GIS RESTORATION INTERN

FALL 2025 INTERNSHIP

GIS Restoration

CRWA’s GIS Restoration internship offers on-the-job training and experience in river restoration, field work, and data analysis tasks. The intern will support our River Restoration program, working on dam removal, stream restoration, and invasive plant removal projects. Responsibilities may vary but may include assessing culverts and stream segments, surveying invasive plants, mapping watershed features, analyzing data, and reviewing and compiling reports. In addition, the intern will have the opportunity to attend community meetings, learn from experts in the field, and explore environmental advocacy.

Internship Details:

  • This internship is unpaid and is available to students earning academic credit or a stipend from an educational program.

  • Internship schedules are flexible within normal business hours

  • This internship is hybrid

Potential Skills Gained:

  • Learn about river restoration, climate change, and water quality issues

  • Professional experience working with a small non-profit organization

  • Surveying methods for culverts, streams, and invasive plants

  • Working with various types of water quality and infrastructure datasets

  • Gathering and analyzing trends in data

  • Watershed mapping and spatial data display

  • Writing and presenting about environmental issues

  • Preparation of maps and graphics for website, handouts/brochures, reports, and presentations

  • A deeper understanding of the river restoration techniques and processes

  • Exposure to environmental advocacy, policy, and community engagement

Desired Experience:

  • An interest in environmental and water quality issues

  • Willingness to learn and ability to work independently

  • Preliminary coursework in environmental science, engineering, or a related field

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Proficiency with ArcGIS or other mapping software

  • Experience using Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel

  • Experience with Google Workspace: Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms

APPLY TODAY! SEND YOUR RESUME & COVER LETTER TO LISA KUMPF, LKUMPF@CRWA.ORG, WITH “GIS RESTORATION INTERNSHIP” IN THE SUBJECT LINE.

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, JULY 31ST, 2025.

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. CRWA is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its hiring, workplace, and work. Individuals with backgrounds underrepresented in the environmental advocacy field are particularly encouraged to apply.

Charles River Watershed Association’s mission is to use science, advocacy, and the law to protect, preserve and enhance the Charles River and its watershed.

CRWA's internship positions are open to all individuals who are looking to kick-start their careers in water. Internships offer training in a variety of areas, including environmental science, climate resilience, advocacy, and education, and provide individuals with an opportunity to be part of an exciting and dynamic team.

This internship is available to students earning academic credit or stipend from an educational program.

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