Trash Trap Program InternshipChattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK) is a nonprofit, environmental advocacy and educationorganization with 10,000 members and offices in Smyrna, Gainesville, and LaGrange thatworks to protect the Chattahoochee River and its tributaries through education, monitoring, outreach, and legal actions. CRK is seeking a Trash Trap program intern in its Smyrna office. The intern will work with the In-Stream Trash Removal Program Director to implement our Trash-Free Chattahoocheecampaign for in-stream litter collection and data analysis. The intern should be a person whois self-motivated, has a strong work ethic, and is comfortable working outdoors. Interns willreceive valuable real-world and professional experience, networking opportunities withpartners and sponsors, and will be an essential asset to CRK's vital work. This is an in-personinternship and hours are negotiable. For more information about CRK's trash traps, visit:https://chattahoochee.org/our-work/in-stream-trash-removal/Primary Duties: • Coordinate grant-related activities and reporting with CRK staff; • Assist staff in trap cleanouts between rain events, repair as necessary; • Conduct forensic trash assessments and manage trash collection metrics; • Data management and analysis; • Assist online outreach campaigns, educational seminars, and communityengagement events.
Desired Skills:- Basic understanding of water quality;
- Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources;
- Ability to think strategically and work independently;
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle;
- Ability to work in physically demanding field conditions;
- Attention to safety and consistency;
- Good organization and communication skills;
Compensation: UnpaidTime commitment: Approximately 12 hours/week
Application due date: Until filled Keeping watch over our waters since 1994.Gainesville | Atlanta | LaGrangewww.chattahoochee.orgTo apply: Email your resume to Jordan Yu (jyu@chattahoochee.org) Subject Line: "Name","internship applying for"Example: Jane Doe, Trash Trap InternshipChattahoochee Riverkeeper is an equal opportunity employer and considers candidates foremployment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation.
