Programmatic Intern

• Support grant-related administrative tasks for community engagement, K-12 environmental education, and watershed/habitat restoration projects.
• Conduct field work to assess proposed and completed restoration projects.
• Complete an independent project related to watershed, restoration, or forestry issues, such as a data-based outreach strategy for the Urban Trees program.

This internship supports community-based restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay region's natural resources, contributing to climate resiliency and public health through grantmaking and hands-on projects.

• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student at a Maryland college/university with a GPA of 3.00 or higher.
• Undergraduates must be entering or continuing sophomore, junior, or senior year in fall 2026.
• Interest in urban and community forestry and data analysis preferred; strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; reliable transportation and willingness to work nights/weekends.

Full-time summer internship (June–August) at $15 per hour. Gain experience in grant management, grant-writing, and environmental non-profit operations.

The Chesapeake Bay Trust is a non-profit grantmaking organization established in 1985 that promotes community-based participation in restoring and protecting Maryland and Chesapeake Bay natural resources, awarding approximately $25 million annually.