CRWA's internship positions are open to all individuals who are looking to kick-start their career in water. Internships offer training in a variety of areas, including environmental science, climate resilience, advocacy, and education, and provide individuals an opportunity to be part of an exciting and dynamic team. If you have interests and/or experience that would relate to multiple internships, please indicate this in your cover letter. Our small organization works collaboratively across program areas. All internships are available to students earning academic credit or a stipend from an educational program to participate.

Internship Details:

Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) is seeking a Restoration intern to work with the Restoration team on community engagement and desktop mapping projects. 

RWA works to protect, restore, and enhance the Charles River and its watershed through science, advocacy, and the law. Our River Restoration program focuses on restoring the river through dam removal, stream restoration, invasive plant management, and wetlands preservation. We do this by working directly with communities to identify projects that help restore and revitalize the river's natural ecology.

The Restoration intern will support the development and/or maintenance of interactive GIS mapping and data analysis projects. Complementary to the data work, the intern would also engage directly with communities in our watershed by assisting with community engagement and outreach activities. The intern will also have the opportunity to conduct site work with our staff. The intern will directly support many of CRWA’s grant projects, providing valuable insight and experience with interdisciplinary advocacy, engagement, monitoring, and planning.   

Potential Skills Gained:

• Learn about water quality and environmental issues

• Professional experience working with a small non-profit organization

• Watershed mapping and spatial data display

• Working with various types of water quality, municipal, and climate data layers

• Event and workshop planning and implementation

• Working with diverse stakeholders

• Researching, writing, commenting and presenting about environmental issues to a variety of audiences 

• Preparation of graphics for handouts/brochures, newsletter articles, and public presentations for education and outreach

• Classroom visits and youth programming 

Desired Qualifications:

• Preliminary coursework in biology, chemistry, environmental science, or a related field

• Working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software

• Experience or interest in event planning and/or volunteer management 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills (multilingual is a plus!)

• Comfortable working within Google Workspace and Canva

• Willingness to work some evening and weekend hours

• Access to a vehicle and valid driver's license is preferred

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Emilia Dick Fiora del Fabro at efioradelfabro@crwa.org. Please include your name and “Restoration Engagement Internship” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled, so applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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.