Air Pollution Control District
The San Diego Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD) is a regulatory agency in the County of San Diego. The District mission is to protect the public from the harmful effects of air pollution, achieve and maintain air quality standards, foster community involvement, and develop and implement cost-effective programs meeting state and federal mandates, considering environmental and economic impacts.
Contact Person:
Heidi Snyder
APCD Admin Trainee
10124 Old Grove Road
San Diego, CA 92131
P # 858-586-2626
F # 858-586-2624
email: heidisnyder@sdcounty.ca.gov
The Alternative Consumer
This NYC based sustainability blog is looking for west coast student bloggers to write and cover green news, product reviews for the everyday consumer who's interested incorporating more green into their lifestyle. More information can be found at
http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/
Contact Information:
Maureen O¹Connor, publisher
m@alternativeconsumer.com
Africa Aid
Africa Aid is a growing San Diego-based nonprofit organization that provides the foundation for innovative partnerships and intimate community-based relationships between targeted, developing African communities and their American counterparts. By identifying and developing realistic, sustainable aid projects based on the requests of the African community and tailoring programs to match available resources at top American research universities and the cities that support them, Africa Aid provides meaningful community-to-community support at a focused, localized level. Africa Aid’s pilot program will partner San Diego and the University of California, San Diego with the Buduburam Liberian Refugee Settlement in Ghana.
Contact Person:
Eric Woods, Executive Director
707 San Jose Pl.
San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: 858.442.2742
Email: eric.woods@africaaid.org
Website: http://www.africaaid.org
Cabrillo National Monument
Cabrillo National Monument welcomes interns to assist with resource management studies including tidepool monitoring and protection, shorebird monitoring and native plant restoration projects.
Contact Person:
Marcy Marquez
Park Ranger/Internship Coordinator
marcy_marquez@nps.gov
619 557-5450
CE2 Capital Partners LLC ("CE2")
Internship positions are available at CE2, a local company focused on capturing market opportunities in emerging environmental capital markets including emissions (SO2, NOX) and renewable energy credit markets. This is an excellent opportunity for student to develop expertise and practical experience with market-based solutions to environmental problems. For a detailed job description and contact information click here
City of Carlsbad
The City of Carlsbad is a coastal community located 35 miles north of the City of San Diego surrounded by mountains, lagoons and the Pacific Ocean. The City is governed by a five-member City Council under the Council/Manager form of government. Currently, the City is about 2/3 developed and is expected to grow from a population of 88,000 to 117,000 once its 42 square miles are built out.
Contact Person:
Linda M. Kermott
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: (760) 602-2753
Fax: ((760) 602-8562
E-Mail: lkerm@ci.carlsbad.ca.us
City of San Diego – Environmental Services Department
The Environmental Services Department was created in 1988 to ensure that all residents of San Diego are provided with a clean, safe and ecologically sound environment. http://www.sannet.gov/environmental-services
Contact Person:
Linda Pratt
9601 Ridgehaven Court, Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92123-1636
Phone: (858) 492-5088
Fax: (858) 492-5041
Additional Contact:
Janet Knotts
Phone: (858) 492-5013
jknotts@sandiego.gov
Lead Safe Neighborhoods Program/Contact Person:
Alan J. Johanns
Asbestos & Lead Program Manager
9601 Ridgehaven Court, Ste 310
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: 858.573.1262
Fax: 858.492.5089
Email: ajohanns@sandiego.gov
City of San Diego Graffiti Control Program
The Graffiti Control Program is responsible for the education, prevention, enforcement, and removal of graffiti.
Contact Person:
Sonya L. Ollison
2750 Caminito Chollas
San Diego, CA 92105
Phone: (619) 527-5449
Fax: (619) 527-5466
E-mail: sollison@sandiego.gov
City of Santee
Department of Development Services
Stormwater protection for the city of Santee.
Contact Person:
Helen Perry
Stormwater Protection Manager
10601 Magnolia Ave
Santee, CA 92071
Phone: (619) 258-4100 ext. 177
Email:
hperry@ci.santee.ca.us
County of San Diego- Department of Planning and Land Use, Multiple Species Conservation Program Division
The goal of the Multiple Species Conservation Program is to maintain and enhance biological diversity in the region and maintain viable populations of endangered, threatened and key sensitive species and their habitats. The Program acts as a cooperative effort among the County and other local jurisdictions and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish and Game.
