Internship available at The Watershed Center in Traverse City
Christine Crissman
The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay is seeking a Water Quality Intern to support a range of activities that further our mission to advocate for clean water in Grand Traverse Bay and act to protect and preserve its watershed. The Water Quality Intern is a non-exempt, full-time, temporary position with a $2,000 monthly stipend. Start/end dates are flexible; prefer late-April/early-May – late August 2024.
As part of the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup, she/he/they will operate and maintain TWC’s trash collection equipment (BeBot, PixieDrone, Gutter Bins) and characterize the waste collected. The Water Quality Intern will work with local entities to find locations to operate the equipment, as well as coordinate beach clean-up events and other ways to engage the public and educate them about these efforts. She/he/they will assist TWC staff with additional activities related to data collection/entry, water quality monitoring, and local policy and advocacy work. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to effectively interact with the public and supporters of TWC.
Resume and cover letter stating suitability for this position must be received no later than 5:00pm EST on March 18, 2024, at ccri...@gtbay.org.
Full position description can be found at gtbay.org.
Christine Crissman
Executive Director
The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay
13170 S. West Bay Shore Drive Suite 102
Traverse City, MI 49684
Office: 231.935.1514 x1
Direct: 231.299.0707