Spring 2008 Internship
Opportunity with the City of Wilmington Stormwater Services.

* This is a paid internship ($10/hour, 150 hours max per semester).
* Applicants have the opportunity to intern for additional semesters beyond Spring 2008 based on performance and school status.
* Applications are due by Sept 21st.
* For more info or to apply, visit: http://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/cityemployment/tabid/56/Default.aspx
* Of note, all former Stormwater Services interns have secured professional positions in the workforce or enrolled in graduate school.

Job Title: Outreach & Education Intern; City of Wilmington - Stormwater Services
Job# 207226

Job Description:
Candidate will be responsible for supporting various Stormwater outreach and education efforts. The candidate will work with City staff to conduct stormwater education presentations for 8th grade students, deliver pollution prevention programs to community groups and HOAs, coordinate and implement special events, assist with stormwater mass media campaigns, grants, and permit activities, develop stormwater education materials, such as brochures and newsletter articles, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Candidate should have good oral and written communication skills, ability to multitask and work independently. Microsoft Office skills required. Candidate must be currently enrolled in an accredited College/University working towards a Degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Parks and Recreation, Natural Resource Management, Public Administration, Education, Communication Studies or related fields or currently enrolled in an accredited college/university working towards the post baccalaureate certificate program in Environmental Studies. Valid driver’s license is required must meet NC DMV standards. CRIMINAL AND DRIVING HISTORY CHECK REQUIRED. OCCASIONAL WEEKEND AND NIGHT HOURS REQUIRED.

Temporary Position: 10-15 hours per week (150 hours total). Flexible hours to accommodate school schedule.

Hourly Rate: $10.00/hr

This is a Spring 2008 semester internship, with the possibility to intern for additional semesters.

Currently accepting application through Friday, September 21, 2007 at 5:00pm.