Stormwater Education Intern
Job Description
Boone County, located in Columbia, MO, has a great opportunity for a Stormwater Education Intern.
APPLICANTS MUST APPLY HERE: www.boonemo.gov
Find out more about working for Boone County here: https://youtu.be/xCtE48jgaV4
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Responsibilities:
Performs a variety of education and outreach duties and prepares associated documents and promotional materials for education campaigns.
The mission of Boone County's stormwater management program is to establish stormwater management requirements and controls to enhance and protect water quality, reduce stormwater pollutant runoff, and protect and safeguard the general health, safety, and welfare of the public residing in watersheds within Boone County. The stormwater education intern will work with Boone County stormwater staff on ongoing projects, day-to-day operations, and attend meetings or community events that may occur outside normal work hours.
Status: Temporary, part-time, non-benefited
Working hours: 15 - 20 hours per week.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED.
Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program with an interest and aptitude to work in education, environmental science, or related.
Ability to perform field observation and data collection in various weather conditions.
Must be detail oriented and have excellent communication skills.
Must have a valid drivers license.
Comfortable in and around bodies of water.
Preferred Qualifications: Missouri Stream Teams Level 1 Water Quality Monitoring trained
Starting Hourly Salary Range: $17.05 - $17.57 per hour
Visit our website and apply at: www.boonemo.gov
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Visit our website and apply at: www.boonemo.gov
Columbia, MO is a thriving college town and the cultural hub of mid-Missouri, hosting popular events such as the True/False Film Festival, and a diverse art, music, and restaurant scene. Columbia is the fourth most populous and fastest-growing city in Missouri with an estimated 126,254 residents in 2020. Resting upon the forested hills and rolling prairies of Mid-Missouri near the Missouri River valley, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the surrounding Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, Mark Twain National Forest, and Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, in addition to hiking over 278 miles of our local trails! Many popular destinations are a short drive away, including the Capitol of Jefferson City, the Lake of the Ozarks, Saint Louis, and Kansas City all within a two-hour drive or less.