1) Environmental Assessment Intern

Deadline for application: January 11, 2013

The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) seeks an Environmental Assessment Intern to assist in a scientific study on contaminated sediments from February 1 through June 1.

The Environmental Assessment Intern will assist in analyzing historical sediment and water quality data. The project will be focused on finding trends and sources of contamination to the Malden River from neighboring industries.

Interns will learn about efforts that a watershed association undertakes to advocate for water quality improvements. The intern must be able to work independently and as a team. Some experience in GIS, Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Access and organizational skills would be considered an asset. This is a part-time position that requires a commitment of two to three days a week during the Monday through Friday work week.

An interest in science, the environment and advocacy is encouraged.
Exact dates can be flexible depending on the candidate. This is an unpaid position.

Since 1972, MyRWA has played a unique role in the whole of the watershed by its science, advocacy, and outreach efforts. The Mystic River Watershed Association is based in Arlington, MA and is accessible via several bus routes. The Mystic River Watershed Association is an equal opportunity employer.

If interested, please send your resume to HMInternship@MysticRiver.org. No phone calls please.

For more information about the Mystic River Watershed Association please see www.mysticriver.org.

2) Environmental GIS Intern

Deadline for application: January 11, 2013

The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) seeks a GIS Intern to assist in a number of scientific studies on contaminated sediments and water quality from February 1 through June 1.

The GIS Intern will develop and analyze spatial data related to water quality, drainage basins, green infrastructure, sediment contamination and demographics within the Mystic River Watershed. Experience with ArcGIS software is required.

Interns will learn about efforts that a watershed association undertakes to advocate for water quality improvements. The intern must be able to work independently and as a team. This is a part-time position that requires a commitment of two to three days a week during the Monday through Friday work week.

An interest in science, the environment and advocacy is encouraged.
Exact dates can be flexible depending on the candidate. This is an unpaid position.

If interested, please send your resume to WQInternship@MysticRiver.org. No phone calls please.

For more information about the Mystic River Watershed Association please see www.mysticriver.org.

3) Event Planning Internship

Deadline for application: Jan 31, 2013

Help organize and run the 17th Annual Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle for the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) from existing handbook/procedures. This outreach activity highlights a hidden jewel of the Boston metropolitan area. The event will be held on May 19, 2013 and is timed with the migration of the herring from the open ocean through Boston Harbor and the Amelia Earhart Dam on the Mystic River to the Mystic Lakes and Mystic tributaries. This race and festival is a celebration of the return of these blueback and alewife herring.

You will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of a 5K road race along the Mystic Shoreline, a concomitant paddle race on the Mystic, a mini-River Festival, securing in-kind donations, prizes, media coverage, recruiting volunteers, and promoting the event.

Estimated to take 130 hours of planning, 25 hours of activity and 10 hours of documentation.

An interest in science, the environment and advocacy is encouraged.
Having reliable transportation is preferred and mileage will be reimbursed.
Candidates must be 16 years of age or older.
Exact dates can be flexible depending on the candidate. This is an unpaid position.

If interested, please send your resume to Beth@MysticRiver.org.

For more information about the Mystic River Watershed Association please see www.mysticriver.org.

4) Herring Monitoring Internship

Deadline for application: January 11, 2013

The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) seeks a Herring Monitoring Intern to assist in a scientific study on habitat and river herring populations from February 1 through July 1.

The Herring Monitoring Intern will assist in the volunteer Herring Monitoring Program that will gather data on one of the most significant spawning runs for river herring in Massachusetts. The program is designed to collect data on the presence, absence and temporal data that yields needed information on population size and health. Primary duties include herring monitoring at the Mystic Lakes Dam in Medford, coordinating and interacting with volunteer monitors, public outreach and data entry. The intern may also develop education and outreach materials for the program and organize and recruit volunteers to monitor herring.

Interns will also learn about efforts that a watershed association undertakes to advocate for water quality improvements. The intern will work both in and out of the office, and must be able to work independently and as a team. Some experience in design, public speaking and organizational skills would be considered an asset. This is a part-time position that requires a commitment of three to four days a week during the Monday through Friday work week.

An interest in science, environmental education and advocacy is encouraged.
Having reliable transportation is preferred and mileage will be reimbursed.
Candidates must be 16 years of age or older.
Exact dates can be flexible depending on the candidate. This is an unpaid position.

If interested, please send your resume to HMInternship@MysticRiver.org. No phone calls please.

For more information about the Mystic River Watershed Association please see www.mysticriver.org.