Student Internship - Environmental Services

Student Internship - Environmental Services

This is a part-time, temporary position as a student intern with the Mile High Flood District (MHFD). This is a highly educational and rewarding experience for a student with a keen interest in gaining practical experience in natural resource management. The hours and schedule are flexible (within traditional business hours). You will work from 20 to 25 hours per week when school is in session and up to 40 hours per week during summer, winter, and spring vacations. We will accommodate reasonable personal time-off requests.

What you’ll gain from this experience

• Hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment, working alongside passionate professionals who are dedicated to environmental sustainability.
• The ability to apply your academic knowledge real world projects, enhancing your skills and preparing you for a successful career
• Exposure to real-world environmental challenges and problem-solving opportunities, helping you develop critical thinking skills in natural resource management. 
• Networking opportunities with professionals in the field, providing valuable connections that could support your career growth beyond the internship.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with annual herbicide application and vegetation management contracts, and other contracts as needed. 
• Assist with mapping and monitoring vegetation communities 
• Inspect ongoing vegetation and stream management work and other small restoration activities 
• Conduct routine maintenance inspections and other work along streams 
• Effectively work with citizens, contractors, and local government agencies 
• General office assistance and other duties as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in Biological Sciences focused on natural resources management, botany, restoration ecology, or similar field 
• Full-time student with graduation at least 12 months away (12-month minimum 
  commitment to this internship)
• Must own or have access to automobile with valid Colorado’s driver’s license and valid automobile insurance
• Satisfactory completion of a background investigation (including motor vehicle and 
  criminal investigation)

 Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work several hours at a time in the field during all seasons, safely traverse through all areas of a job site, including thick vegetation on uneven ground and steep slopes, and make visual field observations and enter data into electronic devises or paper datasheets.
• Prolonged periods of driving to a number of job sites daily; job site visits may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending crawling, or stretching.

Availability and Compensation

• Immediate Opening
• Starting compensation rate:  $22.00 / hour
• Application Closing Date:  Until filled

 Internship Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health & Wellness (aka sick) paid leave
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Cell Phone Stipend
• RTD Bus Pass

Contact

Send cover letter, resume and academic transcript (non-official is okay) to Amelia Deleon, 
Human Resources Director at adeleon@mhfd.org