Internships

Deadline to Apply

Summer Internship (Starting May/June) - April 1
Fall Internship (Starting August/September) - July 31
Spring Internship (Starting January) - December 1

OPEN POSITIONS FOR FALL 2020

Water Quality Testing Field Intern

Must have a car for transportation to and from testing sites across Miami
Scientific background and lab experience a plus
Must be available for regular Monday sampling and possibly retesting during the week

Programming & Outreach Intern

Must be willing to assist in programmatic and outreach responsibilities, like file organization, researching potential partnerships, and data management
Will be assisting in coordinating programming for high school students as well as community groups

Miami Waterkeeper regularly seeks undergraduate and graduate student interns to join our team. These positions are unpaid, but are a great opportunity to build your resume! As a MWK intern in any department, you may gain experience in the following areas:

Scientific research
Sea level rise and climate change issues
Water resource and quality issues
Built infrastructure
Ecosystem protection
Mangrove, seagrass, & coral reef conservation
Environmental education
Environmental advocacy
State & local government
Policy development
Environmental law
Non-profit management
Constituent services
Public speaking
Event management
Public outreach & community engagement
...and much more!!

INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Miami Waterkeeper internships typically last 10-12 weeks (or longer!). Our students generally contribute 10-20 volunteer hours per week. We have flexible office hours and scheduling. Internship responsibilities vary depending on the organization's needs and open positions, but they may include the following:

Fieldwork (water sampling, surveys, inspections, site visits, etc.)
Tabling at events
Assisting at volunteer cleanups
Writing blog posts or memos
Conducting policy research
Assisting with social media
Attending stakeholder or governmental meetings
Processing pollution reports
Speaking to constituents about environmental issues
Drafting sign-on letters or petitions
Germane office work
Processing membership benefits
Organizing merchandise
Database management
Video production or graphic design
...and much more!!

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts to hello@miamiwaterkeeper.org to apply! Applications are rolling and interns are accepted on an as needed basis. We do not accept high school interns at this time. If you're a high schooler - please check out our Junior Ambassador program!

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