Internship Information - NR 339
You find the internship, we provide the units. Internships provide critical "real-world" experience for our students, preparing them for successful careers in natural resources management. An internship can be a volunteer or employed position. Talk to a peer or faculty advisor soon about internship opportunities. Don't forget, the NRM website also posts employment listings you may use to research the possibilities.
Administration of Internships (any catalog)
- All internships must be completed in same Quarter in which student has registered.
- An Internship Approval Agreement form (see Internship Guidelines Packet below) must be signed prior to beginning internship by student, direct supervisor, student’s advisor, and internship advisor. Please allow plenty of time to complete all forms and register for NR339 on schedule.
- Permission numbers are available from internship advisor once all forms are completed. Please check PASS for current advisor.
- Required forms and detailed guidelines are all found in the Internship Guidelines Packet (.pdf) .
- Student is responsible for securing internship. Many current job listings are posted on our Employment Opportunities website.
Internship Advisors for Winter 2010
- Dr. Samantha Gill
Phone: (805) 756-6205 Office: 11-257
Email: sgill@calpoly.edu
Current Office Hours:* Tue 10:00 - 11:00 and 3:00 -4:00 Thur 10:00 - 12:00
- Dr. Scott Sink
Phone: (805) 756-2272 Office: 11-219
Email: sesink@calpoly.edu
Current Office Hours:* Mon 3:00 - 5:00 Wed 9:30-11:00
Internship Advisor for Spring 2010
- Dr. Chris Dicus
Phone: (805) 756-5104 Office: 11-256
Email: cdicus@calpoly.edu
Current Office Hours:* Tue 3:00 - 4:00 Wed 10:00-12:00 Thur 11:00 - 12:00 and 3:00 - 4:00
Internships at Swanton Pacific Ranch
Cal Poly’s Swanton
Pacific Ranch offers internships in the following areas:
- Forestry
- Livestock & Range Management
- Organic Agriculture
- Habitat Restoration
- Watershed Management
Full-time / Part-time, $, room and board allowance
Please see Swanton Internship Information and contact:
- Dr. Brian Dietterick
- Director Swanton Pacific Ranch
Phone: (805) 756-6155 Office: 11-255
Email: bdietter@calpoly.edu
Current Office Hours: None at this time

