Student Intern - Solid Waste Management

Mid-America Regional Council • Kansas City, MO

12d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be involved in data management, project analysis, outreach activities, and event support.

The Solid Waste intern may work up to 20 hours per week during the school year and full or part-time in the summer. Scheduling will be flexible, but all work must be performed in-person at the MARC offices. Provided sufficient funding, and the intern’s continued enrollment as a student, the internship may be extended into the next school year.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with internal staff, citizens, and outside organizations.
• Analytical abilities to assess programs and projects and provide feedback from a user perspective.
• Effective writing skills to summarize information accurately and concisely.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience in database management.
• Current student enrolled in a degree seeking program.
• Educational and/or past work experience in urban planning, environmental sciences, public administration, public policy, planning, and outreach with an interest in environmental issues.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills to effectively interact with internal staff, governmental bodies, the public and outside organizations.
• Experience in outreach and education programs and activities.
• Strong computer skills, particularly with spreadsheets, word processing software, and Drupal CMS.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to assess programs and projects.
• Demonstrated skills in research and data management.

Responsibilities

• Update website records and information.
• Perform outreach activities such as tabling, contacting outside organizations, and preparing and delivery of outreach materials.
• Analyze solid waste programs and projects from a user perspective.
• Attend and provide support at solid waste meetings and events.
• Research data for program improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees