Organization Overview: Miami Waterkeeper is a proud partner of the Miami ResilientSea Project, a community-based habitat restoration initiative led by the University of Miami. This collaborative project aims to build local stewardship and climate resilience through citizen science, with a particular focus on engaging historically underserved communities in Miami-Dade County.
Position Summary: Miami Waterkeeper is seeking a dedicated Community Engagement Intern to support our participation in the Miami ResilientSea Project. This internship is provided through Black Women in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Science (BWEEMS) and offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental justice, community outreach, and marine conservation.
Grant Information: This position is funded through a 3-year grant, with a new intern selected each year of the grant period. The internship includes a $7,500 stipend for the selected candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and secure locations for four annual cleanup events, including near-the-water coastal cleanups, Floating Classroom coastal cleanups, and on-the-water kayak cleanups
- Manage event logistics, including equipment, supplies, transportation, and safety protocols
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies to engage participants from historically underserved communities, including but not limited to Overtown, Liberty City, El Portal, and Opa Locka
- Facilitate citizen science activities during events, teaching participants to collect, identify, and track marine debris and measure water quality
- Educate participants about the history and importance of our watershed, current threats, and individual/community action steps
- Track and analyze impact metrics to evaluate program effectiveness
- Collaborate with community partner organizations such as S.M.A.S.H. and Urban Health Partnerships
- Adapt communication strategies and event logistics based on community feedback to ensure accessibility and relevance
- Collect content (pictures/videos) of events to be used for social media and grant reporting
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Conduct a “social media takeover” during the events to highlight the work, partners, and volunteers involved
- Social media takeover in collaboration with Resilient Sea, BWEEMS and MWK instagram account
- Social media takeover includes a minimum of 4 with videos/pictures with captions
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Host a hybrid presentation recapping your internship at MWK for Miami ResilientSea Project members (and open to the public) and highlighting any takeaways
- Share information about partner organization and ResilientSea project
- Discuss activities that occurred during the internship
Qualifications:
- Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or a citizen of a U.S. territory
- Live within the Miami area or Florida (or can relocate)
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a degree program in Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Environmental Justice, Community Engagement, or related field
- Strong interest in marine conservation, environmental justice, and community science
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Experience working with diverse communities preferred
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency with data collection and basic analysis
- Willingness to work some evenings and weekends for community events
Benefits:
- Hands-on experience in community-based environmental programming
- Networking opportunities with environmental professionals and community leaders
- Development of project management and leadership skills
- Contribution to meaningful work addressing environmental justice and climate resilience
- Mentorship from experienced environmental professionals
- $7,500 stipend for the internship period (used to cover living expenses such as rent, gas, groceries, etc)
Duration: September-December 2025 (start date in early September preferred)
Hours: 20 hours per week (may vary depending on events)
Location: Miami, FL, with field work throughout Miami-Dade County
To Apply: Please complete the application form and submit the required documents by August 22nd, 2025.
Miami Waterkeeper is committed to building an inclusive environmental movement that reflects the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to this mission.
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