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:

CRWA’s watershed science internship offers on-the-job training in a variety of watershed management tasks in support of our River Science program. Areas of focus may differ depending on intern skills and interest, but may include water sampling, volunteer engagement, invasive plant management, data management and analysis, science communications, and environmental advocacy.

Potential Skills Gained:

• Learn about water quality and environmental issues

• Professional experience working with a non-profit organization

• Volunteer engagement and communications

• Working with various types of water quality data

• Watershed mapping and spatial data display

• Sharing science with the public

Desired Qualifications:

• Willingness to learn and ability to work independently

• An interest in environmental and water quality issues

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

• Experience with R Studio (preferred)

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

• Access to a car and a valid driver’s license (required)

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Marielena Lima at mlima@crwa.org. Please include your name and “Watershed Science 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.