Internship (Multiple positions)

Current MES Employees who are interested in applying for this position must visit the Internal MES Careers Page by going to their Workday Dashboard, clicking on the Career icon and selecting Find Jobs. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading team that provides environmental solutions to the public and private sectors throughout the State of Maryland. Job Description: Maryland Environmental Service (MES) is seeking to fill multiple paid summer internship positions at MES Headquarters in Millersville, Maryland and various field sites that MES operates or manages on behalf of diversified clients across the state. Internship positions are structured to provide summer/school break employment opportunities and experience for students from a range of educational specialties. Estimated Pay Range: $15.00 - $20.17/hourly Minimum Requirements: Qualified applicants are rising or current undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited college or university with a valid driver’s license with less than 5 points. Some positions require the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite is preferred for most positions. These positions are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, but could require some weekends and/or evenings. Pay ranges from $15 to $20.17/hour based on years of schooling and coursework completed. There are no benefits provided. Internship opportunities are described below and are available June 2026 through August 2026. When submitting your application, please indicate on your resume or separate cover letter if there is a specific internship position you are interested in. Communications: The intern will assist the Communications team with social media planning, post creation, and analytics reporting, as well as website updates, preparing internal email marketing messages, and PowerPoint presentations. Other duties may include assisting with photography/videography. Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office suite programs is preferred. Environmental Dredging and Restoration (EDR): This intern will assist Environmental staff with various tasks related to the implementation of monitoring plans including monitoring of water quality, wetland and upland vegetation, algae, bird populations, mosquito populations, and invasive plant species. Responsibilities also include assisting with conducting sampling, delivering samples to laboratories for analysis, and data entry. The position will also assist the Environmental Education Team that provides educational tours at various dredged material project locations, presents to various community groups, and manages and executes the MPA TERP program (Terrapin Education & Research Partnership) at various schools in Maryland, including the release of terrapins on Poplar Island. Responsibilities will include assistance with preparing for and attending educational opportunities, tours, and/or presentations. Environmental Dredging and Restoration (EDR) Engineering: The restoration engineering intern will assist with and perform field work associated with construction and field engineering tasks and will also assist with installing, maintaining, and monitoring erosion and sediment controls, basic construction labor tasks, and will be introduced to basic engineering, surveying, inspection, and project management roles. This opportunity will provide exposure to a variety of stages in the construction process such as planning, site preparation, major earthwork, field work, and management. Environmental Monitoring: The environmental monitoring intern will aid MES personnel with field data collection from various media at solid waste sites across the state. Additionally, the intern will be exposed to multiple forms of environmental remediation. Finance: The Finance Intern will provide support to the Finance Department through a variety of accounting, reporting, and technology-focused tasks. This position assists with Workday enhancements, AI initiatives, and financial report automation, while also supporting day-to-day financial operations. in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Accounting duties. The intern will gain hands-on experience in accounting processes, data analysis, and system optimization under the supervision of Finance staff. Information Technology (IT): This intern will assist the IT Staff in providing computer support services to minimize downtime and increase productivity in the agency. The responsibilities will include monitoring the helpdesk, providing support for computer hardware and software, inventorying of current equipment, and disposal of old computer hardware. The position will also provide offsite IT support as needed. The essential functions of the position are: assisting in providing IT support to field sites, performing preventive maintenance and maintaining preventive maintenance schedules, and utilizing the Internet and technology vendors to find solutions to problems, and configuring and installing hardware and software. Marketing: The marketing intern will assist the MES marketing team with the sale of compost and recyclable commodities generated at facilities operated by MES. They may also assist with planning, market research, customer communication, and other special projects. Procurement: The intern will report to the Chief of Procurement and Purchasing, and work on assigned reports and projects. Engage with the Procurement Administrators in the competitive procurement of Agency Services requiring competitive sealed bidding or requests for proposals and support the team in the procurement of high-value, high-complexity services or items. Assists the MBE SBR Program Manager and Contracts Manager, as directed by the Chief of Procurement and Purchasing. Safety and Compliance: The intern will assist with database management and employee records retention for safety and environmental compliance reporting, training, accident, and injury reports. The intern will support department staff with analyzing facility performance and assessing opportunities for credit. Other projects and duties to be assigned. Solid Waste-Recycling: The Solid Waste-Recycling Intern will assist in data management, customer interaction, social media, and educational outreach at the MES-operated Harford Waste Disposal Center. These opportunities will provide exposure to a variety of solid waste and recycling management systems throughout Maryland, including landfills, composting facilities, and material recovery facilities. Technical and Environmental Services (TES): TES has internship positions available in their environmental, engineering, and GIS divisions to work on a range of projects related to environmental planning and management. Interns will have opportunities to work in the office and/or the field learning hands-on skills including review of engineering plans for stormwater and stream restoration projects, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, field data collection, BMP inspections, georeferencing plans into GIS and assisting in the use of GIS software, Collector, Survey 123 and AutoCAD. Internship opportunities may also include work on a range of energy-related projects. Water and Wastewater Operations Engineering: Water and Wastewater Engineering has internship positions available to work on a wide variety of projects in water and wastewater systems. The intern will have opportunities to work in the office and the field with our staff on projects allowing them to develop hands-on skills in conceptualization, design, construction, and start-up processes related to collection and distribution; wastewater treatment; and water treatment and supply. Additionally, the interns will participate in our Team Innovation’s review of new and emerging technologies relating to our industry. The last day to apply for the Internship opportunities is February 27th, 2026. Maryland Environmental Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. MES does not participate in programs that require sponsorship for work visas. MES was established by the General Assembly in 1970 to assist with the preservation, improvement, and management of the quality of air, land, water, and natural resources, and to promote the health and welfare of the citizens of the State. Today, MES employs over 700 teammates and operates more than 1,000 environmental projects across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region. As a not-for-profit business unit of the state of Maryland, MES provides multi-disciplinary environmental compliance services to enhance and protect the environment through innovative solutions to the region’s most complex environmental challenges.

Salary : $15 - $20