). The position will report to the Director of Government Affairs & Strategy. The pay for this internship is $15/hour and may work 20-40 hours per week for the contract term depending on candidate availability and as workload demands. Position posted 3/13/2025.

Environmental Technology

GIS Intern Tennessee State Parks and Conservation in Nashville, TN

Description: This internship will be working virtually with the Office of Strategic and Support/GIS based in our Central Office in downtown Nashville. The goal of this Office is to provide better data management and more accurate analyses for data-driven decision making in the divisions of State Parks and Conservation.

Environmental Biology, Chemistry, and Science

Summer Internship at TSU Nursery Research Center

Description: The Tennessee State University Nursery Research Center in McMinnville, TN, will be offering summer internship programs this year, 2025. Those interested in agriculture, chemical ecology, and biology are encouraged to apply. Please reach out to Dr. Kenneth Pierce, the Nursery & Greenhouse Manager of the TTU School of Agriculture at KWPierce@tntech.edu, if you are interested.

Description: If you are interested in the environment and sustainability but you are a civil engineering major, this position may be of interest to you. At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. This opportunity entails being responsible for assisting assigned department(s) and/or project(s) by performing basic engineering related tasks which may reflect elements of standard post-secondary engineering curriculum. The intern will assists engineer teams in various tasks and duties, assist with research, development and design of projects, assist with the preparation of engineering drawings and documents as assigned. Position posted on 3/1/25 and posted until filled.

Transportation Infrastructure Marketing Intern - Summer 2025

Description: If you are interested in the environment and sustainability but you are a business or marketing major, this position may be of interest to you. The HNTB Marketing team is seeking an intern in the Tallahassee, FL or Nashville, TN office location for summer 2025. During this internship, you will have the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks which may be specific to a particular functional area of activity such as data management, proposal support, customer relationship management (CRM) tool support, and handling routine inquiries. You will also be able to assist with writing and editing support for a variety of materials, including newsletters, proposal elements, and internal communication. Position posted on 3/1/25 and posted until filled.

ESS Current Job Openings

Conservation

ACE Staff Positions

Description: ACE's Eastern Crew Region program operates year-round with young adult volunteer AmeriCorps crews completing trail, ecological restoration, historic preservation and conservation field projects throughout the Eastern Region of the US, from the ancient forests of the Appalachian Mountains to the barrier islands on Atlantic Coast and other inspiring landscapes of the Eastern United States, including the Caribbean! As a Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in advancing ACE's core values of safety, professionalism, integrity, flexibility, quality, enthusiasm, dedication, and passion along with ensuring critical project communication, coordination and logistical organization for ACE crew projects in their assigned base location.

Salary: $40,000 annually. Continually hiring for this and similar ACE positions.

Leadership, Communication, and Policy

Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) Virginia Advocacy and Outreach Associate

Description: The Virginia Advocacy & Outreach Associate will report to the Senior Policy and Outreach Manager and will play a critical role in advancing SELC’s mission by supporting advocacy efforts on complex environmental issues through place-based education and partnership engagement activities, strategic coalitions, direct advocacy to state and local decision makers and more. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in field organizing, strategic advocacy campaigns, and direct lobbying.

Salary: $58,000- $70,000 annually. The initial deadline for receipt of complete applications is January 20, 2025. However, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, and GIS

BCA Environmental Consultants - Field Environmental Scientist/Geologist/Engineer

Description: BCA is a small environmental consultant company that is opening a new office in Columbia, TN. BCA is hiring a specialized employee who will lead a variety of environmental tasks as required by the remediation projects including federal, state, local, and commercial/industrial clients. This individual will be responsible for field sampling, site investigations, remediation oversight, and report writing. If you are interested, please reach out to Robert Huebner at rob.huebner@BCACONSULTANTS.COM. Position posted on 3/13/2025.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in geology, environmental science, engineering, or a related field is required, including but not limited to, chemistry or biology, and 0-3 years of environmental investigation and/or remediation experience.

TDEC Environmental Consultants & Scientists

Description: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation frequently hired environmental consultants and scientists at their West, Middle, and East Tennessee offices. Visit the TN State Government website and search for positions at TDEC.

Salary Range: $48,204 – $72,468 annually.

Environmental Sustainability

Strata-G Waste Management Specialist in East, TN

Description: This position is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of client Waste Management (WM) programs are compliant with federal and state waste regulations. Specific attributes include waste characterization, packaging, storage, profiling, and disposition in accordance with RCRA, TSCA, NRC and DOT regulations. Position posted until filled.

Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or related science, engineering, or technical field OR 8 years of equivalent experience acceptable in lieu of degree.