Internships

Program Information

Every year, the Office of Environment, Health and Safety hires student interns for the Strawberry Creek Restoration Program (SCRP). These positions are made possible by a combination of funds, including the Steve Maranzana Fund for the Environment and the Strawberry Creek Fund.

Interns work together to:

  • Coordinate and manage volunteers for creek restoration events (weeding, planting, trash pickup), including at least one public event per semester
  • Conduct regular creek tours for students and community members
  • Maintain a regular presence on the creek
  • Other duties as required

Ideal candidates possess some or all of the following:

  • Familiarity with California native plants
  • Teaching and/or public outreach experience
  • Experience with habitat restoration projects (invasive species removal, native planting, ecological/biological field work experience, etc.)
  • Educational experience with biology, ecology, or community engagement
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs.
  • Valid driver’s license

How To Apply:

Send a cover letter and resume to creeks@berkeley.edu. Check this website at the beginning of each fall and spring semesters for internship announcements. We also list our internships on Handshake.

Past Interns

2016-2018

Interns Megan Bradley and Gino Gresh (not pictured) spent two academic years leading the SCRP program. Among their many accomplishments, they:

  • Co-wrote a Native Plant ID and Propagation Guide focusing on native vegetation that was planted at the Women's Faculty Club
  • Hosted about 20 events with over 600 participants!

Past Interns

2015-2016

Interns Pheng Lor, Elynn Hagelshaw, and Natalia Mushegian contributed to the Strawberry Creek Restoration Program by:

  • Establishing a social media presence using Instagram and Facebook
  • Hosting a range of volunteer events (weeding, trash pickup, planting)
  • Coordinating with other sustainability groups on campus to host Earth Week events