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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

27d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Research & Development
    Sustainability
  • Chicago

AI generated summary

  • You need skills in MS Office (Excel), knowledge of environmental justice, logical thinking, good communication, and must be a current student in a related degree program. Include a written statement of interest.
  • You will assist with diverse activities related to Environmental Justice principles, supporting community engagement, collaboration, and equity initiatives across various departments. Reliable transportation is required.

Requirements

  • Skilled with MS Office especially Excel.
  • Familiarity and/or personal experience with environmental justice.
  • Ability to think logically and apply knowledge to new and unique situations.
  • Good organizational and communication skills.
  • Applicants must also submit a written statement explaining their interest in Environmental Justice.
  • Applicants must be a current graduate or undergraduate student seeking a degree in a career path related to advancing Environmental Justice issues.

Responsibilities

  • The Environmental Justice internship will provide an exciting opportunity for students to learn about and assist with activities in various departments, sections, and program areas.
  • Work assignments will expose students to the wide range of activities associated with Environmental Justice principles and practices.
  • All work activities are designed to advance MWRD's Strategic Plan, which focuses on Community Engagement, Collaboration, Innovation, Equity, and Resilience.
  • Work assignments and locations will vary so applicants must have access to reliable transportation.

FAQs

What is the hourly pay for the Environmental Justice Intern position?

The Environmental Justice Intern position offers $18.00 per hour.

What are the required documents for applying to the Environmental Justice Intern position?

Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation, a written statement explaining their interest in Environmental Justice, a cover letter, and a resume.

What are the eligibility requirements for this internship?

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program at an accredited college or university, have permanent residency within the territorial boundaries of the MWRD, and be a citizen or national of the United States or authorized to work in the United States.

Is the internship paid or unpaid?

The internship is a paid position.

How many days can paid interns work in a calendar year?

Paid interns are limited to 119 working days per calendar year.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located at the Main Office Building, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60611.

What departments will the Environmental Justice Intern work with?

The intern will assist with activities in various departments, sections, and program areas related to Environmental Justice within the General Administration Department.

What skills are required for the Environmental Justice Intern position?

Applicants should be skilled with MS Office, especially Excel, have good organizational and communication skills, and familiarity or personal experience with environmental justice.

How can candidates submit their application?

Candidates must submit their application through MWRD's Online Employment Center, including the online internship application, cover letter, resume, and letter of recommendation.

Who can I contact if I have questions regarding the internship program?

Questions regarding the internship program can be directed to MWRDInternships@mwrd.org.

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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

The MWRD treats wastewater and manages stormwater for the Chicago region.

Government
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1889
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Established in 1889, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is an award-winning, special purpose government agency responsible for wastewater treatment and stormwater management in Cook County, Illinois. The MWRD provides services throughout an 883 square mile area which includes the City of Chicago and suburban communities. The MWRD serves an equivalent pop. of 10.35 million citizens; 5.25 million people, a commercial and industrial equivalent of 4.5 million people, and a combined sewer overflow of .6 million people. The MWRD's 554 miles of intercepting sewers and force mains range in size from 12 inches to 27 feet in diameter and are fed by approximately 10,000 local sewer system connections. The MWRD's Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP) is one of the country’s largest public works projects for pollution and flood control. Four tunnel systems total 109 miles of tunnels, nine to 33 feet in diameter and 150 to 300 feet underground, are in operation. Three TARP reservoirs are in operation and construction is in progress on the remaining 6.5 billion gallon portion of the McCook Reservoir. The MWRD owns and operates the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, the world’s largest, in addition to six other plants and 23 pumping stations. Treating an average of 1.4 billion gallons of wastewater each day, the MWRD's total wastewater treatment capacity is over 2 billion gallons per day. The MWRD recycles all biosolids and has an aggressive outreach program.