Water Steward Intern

Water Steward Intern - Water

Position Information

This position will be assigned to the Cobb County Water system and provides students seeking practical experience in the environmental education field with the opportunity to work with environmental educators, learn about the profession and gain insight into the field. Training is provided, including reviewing lessons/content, shadowing, co-teaching, observation, and dialogue for each content area.  This experience allows interns to work with staff to facilitate public programs across the county, including summer reading programs, education programs and service projects. 

Essential Functions

Collaborates with staff to learn about department initiatives and how their project/internship aligns with these initiatives.

Communicates effectively both verbally, in writing, and in presenting information. Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, and requests from other staff.

Participates in meetings and other events held by the assigned department as needed.

Utilizes personal computers, standard office equipment and standard software applications, e.g., word processors, database software, and spreadsheet applications.

Maintains attendance and punctuality within customary tolerances for this position.

Duties may vary depending on the department the intern is assigned to.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student or must have graduated within the last six months. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Depending on the type of internship the participant may be required to be a Cobb County resident.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-20 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County is an equal opportunity employer. 

Cobb County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.