Co-Op Developing Young Professionals Program

Maryland Environmental Service

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Millersville, MD Until 8/21/2026 First posted December 28, 2025 Last posted March 10, 2026
Job description

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This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading team that provides environmental solutions to the public and private sectors throughout the State of Maryland.

Job Description:

Maryland Environmental Service (MES) is seeking to fill multiple Co-Op positions at MES Headquarters in Millersville, Maryland and various field sites that MES operates or manages on behalf of diversified clients across the state.

The Co-Op program will provide students with practical work experience to apply concepts and theories learned through their academic program, help students develop professional skills and networks, and support employers in identifying and training future talent.


Program Structure:
--Duration: Can last throughout college enrollment, not to exceed 3 years.
--Work Schedule: Full-time during Summer; Part-time option during semesters.
--Enrollment: Rolling

Estimated Pay Range:

$15.00 - $20.17/hourly

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance with choice of medical plan and prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance options, along with flexible spending accounts 

  • 401K retirement savings program with generous agency match 

  • Paid vacation, personal and sick leave 

  • Eleven paid holidays per year  

  • Tuition assistance 

Minimum Requirements:

Students must be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university, must have completed at least one year of academic coursework, and have a minimum GPA 2.5 or higher.  

 

Students are expected to maintain academic and professional standards, including attendance and timeliness, meaningfully complete assigned tasks, and actively engage in program events and activities. 

 

Students who drive MES vehicles will be required to have a valid driver's license with less than five (5) points. 

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully completing required pre-employment screens, to include full background check, drug & alcohol screening, and position appropriate physical.

Maryland Environmental Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. MES does not participate in programs that require sponsorship for work visas.

About this role

Summary

Provide practical work experience supporting environmental projects and developing professional skills for students

Job title

Co-Op Developing Young Professionals Program

Experience level

student

Industry

environmental services

Location requirements

Millersville, MD, onsite; hybrid options not specified

Salary

$15.00 - $20.17/hourly

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

full-time enrollmentminimum GPA 2.5

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

environmental solutions
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Millersville, Odenton, MD, USA

On-site City