ErosionLab Intern

                                                 Job Profile

JOB TITLE: EROSIONLAB® INTERN

COMPANY: American Excelsior Company 

LOCATION: Rice Lake, WI

DIVISION: Earth Science

DEPARTMENT: ErosionLab

EMPLOYMENT PERIOD: May – August 2026

SHIFT: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (Adjusts with season)

RATE OF PAY: $18.50

BENEFITS: NONE

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 17, 2026

SUMMARY: The successful candidate will assist in activities at American Excelsior Company’s ErosionLab.

EROSIONLAB DESCRIPTION: American Excelsior Company (AEC) is a leading manufacturer of erosion and sediment control products. AEC invented the first erosion control blanket in the 1960s and has continued to lead the industry since. ErosionLab is American Excelsior Company’s research laboratory and hands-on training facility. It consists of three major facilities for testing erosion and sediment control products. The Rainfall Erosion Facility (REF) has twelve test plots, which are 8 ft wide x 40 ft long on a 3H:1V slope. The Sediment Control Facility (SCF) has five test plots, which are 8 ft wide x 35 ft long on an 8H:1V slope. Rainfall is delivered to both REF and SCF through a series of sprinkler heads surrounding the rainfall plots. Rainfall intensities of up to 8.0 in/hr. can be achieved. The Channel Erosion Research Facility (CERF) consists of thirteen test channels. CERF is capable of delivering up to 80 CFS to the test channels. Various soil types are used for testing at ErosionLab. More information is available at www.erosionlab.com.

GENERAL CONDITIONS: Employees applying for this job are under a 90-day trial period. During this period the person must reasonably satisfy all requirements described and as directed to retain this position. New hire candidates must complete a medical questionnaire and take a Drug & Alcohol Test. Satisfactory test results are a condition of continued employment. After successful completion of the trial period or probationary period, the employee must continue to meet the conditions of this job or be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination or removal from the position.

This Job Profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of employees that will be given this position and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of this position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct, or control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty. Management reserves the right to modify the described duties, responsibilities, and requirements as felt warranted in meeting future obligations of safety, quality, and performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following:

• Maintain the appearance of the grounds and facility (mowing, weed whipping, etc.)
• Operate equipment and/or hand tools
• Prepare rainfall plots and test channels to required specifications (Pre and Post Testing)
• Assist in conducting material testing and analysis of erosion and sediment control products under simulated rainfall and channel flows
• Other duties as assigned (may include some office marketing material document updates, data entry)

                                    Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully an individual must be a minimum of 18 years of age.  They must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION:

Preference given to those working toward a degree in Environmental Sciences, or related fields from a two- or four-year college or university.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 78+ pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or hot and humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Individuals interested in the position should E-mail or Mail a resume by April 17th 2026 

To: American Excelsior Company

831 Pioneer Ave. Rice Lake, WI 54868

Attn.: Michael Nelson CPESC, CPSWQ – Manager of Technical Sales Support mnelson@erosionlab.com

Office:  715.236.5644

NOTE: Applicant will be responsible for locating housing during the term of employment.