EMPLOYMENT

College Student Internships (Non-Paid)

CRWA offers a variety of non-paid internship positions depending on our current projects. In many cases, interns have been able to coordinate these unpaid positions with their school programs so that they get college credit. Intern's responsibilities include water quality and water quantity field work, sample bottle preparation, data compilation and analysis, assistance with mailings, conducting visual surveys, science internet research and other related work. Our intern schedules are flexible, ranging from 10 to 20 hours per week, and are available year-round. We are currently seeking interns for Spring and Summer 2008. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Rebecca Scibek, Office & Volunteer Coordinator. Click here for contact information.

Summer Flagging Intern (unpaid)

CRWA is looking for a highly-motivated, responsible, part-time (20 hr/week) intern to work on CRWA’s summer Flagging Program.  The position is geared towards undergraduates or recent college graduates with a science/engineering background interested in learning more about watershed-specific issues and gaining hands-on experience in water quality sampling and analysis. Duties include, but are not limited to, morning water quality sampling by boat in the Lower Charles River Basin 2 days per week rain or shine, delivering samples to a lab for analysis, boathouse coordination, web site and other public notification updates, data management and analysis.   

The project lasts from the week of July 4^th to the Head of the Charles Regatta (10/18).  End dates are flexible.  Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle.  Experience operating a motor boat and water testing is preferable, but not compulsory.  Training will be provided.   

If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Julie Wood with “Flagging” in the subject heading. Click here for contact information  You will be contacted to confirm the receipt of your resume.  The interview process will begin in mid May. 

Planning and Design Intern (unpaid)

CRWA seeks to hire a summer intern with a background in environmental planning, urban design, landscape architecture or civil engineering with strong graphics capabilities.  CRWA’s programs require a facility for team work, self-motivation, and interest in implementing the concepts of environmental restoration and green design.  

Job Description/Tasks: 
~ Design of urban and suburban "water supportive" infrastructure and landscape projects, from site analysis to conceptual design
~ Preparation of graphics for handouts/brochures, newsletter articles and public presentations.  
~ Research on a variety of topics.  Common topics include emerging best management practices in stormwater design, Low Impact Development, LEED standards etc.  Internet research, as well as site visits and literature reviews will be necessary for certain projects.
~ Compiling fact sheets as part of CRWA’s education, outreach and advocacy programs. 

Desired Qualifications:
~ Design Skills: background in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Planning or Environmental Engineering.
~ Graphic Skills: Adobe Suite (CS2) including Photoshop and InDesign; AutoCAD; knowledge of GIS (ArcMap) and Web design would also be beneficial.
~ Knowledge of Low Impact Development practices for stormwater management and interest in employing them creatively in the context of urban redevelopment projects
~ Writing ability
~ Research skills

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Pallavi Mande. Click here for contact information.

*CRWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, class, color, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender, national origin, race, or sexual orientation.

Last updated April 7, 2008