Job Description

Internship Length: End of April 2025 – End of August 2025; Part time, 20-28 hours a week. The length of the internship and the start and end dates are both negotiable. Interns will be expected to work

during the day, some evenings, and some weekends.

Interns will be based out of CRWC’s office located at 1115 West Avon Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309.

Pay: This internship is paid - $12/hour

Interns Will Gain: Experience and skills related to: field work including water quality monitoring and

assessment, data collection, management, and analysis; outdoor and environmental education, green

stormwater infrastructure, presentations, public speaking, and more.

Brief Description of Internship: Interns will get hands-on experience collecting and working with data that

pertains to watershed management and aquatic ecology. Field work experience may include but is not limited

to: water quality monitoring and sampling, macroinvertebrate sampling, habitat assessments and inventories,

basic surveying, site assessments, and residential site visits. Interns will also assist with spring environmental

education and stewardship programs (Adopt-A-Stream, Stream Leaders, Keeping It Clean, River Day, Water

Festivals) working with K-12 students and the public. Additional responsibilities will include: data analysis,

equipment maintenance and inventory, macroinvertebrate identification, general office tasks, Area of Concern

related tasks, and working with scientific data. Interns will have opportunities to work in an office setting, at

local events, and in the field with staff and volunteers.

Qualifications/Skills Desired: Interns must be 18 years or older and working towards an undergraduate or

graduate degree in biology, environmental science, ecology, natural resources, or related field. Field

experience and experience using ArcGIS is encouraged; Energetic and positive attitude; Strong work ethic;

Adaptability; Ability to anticipate and solve problems; Time management skills; Reliability; Strong written and

verbal communication skills; Good organization skills; Strong leadership skills; Ability to work with the public

and students; Ability to work both independently and cooperatively.

Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those

an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations

will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, unless making the

reasonable accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions

• Available to work occasional evenings or weekends

• Must be able to get to and from work and field sites reliably

• Applicants are subject to a background check.

Clinton River Watershed Council is an equal opportunity employer. It makes its employment decisions on the

basis of merit and does not discriminate against any candidate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion,

height, weight, national origin, disability, citizenship, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity,

veteran status, or any other protected class or status.

About CRWC: Located in Rochester Hills, MI and serving the entirety of the Clinton River watershed, the

Clinton River Watershed Council’s mission is to protect, enhance, and celebrate the Clinton River, its

watershed, and Lake St. Clair for the benefit of communities, the environment, and our future. For over 50

years, CRWC has worked to improve watershed management practices alongside local municipalities,

provide educational programming for communities and children of all ages, and work to restore and enhance

the Clinton River to become a place folks want to work, live and play.

Application deadline: February 19th, 2025

To apply: Please send your resume and cover letter, in an email with the subject line “Environmental Science

Intern Application”, to [email protected]

For more information: Contact Mikela Dean, Watershed Ecologist at [email protected]

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Part time, Work experience placement, Internship, Local area, Outdoor, Afternoon shift,

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