Tuesday, September 13, 2016

TMACOG Paid Internship!

WATER QUALITY INTERN

The Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) is seeking a motivated student for work in its Water Quality Department. Must be able to work an average of 20 hours per week from late September through November. Internship may be extended through December if available.



This is a temporary position requiring coordination of work with other staff in implementing TMACOG’s Student Watershed Watch (SWW) Program. See the SWW webpage for program information http://www.tmacog.org/sww.htm .
Specific duties and responsibilities include:

  •  Provide on-site/in-stream water quality testing support to teachers and students
  •  Ordering water quality testing supplies
  •  Assist with designing and ordering program T-Shirts
  •  Compile water quality testing data
  •  Work with TMACOG communications department to update SWW webpage
  •  Maintain SWW Social Media
  •  Provide logistical support to the November SWW Summit
  • Work with Water Quality Planner to secure speakers for SWW Summit
  •  Reach out to existing and potential funders
  • Work with TMACOG staff to write summary report of 2016 program successes

Required Skills:

  • Strong ability to coordinate multiple activities
  • Strong ability to plan ahead to meet firm deadlines
  • Knowledge of water quality sampling techniques
  • Ability to work outdoors in rough terrain and in the stream
  • Good knowledge MS Office

Additional Requirements:

  • Applicant must be legally able to work in the U.S. 
  • Employment is subject to a drug screening and background check at time of offer 
  • Must be able to work an average of 20 hours per week from late September through November. Internship may be extended through December if available.
  • Must have access to personal vehicle for travel in Northwest Ohio (mileage reimbursed)
  • Must be working on an undergraduate or graduate program in a related field

Wage commensurate with experience. Please send resume with relevant coursework to Kari Gerwin at gerwin@tmacog.org. Resumes will be accepted until September 16, 2016.

Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments | www.tmacog.org

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