Environmental Science & Sustainability Internships in Colombia

Typical roles for a Colombia environmental science internship

Here are a few examples of roles that our environmental science interns in Medellin have taken on before:

• Environmental Consultant

  Environmental consultants are responsible for advising public and private sector clients on how to reduce their negative impact on the environment. They also help companies and local councils to meet their legal responsibilities.

• Environmental Health Officers

  Environmental health officers work with local authorities to enforce laws and policies that improve community health and well-being. They inspect food premises, monitor air, water, and soil quality, investigate noise pollution complaints, and advise businesses on pollution prevention and waste management.

• Environmental Scientists

  Environmental scientists – also known as environmental managers or environmental officers – are responsible for monitoring air, food, water quality, and other elements of the environment that could be contaminated by human activity. They may also be required to test products such as cosmetics or cleaning solutions for potential health risks to humans, animals, and the environment.

• Environmental Engineer

  Environmental engineers work across various sectors of environmental science to solve environmental issues. Environmental engineers work in a variety of settings due to the nature of the problems they solve. For example, some may spend time outdoors at contaminated sites or in laboratories for analysis. Others may spend most of their time in offices developing regulations and strategies.