Join the Office of Career Services for Employer in the Foyer! Several employers will be on campus to promote their summer internships, field work opportunities, and research positions. Make time to swing by so you can learn more about the openings, organizations, to get advice on your applications, or just to network by making valuable connections with professionals in your field. You’ll find participating employers on the first floor of the Ponzio Campus Center.
This event is open to current Northland College students, faculty, and staff.
Employers Attending
- Cable Natural History Museum
Cable Natural History Museum’s representative is a Northland alum who graduated from the OED program in 2016. - University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Natural Resources Institute
- Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is a unit of the US Forest Service. - Northland College Mary Griggs Burke Center for Freshwater Innovation
The Burke Center is an on-campus employer.
Open Positions
This is a list of current openings with employers at this event; there may be other positions, as well. You can view the full descriptions and apply on Handshake (login required)!
- Summer Naturalist Internship
- Summer Naturalist/Geologist Internship
- Natural Resources Intern—Interdisciplinary Forest Assistant
- Natural Resources Intern—Biological Science Technician (Fish/Wildlife)
- Natural Resources Intern—Forestry Technician (Timber/Silviculture)
- Burke Center Summer Research Technician (Field/Lab)
Positions at these organizations have been stepping stone experiences for tons of students throughout the years, many of whom have gone on to use what they learned in rewarding careers such as:
- Naturalists
- Environmental and outdoor educators
- Ecologists, biologists, geologists, water scientists, and researchers
- Museum curators
- Wildlife conservationists
- Community outreach coordinators
- Environmental laboratory managers
P.S.—If you already applied, making this connection in person is a great way to become a more memorable candidate, and to verify just how wonderful you actually are!