Storm Drain Stewards Intern

Clinton River Watershed Council - Storm Drain Stewards Intern 

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to:  

Shannon Ervin, Stormwater Coordinator, ervins@crwc.org  

CRWC Office Address: 1115 W. Avon Rd., Rochester Hills, MI 48309 

Application Process: Applicants interested in this internship position will be asked to interview with the CRWC Stormwater Coordinator to obtain a required letter of support for the Michigan Sea Grant (MISG) Undergrad Environmental Internship application. After contact with CRWC, applicants should fill out the application form via Michigan Sea Grant (MISG). For more information on the MISG internship program, please visit the MISG Website.  

Deadline for a letter of support from CRWC: January 21, 2026 

Deadline for application to Michigan Sea Grant Undergrad Internship Application: January 31st, 2026 

Internship Length: Mid-May 2026 – Mid-August 2026; Full time, up to 40 hours a week. 

Note: The start and end dates in May and August are negotiable to suit interns’ availability. Interns will be expected to work during the normal work day, in person at the CRWC office and at various roadside locations in several watershed communities. CRWC’s normal hours are M-F 8:30am-5:00pm. 

Pay: Intern will be compensated $9,000 over three months, via stipend paid out once a month during the summer through the University of Michigan Financial Aid office on behalf of Michigan Sea Grant.  

Interns Will Gain: This role will give the intern experience in volunteer coordination, public speaking, further knowledge in the basics of aquatic ecology and stormwater management and provide an opportunity to leave their mark on environmental education in the Clinton River watershed. Throughout the summer, the intern will also have the opportunity to interact with additional local environmental organizations and various partners, providing a great opportunity for networking within SE Michigan.  

Brief Description of Internship: The Clinton River Watershed Council is seeking an intern to assist in expanding our Stormwater Education program with a new outreach initiative called Storm Drain Stewards. This program promotes responsible stormwater practices in residential areas by connecting with residents to paint proactive messages with stencils and murals by storm drains. The program will also include a storm drain adoption program for prolonged care called Adopt-A-Drain. The goal of Storm Drain Stewards is to educate residents about the connection between storm drains and waterways to reduce pollutants into Lake St. Clair through the Clinton River and to reduce flooding by empowering residents to keep storm drains clear.  

Qualifications/Skills Desired:  

Interns must be 18 years or older and working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree in communications, media, environmental science, ecology, natural resources, or related field. Students from any accredited college or university in Michigan are eligible to apply.  

Candidates should possess strong written and verbal communication skills. 

Candidates should have the ability to work independently and cooperatively, as well as in reasonable all-weather conditions.  

Candidate should have a working understanding of word processing software, such as Microsoft Word and Google Docs.  

Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, unless making the reasonable accommodation would cause an undue hardship.    

Ability to work in inclement weather conditions. 

Available to work occasional evenings or weekends. 

Must be able to get to and from work and field sites reliably.  

Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.   

Clinton River Watershed Council is an equal opportunity employer. It makes its employment decisions on the basis of merit and does not discriminate against any candidate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, height, weight, national origin, disability, citizenship, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class or status. 

About CRWC: Located in Rochester Hills, MI and serving the entirety of the Clinton River watershed, the Clinton River Watershed Council’s mission is to protect, enhance, and celebrate the Clinton River, its watershed, and Lake St. Clair for the benefit of communities, the environment, and our future. For over 50 years, CRWC has worked to improve watershed management practices alongside local municipalities, provide educational programming for communities and children of all ages, and work to restore and enhance the Clinton River to become a place folks want to work, live and play.