Contact Person:
Christine Brochard
5201 Ruffin Road, Suite B
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 694-3004
Fax: (858) 694-2555
Alternate Contact:
Dahvia Lynch
Group Program Manager
Department of Planning and Land Use
Phone: (858) 694-3075
Email: dahvialynch@sdcounty.ca.gov
County of San Diego Office of Trade and Business Development
The County of San Diego Office of Trade and Business Development is looking for a few good interns. These internships are unpaid positions with possibilities for paid opportunities after one semester is completed. Interns generally work 12+ hours a week (we are very flexible with school), completing the number of hours required by your university or college.
Interns are typically given a project assignment for the semester ranging in scope from economic development to environmental planning to event planning to marketing as well as clerical support services and other duties as assigned. Computer experience is a plus but some training is available if needed. Typical business attire is worn and the atmosphere is of a professional business office in the public sector. Do you meet the challenge? Come join a team that assists current businesses in San Diego County and attracts new businesses as well.
Contact Person:
Cheryl Wahlin
Phone: (858) 495-5494
E-mail: cherylwahlin@sdcounty.ca.gov
D-Max Engineering, Inc.
D-Max Engineering, Inc., a local engineering firm specializing in storm water consulting services to municipalities in the San Diego area. The firm will inspect businesses, do field water sampling, educate city employees about stormwater, etc.
Contact Person:
An informal contact is John Quenzer, a UCSD grad from the ESYS program: jquenzer@dmaxinc.com
To apply for an internship, email your resume and cover letter to admin@dmaxinc.com or fax resume to (858) 455-9978.
EDAW, Inc
EDAW is a leading international environmental and planning consulting firm with offices in San Diego. For further information visit our website at www.edaw.com. There are possibilities for internships - most recently in botany and wildlife biology.
Contact Information:
EDAW, Inc.
1420 Kettner Blvd., Suite 620
San Diego, CA 92101
Email: erin.riley@edaw.com
EnvironMINE, Inc.
EnviroMINE is a unique consulting service specializing in resource evaluations, mine permitting, reclamation planning and environmental reporting. More information can be found on the company's web page: http://www.enviromineinc.com.
Contact:
Tasha Davis
EnviroMINE, Inc.
3511 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 403
San Diego, CA 92108
619-284-8515, Fax 619-284-0115
tasha@enviromineinc.com
HDR Inc.
Environmental Science and Planning Section
HDR is an employee-owned architectural, engineering and consulting firm that helps clients manage complex projects and make sound decisions. HDR's Sustainable Solutions Program includes an internal Corporate Sustainable Initiative, a Climate Change Initiative, and services in the following areas of expertise: building design, mobility, water resources, energy management, waste management, community, and economic and environmental modeling.
Contact:
Caroline Evans
Phone: (858) 712-8375
E-Mail caroline.evans@hdrinc.com
or:
Michal Ruedy
Western Region Recruiting Coordinator
9444 Farnham St. Suite 300 | San Diego, CA | 92123-1300
Phone: 858.712.8341 | Fax: 858.712.8333 | Email: michal.ruedy@hdrinc.com
Green Campus Program: UCSD Campus
The Alliance to Save Energy’s Green Campus Program is an energy education program that seeks to engage students and build effective student-staff partnerships to achieve measurable energy savings on UC and CSU campuses. Green Campus is a utility-funded program and is implemented by the non-profit Alliance to Save Energy, in coordination with the UC Office of the President, CSU Office of the Chancellor and with staff and administrators on the nine campuses which it currently serves.
TO apply click here: greencampus.ucsd
GreenOptions.com
Intern with GO, an on-line community dedicated to environmental resources, education, and discussion.
Contact:
David Anderson, Founder & CEO, UCSD Alumni
Green Options, LLC
e: david@greenoptions.com
p: 510.529.6966
f: 866.630.6702
Green Restaurant Association
We help businesses and consumers improve their environmental practices through consulting, education, and public relations. We mainly focus on restaurants with solid waste, energy, and green procurement.
Contact Person:
Michael Oshman
Phone: (858) 452-7378
E-mail: gra@dinegreen.com
http://www.dinegreen.com
I Love a Clean San Diego
I Love a Clean San Diego (ILACSD) is a widely recognized non-profit, environmental education organization committed to conservation and waste reduction. Our mission statement – Through outreach, community involvement and example, I Love A Clean San Diego leads and educates our community to actively conserve and enhance the environment.
