Catawba Riverkeeper Announces 8 Paid Summer Internships for 2026, Multiple Roles ($12.50 per Hour)

Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation has announced a new round of paid summer internship opportunities for 2026 across multiple departments. All internships are part-time, temporary summer positions and offer compensation of $12.50 per hour. The roles are based across the Catawba-Wateree River Basin in North and South Carolina, with placements in Charlotte, the Northern Basin, the South Fork Watershed, and surrounding communities.

About Catawba Riverkeeper

Founded in 1997, Catawba Riverkeeper is part of a global waterkeeper movement of more than 400 organizations. The foundation works to preserve, protect, and restore the waters of the Catawba-Wateree River Basin through education, advocacy, science, and community engagement.

The river basin covers 5,000 square miles and includes more than 8,900 miles of waterways across 26 counties in North and South Carolina. The organization combines environmental science, policy work, and public outreach to protect clean water for the region.

Paid Summer Internship Positions for 2026

Catawba Riverkeeper is offering the following internship opportunities:

• Volunteer and Community Science Intern

• Policy Intern

• Riverkeeper Intern

• Northern Basin Engagement Intern

• Retail and Events Intern

• South Fork Watershed Riverkeeper Intern

• Northern Basin Riverkeeper Intern

• Marketing Intern

Each internship focuses on a different area of the organization’s work, giving students and early-career professionals hands-on experience in environmental protection, public engagement, communications, retail operations, science, and advocacy.

What Interns Will Work On

While responsibilities vary by role, interns may:

• Support environmental monitoring and fieldwork

• Assist with community science initiatives

• Conduct policy and legislative research

• Help organize public outreach and engagement events

• Support marketing and communication efforts

• Assist with retail and fundraising activities

• Contribute to election-related research and civic engagement

• Work directly with Riverkeeper staff on watershed protection efforts

These roles provide real-world experience in environmental services and nonprofit operations during an active summer season.

Location and Work Structure

Interns will be based in different offices and regions within the river basin, including Charlotte, the Northern Basin, and the South Fork Watershed. Some positions involve travel within the 26-county footprint of the Catawba-Wateree River Basin.

All positions are part-time summer internships. Specific schedules may vary by department, but roles are structured to provide consistent weekly hours during the summer term.

Compensation

All listed internships are paid at a rate of $12.50 per hour. In roles that require the use of a personal vehicle, gas mileage reimbursement may be available with supervisor approval.

Who Should Apply

Catawba Riverkeeper is seeking candidates who are passionate about environmental protection, community engagement, and public service. The organization values action, quality, leadership, innovation, and strong community involvement.

Students and recent graduates interested in environmental science, advocacy, communications, marketing, public policy, or nonprofit work are encouraged to apply.

Why These Opportunities Matter

Water protection, environmental policy, and community engagement are closely connected in regions facing growth, development, and climate pressures. These internships offer practical experience across science, advocacy, and outreach while contributing directly to watershed protection efforts.

For those looking to build experience in environmental careers while working in a mission-driven organization, Catawba Riverkeeper’s Summer 2026 internship programme provides paid, hands-on opportunities across multiple departments.

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