Join our Waterway Stewardship internship team
UC Davis Students: Apply by Nov. 2
This internship offers hands-on experience caring for the Arboretum Waterway, with a focus on improving water quality, restoring native habitat and exploring how water supports people, plants and wildlife.
Internship Details
- One-quarter commitment during Winter 2027, approximately 10 weeks
- Weekly in-person meetings on Fridays, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., beginning Jan. 8, 2027
- Interns are expected to attend the full three-hour session each week
- Unpaid internship, with the option to apply for one internship unit requiring three hours per week or 30 hours per quarter
- Open to all undergraduate students, including first-year and transfer students
- Team of up to 10 interns, led by the Arboretum and Public Garden Waterway Steward and student co-coordinators
About the Waterway Stewardship Internship
As part of the Arboretum and Public Garden’s Learning by Leading™ program, Waterway Stewardship interns gain practical experience improving the water quality, ecological value and appearance of the Arboretum Waterway. Interns explore sustainable environmental design, stormwater management and native habitat restoration in an urban setting while learning how local stewardship contributes to broader environmental goals.
During weekly meetings, interns collaborate on student-led projects and Waterway management tasks that explore water quality, connect people with nature, and support research and community education. Working alongside staff and student leaders, interns build teamwork and leadership skills, contribute to the care of a campus landscape and connect with the wider Learning by Leading community.
Questions? Contact student co-coordinators Joaquin Hofer at [email protected] or Nicholas Reeves at [email protected].