Join Our Team as an Intern 

Skeo is a small consulting firm that provides innovative and collaborative solutions for our clients emphasizing environmental stewardship, social equity and economic opportunity. We are seeking one or more Interns (approximately 20-25 hours per week) to join our dynamic and talented team of professionals. 

As an Intern, being highly responsive, creative, detail-oriented, and capable of supporting multiple projects simultaneously will all be crucial. Resourcefulness, adaptability, and time-management skills will also be key parts of this role. This internship will primarily be office-based work (remote or in Charlottesville, Virginia office). There may be some opportunities for travel, depending on availability and opportunities provided by the project needs. Responsibilities will vary depending on the projects at the time of the internship but will provide opportunities to experience different aspects of environmental consulting, including writing and researching. You will have the opportunity to work on projects to gain knowledge of EPA’s Superfund program. You may have the opportunity to assist in the preparation of documents and materials for public meetings. You will gain insight into working as a consultant and working with government clients.  

A cover letter and resume are required for this opportunity. Applicants who do not meet all the preferred experience and/or fall outside of this general package are encouraged to apply and/or share your experience.  

Example Projects: 

Site Use Inventory Research: Researching, counting, and inventorying reuse activities on Superfund sites. 

Economic Research: Researching and collecting data related to reuses on Superfund sites that have associated jobs or are income producing. 

Meeting Support: Scheduling, note-taking, identifying potential venues, developing PowerPoint presentations, checking in participants, and answering questions.  

Document Review: Assisting with making documents 508 compliant and reviewing completed documents for compliance and accuracy.  

General Tasking: General research, data entry, and writing tasks to inform the development of fact sheets, videos, story maps, or other communication materials.  

Skills and Qualifications 

Essential Skills and Qualifications: 

• High school diploma and currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in environmental science, communications, environmental policy or a related field. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs, such as Publisher, Teams, PowerPoint and Word. 

• Ability to commit up to 20-25 hours per week to internship responsibilities while balancing school requirements. 

• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, writing skills, and attention to detail. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 

• High speed internet access, if remote. 

• Ability to start in June 2024. 

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: 

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite programs, such as InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. 

• Proficiency with PowerBI and/or Python. 

• Experience with GIS technologies. 

Why Work with Skeo? 

• Remote and in-office work options: You can work remotely or join us at our office in Charlottesville, Virginia. Applicants must have internet access that allows them to perform tasks requiring major data transfers. Skeo's standard operating hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Internship applicants should be available to work up to 25 hours per week. 

• Competitive salary: The salary for this position is $25 per hour. 

• Development opportunities: Skeo strives continuously to improve our expertise and knowledge base, and we provide education opportunities for staff while holding ourselves to high standards of excellence, integrity, and accountability. 

• Supportive work environment: Skeo values diversity of thought and integrates our operating principles – dignity, respect, compassion, integrity, and accountability – throughout our actions to foster an inclusive workplace culture. 

If you are excited about Skeo, meet the qualifications described above and enjoy working collaboratively in a warm, welcoming environment, please join us! 

Please submit the required application materials no later than May 15, 2024. Early submissions are encouraged. 

Skeo is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as transgender individual), marital status, pregnancy, or maternity, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability to or are unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact Sarah Bennett at sbennett@skeo.com for assistance. 

Skeo's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement outlines its commitment to EEO for job applicants and employees, all of whom are protected under federal law from discrimination on several bases. Learn more about these protections from the following notices linked below: 

Skeo EEO Policy Statement 

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision 

Employee Rights Under the NLRA