Contact Person:
Sarah Adams
4355 Ruffin Road, Suite 118
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 467-0103 x3003
Fax: (858) 467-1314
E-mail: volunteers@ilacsd.org
http://www.ilacsd.org
MARRS Services, Inc
Local consulting company that
offers a full range of engineering, management and environmental services.
Contact Person:
Qihai Chen (ESYS alumni)
Project Manager
MARRS
760.233.1840x203 tel
626.617.2171 cell
760.233.7510 fax
http://www.MARRScorp.com
Mission Playground, Inc.
Mission Playground, Inc is an local environmentally conscious clothing company. Their environmental commitment extends to environmental projects and investing in earth-friendly non-profits. They are seeking interns to explore and expand the environmental commitment and influence of the company. More information on the company can be found at www.missionplayground.com. For details on internships and possible projects click here>>
Contact Person:
Patrick Shami
858-755-0055 x500.
patrick@missionplayground.com
Natural Reserve System, UCSD
The University of California’s Natural Reserve System protects for academic study 32 sites which are representative of the state’s ecological diversity. The San Diego campus office manages four natural reserves in western San Diego County for teaching, research, and conservation.
Contact Person:
Isabelle Kay
Division of Biology, UCSD
9500 Gilman Drive, APM annex room 2802
La Jolla, CA 92093
Phone: (858) 534-2077
Fax: (858) 822-0696
E-mail: ikay@ucsd.edu
Nautilus Environmental
An environmental consulting firm focused on providing high quality environmental toxicology services and properly interpreted scientific data within a framework of integrity. A team of environmental scientists offers expertise in the fields of environmental toxicology, chemistry, biology, and ecology. Nautilus has developed a renowned program that applies innovative methodologies to address a variety of toxicological issues.
Contact Person:
B. Chris Stransky, MS
California Operations Manager
5550 Morehouse Dr. Ste. 150
San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: (858) 587 7002
Website: www.nautilusenvironmental.com
Naval Facilities Engineering Command
Department of the Navy
Environmental Services Department for the Naval Facilities-Southwest Division. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) is the Navy's facilities engineering professionals committed to Navy and Marine Corps combat readiness.
Contact Person:
Ms. Lucreatria Holloway
Senior Environmental Engineer
Southwest Division
1220 Pacific Highway
San Diego, CA 92132
Phone: (619) 532-2810
Fax: (619) 522-2810
Email: Lucreatria.holloway@navy.mil
NAVFAC's Environmental Program provides high quality, timely, cost effective and efficient environmental support to the Navy, the Marine Corps, and other clients. Environmental management is the means of conserving, protecting and restoring the environment and natural and cultural resources for future generations.
RENEW-SD
Regional Ecology Network and Environmental Workbench for Sustainable Development (RENEW-SD) is a UCSD led project to conduct basic and applied research concerning non-point source pollution and organic toxicants in the San Diego-Tijuana city-region and beyond. See http://renew-sd.org for more information. The project is looking for research interns in the natural sciences (biology, earth sciences, chemistry background) to join a team of UCSD students to work on water quality issues in the Pueblo Watershed.
Contact Persons:
Dr. Keith Pezzoli,
Dr. Hiram Sarabia-Ramirez
Room 3316 Atkinson Hall
UCSD, MC 0446
Phone: 858-822-5337
Email: kpezzoli@ucsd.edu and hsarabia@ucsd.edu
Port of San Diego
Recreation and Environmental Services Department
The Port of San Diego is dedicated to protecting the San Diego Bay and Port Tidelands. They offer paid internship positions and a great way to get some entry-level field work experience doing things like storm drain monitoring, dredge monitors and GIS.
Contact:
This link will provide info about the internships:
http://www.portofsandiego.org/sandiego%5Fabout/opportunities/employment/jobs/index.asp
Under the list of open positions, click on "intern I and II". This will take you to the page describing how to apply for the internship with a link to the application.
State your interest in working in the "Recreation & Environmental Services" Department on the application.
San Diego County Chapter Surfrider Foundation
Non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the worlds waves and beaches through conservation, education and research.
Contact Person:
Bill Hickman
P.O. Box 230754
Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: (858) 792-9940
E-mail: info@surfridersd.org
San Diego Foundation (ECO)
ECO's mission is to protect and enhance the environment through the development of professionals and the inspiration of individual action.
