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Purpose:
Candidate will develop/enhance their knowledge of watershed management, natural resources and local government, while providing support for the District’s education & outreach program and regulatory program. This position will also provide support for day to day office and building activities such as organization of District files and documents, room set-up, and outdoor site maintenance.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the implementation of District education and outreach program activities.
- Assist with the care of the District’s five-acre office site including maintenance of raingardens, landscaping, and helping with other various projects.
- Help staff in developing and maintaining relevant information on the District’s website.
- Assist with the District’s cost share grant program by conducting site visits to past grant projects (e.g., shoreline buffers and raingardens), including contacting grantees to determine project status, updating documents, organizing and filing grant information, and other tasks as assigned.
- Support the regulatory program by performing routine tasks, especially drafting communications, permit tracking, and other tasks as assigned.
- Perform field work, including assisting with carp assessment and fisheries projects
- Office duties including word processing, filing, copying, mailing, email correspondence, research and information gathering, photography, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
- High school diploma; currently enrolled or successfully earned a bachelor or graduate degree in water and natural resources management, environmental education, landscape architecture, urban planning, geography, engineering, or related field. Graduates may also apply.
- Ability to work independently and within a coordinated team framework
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated public speaking and presentation skills
- Ability to take initiative in completing and organizing work assignments
- Candidate must be confident in conflict resolution skills
- Valid driver’s license and own means of transportation for business purposes
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Experience using Adobe InDesign and Illustrator and ArcGIS is preferred.
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Intern
Posted: February 12, 2020 by MAEE Administration
Category: Nine Mile Creek Watershed District
Purpose:
Candidate will develop/enhance their knowledge of watershed management, natural resources and local government, while providing support for the District’s education & outreach program and regulatory program. This position will also provide support for day to day office and building activities such as organization of District files and documents, room set-up, and outdoor site maintenance.
Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
Purpose:
Candidate will develop/enhance their knowledge of watershed management, natural resources and local government, while providing support for the District’s education & outreach program and regulatory program. This position will also provide support for day to day office and building activities such as organization of District files and documents, room set-up, and outdoor site maintenance.
Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities: