The MSWCD is looking for Volunteer Interns for the summer of 2023. To be eligible, students must be high school graduates and in college. Those interested will be required to fill out an application and submit a resume and short essay describing why they would like to intern at the MSWCD, what they hope to gain, and how they would be of benefit to the MSWCD. Students must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Three Interns are needed to assist MSWCD staff with a variety of projects and programs. Activities might include, but are not limited to, agriculture field visits, forestry management visits and plan creation, wildlife habitat establishment, water quality monitoring, soil sampling, pollinator plantings, youth camps, educational events, urban agriculture, and more. Students in agriculture, environmental, and/or natural resources management are encouraged to apply.
While these are all volunteer positions, there is a scholarship opportunity available. The MSWCD Board has approved granting up to three $1,000 scholarships to Interns who successfully meet the requirements and standards for the position and complete the minimum required hours (100 hours within 10 weeks). If a student’s school requires more than 100 hours for an internship, that can be obtained as well. A copy of the students’ 2023 fall college class schedule will be required for college enrollment verification.
To be considered for the scholarship opportunity, the application, resume and essay must be submitted by March 31, 2023. Applicants will be contacted for phone interviews. For more details, contact the MSWCD office at 740-454-2027 or check our website at www.muskingumswcd.org. Applications are available on line.