Environmental Science, Water Quality & Public Health Internship

Environmental Science, Water Quality & Public Health Internship (Accra, Ghana)

Job DescriptionAbout the RolePro-Passion Projects invites motivated Williams College students to join our hands-on Environmental Science, Water Quality & Public Health Internship in Accra, Ghana. This experiential learning placement is designed for students passionate about environmental justice, water health, chemistry, geoscience, and global public health.

Interns work alongside senior research scientists and lab technicians at the CSIR – Water Research Institute (WRI) in Accra, combining advanced laboratory analysis with field-based water sampling across urban and rural communities.

Key Responsibilities & Learning ObjectivesField Water Sampling: Participate in field collection runs across river basins, community boreholes, municipal supply lines, and sachet/packaged water sources in Accra.

Laboratory Analysis: Conduct physical, chemical, and microbiological water quality testing (including pH, turbidity, heavy metal detection, coliform, and bacterial counts) using standardized protocols.

Public Health Data Analysis: Assist in evaluating water quality data to assess environmental risks and community health impacts.

Community Education & Outreach: Engage with local communities to share water safety guidelines, sanitation protocols, and hygiene awareness.

Supervision & Academic Credit AlignmentStructured Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM).

On-Site Mentorship: Direct supervision and evaluation by senior research staff at CSIR-WRI and Pro-Passion Projects coordinators.

Williams Requirement Support: Fully meets Williams College requirements for CCE 21 Winter Study (January 5–29) credit verification and Alumni Sponsored Internship Program (ASIP) summer grant funding.

Program Support & LogisticsPro-Passion Projects provides full ground support for international interns:

Safe host family / intern residence accommodation in South La Estates, Accra.

Daily local project transportation and airport pickup/drop-off.

Comprehensive pre-departure orientation and 24/7 emergency support.

QualificationsOpen to all Williams College undergraduates (ideal for Environmental Studies, Chemistry, Geoscience, Biology, and Public Health majors).

Strong interest in environmental protection, laboratory research, and community-centered service.

Adaptability, teamwork, and cross-cultural sensitivity.