South Fork Watershed Riverkeeper Intern
About The Position
Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation (Catawba Riverkeeper) was founded in 1997 as the 21st waterkeeper organization in the U.S. Now, proudly part of an international movement that boasts over 400 local organizations, we preserve, protect and restore the waters of the Catawba-Wateree River Basin for all through education, advocacy, and engagement. Our 5,000 square mile river basin includes over 8,900 miles of waterways across 26 counties in North and South Carolina. The South Fork Watershed Riverkeeper Intern is responsible for helping to execute the Swim Guide Program and assist the South Fork Watershed Manager in executing the mission of Catawba Riverkeeper in the South Fork Watershed. In this role, the Intern will be collecting and analyzing water samples for E. coli, working on pollution issues, and researching various water quality related topics.
Requirements
- Exhibits a passion for the mission of Catawba Riverkeeper.
- Successfully pass a standard criminal background review.
- Reliable personal transportation and active driver’s license.
- Able to lift/move 35 pounds.
- Willingness to work in various weather conditions (rain, mud, bugs, heat etc.).
- Ability to hike through brush and moderate terrain.
- Pursuing a degree in Environmental Science or related field.
- Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets, including data manipulation, summary, and analysis.
- Experience with GIS or willingness to learn.
- Experience reading scientific articles and scholarly documents
- Ability to maintain an organized and detailed workflow with changing variables.
- Comfortable working autonomously as well as working in a team environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Clear, concise communication skills.
- Confident self-starter.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred, but not required, coursework or experience in outdoor recreation, environmental science/conservation, biology, education or similar field.
- Kayaking experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Proudly serves the local community, serving as a brand ambassador, promoting awareness and advocacy for the Catawba Riverkeeper and our mission.
- Coordinates with volunteers and other interns to collect, process, and publish weekly bacteria data for our Swim Guide program.
- Assist in fisheries sampling using seine nets and backpack electroshocking unit.
- Analyzes pollution discharge data.
- Maps current and future threats to the water.
- Researches industry best practices and stay updated on new developments.
- Researches for projects leading to direct policy change.
- Assists with waterway patrols and water/land surveys.
- Assist in aquatic habitat surveys.
- Collects samples in the field, prepare them for analysis, run laboratory equipment, and track sources of pollutants.
- Exemplifies the Catawba Riverkeeper mission statement and supports staff, departments and leadership in pursuing and achieving goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
