DuPage County Stormwater Management has open intern
positions for the summer of 2016. Below are the links to each position.
Employment Opportunity: Seasonal/Internships
Title: Stormwater Management Wetland Intern
Posting No.: 0470
Closing Date: Until Filled
Department: Stormwater Management
Hours: Temporary: Monday-Friday 37.5 hours/week between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., evening and weekend hours as required
Salary: Undergraduate: $10.00/hour and .50/hour increase for returning Interns; Graduate: $10.50/hour and .50/hour increase for returning Interns
DuPage County Department of Stormwater Management is seeking a Wetland Intern for the summer 2016. The position provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in wetland techniques as well as local and federal regulations.
Responsibilities include:
• Assisting the Wetland Specialists with a wide range of activities in the field and office
• Conducting field inspections at locations throughout DuPage County
• General office duties - filing, copying, note taking, data entry, research
• Completing requests for information
• Assisting the Wetland Specialists with a wide range of activities in the field and office
• Conducting field inspections at locations throughout DuPage County
• General office duties - filing, copying, note taking, data entry, research
• Completing requests for information
Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:
• A current full-time college student with one-year minimum course work in biology, botany, soil science, environmental science, natural resources, or a related field
• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions
• Current and valid Driver’s License
• A current full-time college student with one-year minimum course work in biology, botany, soil science, environmental science, natural resources, or a related field
• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions
• Current and valid Driver’s License
The preferred candidate will:
• Have experience using: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
• Have strong written and oral communication skills
• Have experience using: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
• Have strong written and oral communication skills
A pre-employment background check is required.
Applications accepted until position is filled.
DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Opportunity: Seasonal/Internships
Title: Stormwater Management Water Quality Intern
Posting No.: 0471
Closing Date: Until Filled
Department: Stormwater Management
Hours: Temporary: Monday-Friday 37.5 hours/week between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., evening and weekend hours as required
Salary: Undergraduate: $10.00/hour and .50/hour increase for returning Interns; Graduate: $10.50/hour and .50/hour increase for returning Interns
DuPage County Department of Stormwater Management is seeking a Water Quality Intern for the summer 2016. The position provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in water quality field techniques as well as local and federal regulations.
Responsibilities include:
• Assisting the Water Quality staff with a wide range of activities in the field and office
• Conducting field inspections at locations throughout DuPage County
• General office duties, data entry and analysis, research
• Periodic interaction with members of the public
• Assisting the Water Quality staff with a wide range of activities in the field and office
• Conducting field inspections at locations throughout DuPage County
• General office duties, data entry and analysis, research
• Periodic interaction with members of the public
Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:
• Actively taking undergraduate or graduate level courses at an accredited institution to obtain an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in biology, botany, chemistry, geography, environmental science, natural resources, or a related field
• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions
• Current and valid Driver’s License
• Actively taking undergraduate or graduate level courses at an accredited institution to obtain an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in biology, botany, chemistry, geography, environmental science, natural resources, or a related field
• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions
• Current and valid Driver’s License
The preferred candidate will:
• Have computer skills and Geographic Information Systems experience
• Have strong written and oral communication skills
• Have attention to detail and organizational skills
• Have computer skills and Geographic Information Systems experience
• Have strong written and oral communication skills
• Have attention to detail and organizational skills
Applications accepted until position is filled.
DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Opportunity: Seasonal/Internships
Title: Stormwater Management Communications Intern
Posting No.: 0472
Closing Date: Until Filled
Department: Stormwater Management
Hours: Temporary: Monday-Friday 37.5 hours/week between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., evening and weekend hours as required
Salary: Undergraduate: $10.00/hour and .50/hour increase for returning Interns; Graduate: $10.50/hour and .50/hour increase for returning Interns
Responsibilities include:
• Write and edit various publications and communications including press releases, newsletters, brochures, social media, etc. under direction of staff
• Maintain and update department’s webpage under the direction of staff
• Assist with managing community events for the department, including scheduling, preparation and staffing of events
• Assist with the production of short videos, such as public service announcements and interviews
• Work on special projects that may require data development and analysis, report preparation, presentations, fieldwork and/or project reporting
• Assist with general office duties
• Write and edit various publications and communications including press releases, newsletters, brochures, social media, etc. under direction of staff
• Maintain and update department’s webpage under the direction of staff
• Assist with managing community events for the department, including scheduling, preparation and staffing of events
• Assist with the production of short videos, such as public service announcements and interviews
• Work on special projects that may require data development and analysis, report preparation, presentations, fieldwork and/or project reporting
• Assist with general office duties
Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:
• Actively taking undergraduate or graduate level courses at an accredited institution to obtain an Associates, Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree, or a recent graduate (within the past year)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, as well as organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work outdoors
• Actively taking undergraduate or graduate level courses at an accredited institution to obtain an Associates, Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree, or a recent graduate (within the past year)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, as well as organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work outdoors
The preferred candidate will have:
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with video editing software
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with video editing software
A pre-employment background check is required.
Applications accepted until position is filled.
DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
