Environmental Education Intern

Internship Description: Interns must be 18 years or older and working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree. Interns will get hands-on experience in environmental and outdoor education through CRWC’s educational and stewardship programs and events: Stream Leaders K-12 water quality monitoring program, Weekly Clean stewardship program, and others (River Day, Adopt-A-Stream, Water Festivals, etc.). Interns will have opportunities to work in an office setting, at local events, and in the field with staff and volunteers. Interns will also leave their mark on CRWC education projects by working collaboratively to develop an educational presentation prior to the completion of their internship.

Desired Qualifications: Strong leadership skills; Energetic and positive attitude; Ability to work confidently with the public; Ability to work both independently and cooperatively on tasks. Eagerness to work with students and outdoors. Applicants are subject to a background check. 

Applicants with one or more of the following will be highly considered: Experience working with students in educational programs; previous work with volunteers; macroinvertebrate identification; open availability throughout the week; available to work some nights or weekends; field experience.

A successful applicant must be able to:

• Lead groups of students and/or volunteers during water quality monitoring events.
• Represent CRWC for watershed programs and events in a professional and positive way.
• Facilitate hands on science and educational activities for indoor and outdoor events.

Internship Length: End of April 2025 – June 2025; Part-time, 16-24 hours a week.

The length of the internship and the start and end dates are both negotiable. Interns will be expected to work during the

day, with occasional evenings and weekends. CRWC’s normal hours are M-F 9:00am-4:30pm.

Stipend: Interns will be provided a stipend of up to $600, as available funds allow. 

Interns Will Gain: Experience and skills related to: outdoor and environmental education, presentations and public speaking, volunteer coordination, field experience including water quality monitoring, event planning and coordination, and more.

About CRWC: Located in Rochester Hills, MI and serving the entirety of the Clinton River watershed, the Clinton River Watershed Council’s mission is to protect, enhance, and celebrate the Clinton River, its watershed, and Lake St. Clair for the benefit of communities, the environment, and our future. For 50 years, CRWC has worked to improve watershed management practices alongside local municipalities, provide educational programming for communities and children of all ages, and work to restore and enhance the Clinton River to become a place folks want to work, live and play. The Clinton River Watershed Council is an equal opportunity employer. It makes its employment decisions on the basis of merit and does not discriminate against any candidate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, height, weight, national origin, disability, citizenship, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class or status.