Individual Placement- Water Economy Fellow

Student Conservation Association • Cleveland, OH

15d

About The Position

The Water Economy Workforce Fellowship Program is a partnership between Cuyahoga
County, the Student Conservation Association, and the NOAA Climate Ready
Workforce Internship program. The Ohio Sea Grant Fellow will support a
coordinated set of projects centered on coastal resilience and Great Lakes
environmental literacy, defined by Ohio Sea Grant as the capacity of Great Lakes
communities and ecosystems to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and recover
from coastal hazards while maintaining environmental quality and economic
vitality.

The Sea Grant Fellow will work directly with Specialists in the Ohio Sea Grant
program, gaining well-rounded, systems-based experience while contributing
tangible outcomes to county priorities. The Fellow will work under the primary
supervision of Dr. Scott Hardy, with structured collaboration across additional
personnel with expertise in addressing
watershed management, pollution
prevention, and public education. More information on Ohio Sea Grant programs
can be found at
ohioseagrant.osu.edu [https://ohioseagrant.osu.edu/]

Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled college student or recent college graduate
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Must have the ability to legally work in the US
• Must be able to meet SCA’s criminal background check standards

Nice To Haves

• Academic coursework in one or more of: environmental science, education, engineering, technology, biology, public policy, or sustainability
• Independent research and writing experience
• Ability to work select evenings and Saturdays throughout the program
• Connection to and deep interest in the Great Lakes region
• Strong interest or experience in communicating directly with the public

Responsibilities

• Assisting with data collection, synthesis, and visualization related to watershed conditions relevant to Lake Erie and its tributaries
• Helping develop public-facing materials such as fact sheets, presentations, and brief reports
• Participating in stakeholder meetings and related events to support science-informed public engagement
• Assisting with site visits, assessments, and the production of outreach materials to promote best management practices and pollution prevention at coastal marinas
• Participate in NOAA Climate Ready Workforce learning and certification opportunities
• Attend Fresh Water Institute convenings
• Support OSU Sea Grant Specialists in activities that enhance the connections between science and communities
• Meet with other participants in the program as applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed