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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 4th
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
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