Program and Event Intern - Milwaukee Riverkeeper (SEJ)
Working for Milwaukee Riverkeeper...
At Milwaukee Riverkeeper we’re looking for more than just a person to fill a desk. We’re seeking team members that share our passion for healthy rivers and communities. If you want to become a part of Milwaukee Riverkeeper, you will be empowered to work the way you work best. Your voice is important, you’ll help shape the role you’re in and the future of our organization. From the top down and the bottom up, we’re more than just a workplace, we sweat together, and play to win!
Position Description
The Program & Event Intern will assist with the Adopt-a-River Program, which supports 2,000 volunteers annually at more than 200cleanups throughout the Milwaukee River Basin, and with public event set up, promotion and planning. They will also participate in our fishing, plastics, and education programming by supporting fishing clinics, identifying and working with businesses looking to reduce their plastic waste, and educating the public about our work at community events.
Responsibilities
- Help create publicity materials, such as newsletters and social media content
- Prepare supplies for events, cleanups, and meetings
- Create an inventory plan for cleanup and event supplies
- Gather, organize, and evaluate program and event data
- Organize, clean and count cleanup supplies
- Represent Milwaukee Riverkeeper at public events to raise awareness of the organization
- Assist with tabling and public outreach events
- Recruit and support businesses working to reduce their plastic waste
- Milwaukee Riverkeeper employees need to be flexible and may be asked to take on additional duties based on the organization’s needs and the staff member’s skill and abilities.
Qualifications
- The successful candidate may have the following qualifications:
- Strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Experience working with volunteers is a plus
- Knowledge of basic software including Microsoft products
- Data entry experience a plus
- Willingness to work occasional weekends and evenings
- Valid driver’s license
Milwaukee Riverkeeper is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation in accordance with state and federal law.
This internship is part of the Lawrence University Social & Environmental Justice Cohort, which provides an opportunity for Lawrentians to explore social and environmental justice impact careers, gain professional experience, and develop as leaders. Students complete a full-time summer 2023 internship with an identified social and/or environmental justice impact organization in Milwaukee or Appleton, while participating in ongoing reflection with fellow students, Professor Jason Brozek, the Career Center, community leaders and alumni. Students may apply for as many positions as they are qualified for and interested in. For additional details and to see other SEJ opportunities, please see the SEJ Cohort webpage.
- Before applying, you must meet with a Career Center staff member for a resume review, or your resume must achieve green status in VMOCK. If your resume does not meet professional expectations, you may be asked to resubmit your resume. Please make an appointment with the Career Center here on Handshake.
- Once your resume is approved, you will then apply directly to one or more of the designated SEJ Internship options in Handshake by February 17, 2023 at 11:55 p.m. A separate application should be prepared for each position.
- Complete this form to indicate your transportation needs. The form only needs to be submitted once.