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The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control offers full-time paid internships to college students and recent graduates eager to work alongside professionals while cultivating their own career paths.

Applications for the 2027 summer internship cohort will open in January 2027. Sign up for updates to receive a notification before applications go live.
A group of 18 young adults pose in front of trees and a brick building.
Members of the 2026 DNREC internship cohort.

About the Intership Program

Most positions are part of a 12-week summer program, which will employ up to 20 interns in various roles throughout the Department. Some positions may be available outside of the summer months. Opportunities are available at DNREC offices throughout the state, at locations in all three Delaware counties, some with hybrid or flexible work schedules available.

The internships offer a competitive salary of $18.50 per hour and up to a 37.5-hour work week, allowing interns to gain valuable, hands-on experience. This practical exposure is intended to open doors for those who want to establish careers in public service and/or environmental science.

Internships are available in several fields, including:

  • Environmental finance and fiscal management
  • Engineering and compliance
  • Marketing communications
  • Environmental research and education
  • Community and volunteer engagement
  • Water quality research and regulation
  • Strategic planning
  • Government administration and permitting
  • Data science and statistics

In 2026, DNREC hired 18 interns. Learn more about the 2026 internships.

Who Are We Looking For?

The Department is looking for current college students, or recent graduates, with a vision for a sustainable future who are passionate about making a positive impact on the environment.

Candidates should be interested in working alongside professionals who share that passion for the environment and are committed to making a difference.

The internships are ideal for those interested in a career in public service, environmental science or related areas.

The 2027 DNREC Internship Cohort

DNREC plans to hire up to 20 interns for 2027. Most internships will start in May or early June and wrap up in August.

The summer internship program includes event opportunities for networking with fellow interns and key Department staff, as well as opportunities for reflecting on and sharing the work each intern accomplishes in their role.

The positions in this cohort will be posted prior to the application period opening in January 2027.

 

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