Contact Person:
Dr. Emily Young
1420 Kettner Blvd. Ste. 500
San Diego, CA 92107
Phone: (619) 814-1318
E-mail: eyoung@sdfoundation.org
San Diego Gas & Electric Clean Transportation Programs
Intern to work on various areas of the Clean Transportation Program, including Hybrid>PHEV conversion project (PHEVs, port electrification/cold ironing, truck stop electrification, ground service vehicle electrification for airport, etc. ). The position is for up to 24 hrs/week, based in Century Park in Kearney Mesa.
Contact Person:
Joel Pointon
Manager - Clean Transportation Program
San Diego Gas & Electric
8306 Century Park Ct. - CP42K
San Diego, CA 92123
858-654-8767 858-636-5559 (Fax)
jpointon@semprautilities.com
San Diego Oceans Foundation
The San Diego Oceans Foundation is a local non-profit organization dedicated to further ocean stewardship. Most activities are related to local waters and include growing fish for restocking (enhancement), creating artificial reefs, improving water quality, marine science education, underwater scientific research, and educating the public on ocean issues.
Contact Person:
Noelle Barger
P.O. Box 90672
San Diego, CA 92169-2672
Phone: (619) 523-1903
Fax: (619) 523-1979
E-mail: sdocians@sdoceans.org
http://www.sdocians.org
San Diego Super Computer Center
The San Diego Supercomputer Center is a national center providing high-end computational support to academic scientists and researchers throughout the country.
Contact Person:
Steve Cutchin
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
Mail Code 0505
Phone: (858) 822-3689
E-mail: cutchin@sdsc.edu
San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board:
To preserve, enhance and restore the quality of California's water resources, and ensure their proper allocation and efficient use for the benefit of present and future generations.
Contact:
Ms. Julie Chan
Chief, Water Quality Standards Unit
California Regional Water Quality Control Board
9174 Sky Park Court, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92123-4340
Phone (858) 627-3926 Fax (858) 571-6972
jchan@waterboards.ca.gov
San Diego Renewable Energy Society
While fossil energy costs are rising and becoming increasingly volatile, renewable energy costs are decreasing. The mission of the San Diego Renewable Energy Society is to promote commercialization of renewable energy in order to facilitate its use in your homes and commercial buildings.
Contact:
Richard Caputo
richardcaputo@sbcglobal.net
Stormwater Compliance Specialists, Inc.
Contact Person:
Jodi Menard
Stormwater Compliance Specialists, Inc.
6920 Miramar Rd. Suite 303
San Diego, CA
Phone: (858) 527-1795 or (858) 349-5250
Website: http://www.noerosion.com
Tijuana Estuary
The Tijuana River NERR, in Imperial Beach, is a unique nature preserve located just north of the U.S. Mexico border. It encompasses approximately 2,500 acres, including a variety of habitats. Salt marsh is the most conspicuous, and as 90% of California’s Salt Marshes have been destroyed, it is vital that we continue to protect and research what remnants we have. The reserve is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California State Parks, and NOAA.
Contact Person:
Dr. Jeff Crooks
(or Crystal Ritchie)
301 Caspian Way
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
Phone: (619) 575-3613
Fax: (619) 575-6913
E-mail: jcrooks@tijuanaestuary.org & critchie@ixpres.com
UCSD - Facilities Management (Green Campus Program)
Contact Person:
Dave Weil and J.R Romero
Asst Dir/Bldg Commis/Sustain
9500 Gilman Drive # 0908
La Jolla, CA 92093-0908
(858)534-1778
dweil@ucsd.edu
URS Corporation Americas
Environmental Management Firm
URS Corporation offers a range of professional planning, engineering and architectural design, environmental, construction, and program and construction management services.
Contact Person:
Amy Gramlich
Environmental Specialist
1615 Murray Canyon Road Suite 1000
San Diego, CA 92108
amy-gramlich@urscorps.com
Phone: (619) 243-2951
U.S. Geological Survey
Internship with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to participate in the Groundwater Ambient Monitoring and Assessment (GAMA) Program. The GAMA program is a comprehensive assessment of statewide groundwater quality. The program focuses on ultra-low detection water sample analyses to provide early indications of potential water-quality problems. The data also will be used to identify the natural and human factors affecting ground-water quality. An understanding of these factors is important for the long term management and protection of California's ground-water resources. For more information on the GAMA Program visit: http://ca.water.usgs.gov/gama/index.htm.
Contact Person:
Justin Kulongoski
4165 Spruance Rd, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92101
Or email to: kulongos@usgs.gov
