Internship Environmental Outreach Intern
Job Description
The program runs mid-May through mid-September. Required hours are Saturday and Sunday from approximately 7:30AM to 5:00PM and Monday meetings at Dixon Field Office from 9AM to 1PM. Interns are expected to work all holidays and holiday weekends (including Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day). Internship duration and schedule may be flexible depending on student availability.
Individuals selected for this position will report to the Solano RCD office located in Dixon, CA, and will conduct public outreach at marinas and boat launches at Lake Berryessa, San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, and the Delta.
Environmental Outreach Interns work on the Boater Outreach Program which promotes environmentally sound boating practices to protect local waterways from pollutants. Interns conduct one-on-one outreach by administering the Dockwalker survey, in partnership with the CA Coastal Commission, between Memorial Day to Labor Day. The program also includes reducing oil pollution by ensuring hundreds of boaters install oil absorbents that physically capture potential pollutants such as boat oil and fuel.
How to Apply
Submission: Submit a cover letter describing your interest in the position and a detailed resume with three professional references to Caitlyn Morrissey at caitlyn.morrissey@solanorcd.org. Mailed application materials are also accepted. Priority application review on Monday April 22, 2024. Final application review and position closes on April 30, 2024.198 total views, 0 today