Position Title: Community Outreach Intern

Accountability: Community Outreach Intern reports to the Volunteer & Community Science Manager

Job Classification: Part-time, internship

About: Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation (Catawba Riverkeeper) was founded in 1997 as the 21st waterkeeper organization in the U.S. Now, proudly part of an international movement that boasts over 400 local organizations, we preserve, protect and restore the waters of the Catawba-Wateree River Basin for all through education, advocacy, and engagement. Our 5,000 square mile river basin includes over 8,900 miles of waterways across 26 counties in North and South Carolina. 

The Community Outreach Intern is responsible for holding a dynamic position in the summer of 2024. In this role, the Community Outreach Intern will assist with the execution of volunteer and community science programs, as well as creating content for the volunteer newsletter. An ideal candidate will be flexible, punctual, have a positive attitude, be comfortable working outdoors on varying terrain, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities 

• Proudly serve the local community, serving as a brand ambassador, promoting awareness and advocacy for the Catawba Riverkeeper and our mission.
• Curate the summer edition of the volunteer newsletter.
• Support cleanup and outreach events under the direction of their manager.
• Complete a project to help support a community science program.
• Other duties as determined by the intern and their manager.
• Exemplifies the Catawba Riverkeeper mission statement and supports staff, departments and leadership in pursuing and achieving goals.
• Performs any other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission, and abide by our values.

Requirements:

• Exhibits a passion for the mission of Catawba Riverkeeper.
• Successfully pass a standard background review.
• Able to lift/move 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a team or autonomously.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Willing to work with all people equally regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity and/or sexual orientation.

Education & Experience:

• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
• Experience with public speaking or strong communication skills.
• Preferred, but not required, coursework or experience in outdoor recreation, environmental science/conservation, marketing, or similar field.
• Experience with ArcGIS preferred but not required.
• Any degree of experience with videography and photography.
• Kayaking experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain an organized and detailed workflow with changing variables.

Location: The Community Outreach Intern will be based at Catawba Riverkeeper’s headquarters in downtown McAdenville, NC and will have the opportunity to work on projects throughout our 26-county footprint in North and South Carolina.

Schedule: The Community Outreach Intern will be expected to work approximately 25 hours a week with a flexible schedule that will include some weekends and few weekday evenings. The preferred first day is Monday, June 3 and last is Friday, August 9.

Compensation:

The Intern will be given a $2,500 stipend to be distributed in two payments - last week of June and last day of work in August. Activities that require the use of a personal vehicle may receive gas mileage reimbursement upon supervisor approval.

Catawba Riverkeeper Values: We are an organization of action, quality, leaders, innovation, and engagement. We prioritize getting meaningful work done. We hold ourselves to a standard or excellence in everything we do. We strive to be leaders in our individual areas of influence as well as an environmental organization in this region. We are not afraid of trying new things and are willing to take thoughtful risks in achieving our mission.  We work to actively bring our communities into the work we do.

Catawba Riverkeeper provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

How to Apply: Applicants should email their resume and cover letter to Kaity D’Angelo at Kaity.d@catawbariverkeeper.org. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, as applications are received.