Environmental Monitoring Intern

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The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization is seeking an Environmental Monitoring Intern for the summer of 2026. Come get valuable experience and help us protect and improve the water quality of the Mississippi River!

About the position

The Environmental Monitoring Intern is responsible for providing assistance to Monitoring staff and the Monitoring, Assessment, and Research Program Manager to carry out the activities of the MWMO Monitoring Program.

Essential Duties

  • Collect water quality samples from the main stem of the Mississippi River.
  • Monitor stormwater discharge at key outlets to the Mississippi River.
  • Collect data to evaluate the performance and function of MWMO infrastructure and habitat restoration projects.
  • Help install, operate, and maintain monitoring equipment in the field that are necessary to implement the Monitoring Program.
  • Record monitoring data regularly and accurately in the database for analysis.
  • Complete special projects as needed by the MWMO that also fit the intern’s interests and skills.

Compensation

The position will pay $19.50 to $20.50 hourly, based on experience.

Benefits

Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)

Commitment

The internship will last from May–August 2026, 30–40 hours a week. Starting and ending dates are negotiable.

Selection Process

Closing Date: March 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Review of Applications: Week of March 2, 2026
Interviews of Candidates: Online the week of March 9, 2026
Anticipated Start Date: May 2026


Complete and submit our online MWMO Employment Application Form. Please attach a resume, a current transcript (unofficial is fine), and answers to the supplemental questions (below) with your application. Applications submitted without a resume, transcript, and Supplemental Questions document will not be considered.

Important: Upload your completed Supplemental Questions document in the Cover Letter field (as a Word or PDF). Do not submit a separate cover letter.

If you have questions about the internship, or exactly what to submit, please reach out to Emily Resseger, Monitoring, Assessment and Research Program Manager, at eresseger@mwmo.org.

The MWMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The MWMO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, political ideas, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

We are committed to a transparent, equitable, and human-centered hiring process. The MWMO does not use artificial intelligence, algorithmic filters, automated decision-making systems, or keyword-based screening tools at any stage. Every application is read and assessed by a human reviewer.

To support fair and unbiased evaluation, applicant materials are redacted during the initial screening phase to remove personally identifying information such as names, addresses, demographic details, and other non-job-related identifiers. Reviewers assess candidates solely on their relevant skills, qualifications, and experience, ensuring consistent and equitable consideration for all applicants.

About the MWMO

The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization works to protect and improve water quality, habitat, and natural resources in an urban watershed that drains directly into the Mississippi River. The MWMO partners with our member communities to invest in green infrastructure that captures, cleans, and reuses stormwater and conducts education and outreach to promote active environmental stewardship among residents. Our team monitors and tracks water quality in the watershed to help target projects, share accurate water quality information, and ensure the MWMO is following best practices and the current science in all work we do.

When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on jobshiringnearme.org Job Board.


Complete and submit our online MWMO Employment Application Form. Please attach a resume, a current transcript (unofficial is fine), and answers to the supplemental questions (below) with your application. Applications submitted without a resume, transcript, and Supplemental Questions document will not be considered.

Important: Upload your completed Supplemental Questions document in the Cover Letter field (as a Word or PDF). Do not submit a separate cover letter.

If you have questions about the internship, or exactly what to submit, please reach out to Emily Resseger, Monitoring, Assessment and Research Program Manager, at eresseger@mwmo.org.

The MWMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The MWMO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, political ideas, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

We are committed to a transparent, equitable, and human-centered hiring process. The MWMO does not use artificial intelligence, algorithmic filters, automated decision-making systems, or keyword-based screening tools at any stage. Every application is read and assessed by a human reviewer.

To support fair and unbiased evaluation, applicant materials are redacted during the initial screening phase to remove personally identifying information such as names, addresses, demographic details, and other non-job-related identifiers. Reviewers assess candidates solely on their relevant skills, qualifications, and experience, ensuring consistent and equitable consideration for all applicants.

About the MWMO

The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization works to protect and improve water quality, habitat, and natural resources in an urban watershed that drains directly into the Mississippi River. The MWMO partners with our member communities to invest in green infrastructure that captures, cleans, and reuses stormwater and conducts education and outreach to promote active environmental stewardship among residents. Our team monitors and tracks water quality in the watershed to help target projects, share accurate water quality information, and ensure the MWMO is following best practices and the current science in all work we do.

When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on jobshiringnearme.org Job Board.

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover/motivation letter where (environmentaljob.net) you saw this job posting.

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