STU_CES_CTown_Enviro_Comm_Internship

Chestertown Environmental Committee is seeking an intern to serve the Committee across a variety of potential projects. A specific work plan will be developed based on the intern’s skills and interests. Intern will work approximately 10 hrs/week for 8-12 weeks. Chestertown Environmental Committee intern activities may include:

• Create educational and communication products on a variety of topics including reusable bags, composting, stormwater management, and other topics.
• Research best practices for municipality stormwater management, open space pollinator areas, and waste management.
• Support the alternative recycling program at Saturday’s Farmer’s Market.
• Enhance the Chestertown Environmental Committee’s social media presence by creating and posting content for digital marketing channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, website).
• Participate in Chestertown Environmental Committee and Town Council meetings.
• Create a map of the open space grass areas that the Town of Chestertown mows to identify opportunities to create ‘unmowed’ areas to support growth of native plants.
• Research and prepare grants to support priorities of Committee.

Please submit a cover letter and resume that describes your strengths, interests, and experiences. The same letter can be used for all internships sponsored the Center for Environment and Society as long as it includes each internship that you are interested in and why.

• Self-motivated.
• Passionate about informal education, community engagement, sustainable waste management, stormwater management and/or other environmental issues.
• Graphic design, ArcGIS Online, and/or social media skills preferred, but not required.
• Driver’s license and ability to become an approved Washington College driver is preferred, but not required.
• Intern will work at Semans-Griswold Environmental Hall, but there will also be occasional meetings in other locations in Chestertown or remote working.

Additional Info

• Intern will be paid $15/hour with approximately 10 hours per week. Schedule is flexible based on student availability.
• This internship is sponsored by the Center for Environment and Society and will have significant interaction and supervision from other members of the Chestertown Environmental Committee.