Environmental Services Intern

Learning Objectives

• Gain experience working for a Water Resource utility on public involvement and education programs.
• Develop technical and plain-talk writing skills within a municipal utility setting.
• Obtain hands-on experience in developing and implementing stormwater outreach/education materials into print, video, and social media.
• Gain experience assisting with educational workshops and other community events.
• Gain experience with City branding and accessibility design standards for educational materials.
• Gain an understanding of community-based social marketing.

• Data input and management.
• GIS analysis and support.
• Email and phone correspondence with program participants.
• Support Latinx Community Ambassador Program.
• Conduct community outreach, including tabling events and other forms of engagement.
• Develop social media content.

• Provide support for Stream Team work plan events, programs, and activities as needed.
• Assist with Stream Team administrative duties as needed.
• Attend Stream Team monthly meetings.
• Support the redevelopment of the Stream Team website.
• Support the distribution and tracking of Stream Team Newsletters.

• Support the redevelopment of Stormwater Pollution Prevention web pages.
• Develop social media content.
• Assist ongoing programs, including Pet Waste, Natural Yard Care, Storm Drain Marking, and Stormwater Middle School Week.
• Conduct information gathering surveys.
• Prepare outreach materials.
• Data input and management.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations.
• Assist with event planning and implementation.
• Assist with photo shoots.

• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat Pro, and GIS).
• Experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Proficient at formatting and proofreading documents and a variety of printed materials.
• Experience with social marketing tools.
• Ability to keep organized records.
• Experience working with the public.
• Ability to assist with event planning and implementation.
• Experience working on a staff or project team and establishing effective working relations.
• Fast learner, able to work independently, multitask and prioritize, complete tasks on time, and produce quality, detail-oriented work.
• Able to provide exceptional customer service to volunteers, program participants, and the general public.
• Interest in natural sciences, environmental studies/science, and planning is preferred.

The City of Olympia’s Water Resources Division within the Public Works Department seeks an intern to assist with their Education and Outreach efforts. Water Resources is involved in many types of public education and outreach, including efforts to reduce or eliminate nonpoint pollution. Potential non-point pollution sources include nutrient and pesticide runoff, pet waste, sediment runoff, and automotive-related pollutants. The City of Olympia is seeking an intern to provide administrative and organizational support to the Utility’s stormwater education and outreach programs. The intern will assist the Senior Stormwater Outreach Specialist with a wide variety of stormwater-related programs.

If you are interested in this position, please apply through the Workday Internal Career site, and attach a resume and cover letter describing how, based on your work experience, you meet the above-listed Ideal Candidate Profile of this position. You can access the Jobs Hub App by logging into Workday and entering “Jobs Hub” in the search bar or selecting the Jobs Hub from the Workday Apps.

Once there, please select the position to apply. If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Cameron Coronado at 360.742.1640. If you have questions regarding how to apply, please contact Telli Norton in HR. Please apply by 11:59 pm on April 14th to be considered for the position.

Union:

Compensation (minimum-maximum):

Exempt:

For general application or position questions please contact the hiring supervisor or Human Resources at humanresources@ci.olympia.wa.us.

The City of Olympia complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Manny Bosser, Director of Human Resources, at (360)753-8309 or mbosser@ci.olympia.wa.us. This contact is for ADA accommodations only. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the manager noted in the Contact section near the top of this recruitment.