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SSI - Summer Student Internship Program
Since 1994, Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) has offered student summer internships for Native American and other college students, funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). This program provides the opportunity for students to gain hands-on skills with EPA or other governmental and tribal environmental offices.

SSI - Online Applicaton:

Online applications now closed!

Projects will focus on Air Quality issues with a wide range of emphasis areas such as:

• Community Outreach/Education
• Environmental Health
• Information Collection/Data Analysis
• Environmental Justice
• Youth Environmental Education

As a Summer Student Intern, you will:

• Assist EPA/Tribal agencies with environmental issues.
• Acquire ready-to-use skills.
• Gain actual experience while contributing to a project.
• Earn $4,000 during the ten week experience.

Requirements:

• Full-time student (12 hrs. undergrad, 9 hrs. grad) with satisfactory academic standing
• Major in environmental or related field like science, engineering, planning, policy,
  law, management, political science, anthropology, health, etc.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Interest in working with Native American tribes or topics

To apply, submit:

• An online application
• A resume and three reference letters
• A letter describing your interests
• Unofficial transcripts
• Completed SSI application packets must be received by February 15, 2008

Contact:
Matthew Zierenberg, 928/523-8864, Matthew.Zierenberg@nau.edu

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