Tiered Mentoring
with The University of Akron Department of Biology
Wetlands, Streams, and Ecological Restoration Internship at Davey Resource Group
Ana Burns, Senior Area Manager at Davey Resource Group, Inc.
Overview:

Location: 333 Martinel Dr, Kent, Ohio
Type: Paid Internship | Part-Time | Flexible Schedule
Field: Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources
Time Commitment: 5–10 hours per week
Project Description:
Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG) is seeking a motivated college student studying ecology or a related field to join our Northern Ohio team. This internship offers a dynamic mix of fieldwork and office-based ecological support, providing valuable experience in environmental consulting and ecological restoration. DRG is an Environmental Consulting firm providing services in natural resource and urban forestry consulting, ecological design and restoration, and civil and water resource engineering to state and local governments, utility and energy companies, and private sector clients.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with site surveys, data collection, and ecological restoration projects in the field
- Support data entry, data management, and report writing tasks in the office
- Collaborate with field ecologists on various environmental assessments and documentation
Requirements:
- Must be available for full-day fieldwork (typically weekdays)
- Flexibility to travel during the workday to project sites across Northern Ohio
- Strong interest in ecology, environmental science, or natural resource management
- Attention to detail and willingness to work in outdoor conditions
Benefits:
- Hands-on experience in ecological consulting
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Exposure to real-world environmental consulting projects and ecological restoration projects