Watershed Science Internship, Charles River Watershed Association – Massachusetts
Organization: Charles River Watershed Association
Position Title: Watershed Science Internships
Location: Weston, Massachusetts
Dates:
Summer application period: March 1 – April 30
Summer internship period: June 1 – August 31
Fall application period: July 1 – August 15
Fall internship period: September 1 – December 31
Summer internships require a time commitment of 24 hrs/week
Description: Opportunities are currently available for watershed science internships with CRWA. CRWA’s internship program offers on the job training in a variety of field science and watershed management tasks. Areas of focus may differ depending on intern skills and interest, but may include support for field science projects, the annual Charles River Earth Day Cleanup, volunteer engagement, invasive plant management and removal, data management and analysis, and environmental advocacy.
All internships are unpaid, but in many cases, interns are able to coordinate with their school programs to receive college credit
Internship schedules are flexible within normal business hours
The internship program requires a commitment of at least 16 hours per week
Interns work directly with CRWA staff and volunteers
See below for information on application and intern program timeline
Potential Skills Gained:
Learning about important water quality and environmental issues
Volunteer engagement, communications and event planning
Professional experience working with a small non-profit organization
Working with various types of water quality data
Watershed mapping and spatial data display
Grant and report writing
Field investigations of water quality issues and rain event run-off monitoring
Learn more about current CRWA projects
Qualifications:
An interest in environmental and water quality issues
Willingness to learn and ability to work independently
A major or coursework in civil/environmental engineering, water resources, hydrology, biology, chemistry, environmental science, or a related field
Access to a car and a valid driver’s license is helpful
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
GIS experience
How to Apply: If interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume to Julie Dyer Wood.
