Fulton County
Recruitment #24-20001026-704
Date Opened | 3/22/2024 12:00:00 AM |
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Close Date | 7/30/2024 11:59:00 AM |
Job Type | Internships |
Salary | Hourly Pay Rate: $18.00/hour |
Additional Forms |
Cover Letter Letter of Recommendation Resume |
MWRD's Internship Program offers paid internship positions. While the main focus is on wastewater management, there are opportunities to gain knowledge and practical experience in a wide range of functions in each department.
Paid Interns
Paid interns are limited to 119 working days per calendar year and receive $18.00 per hour.
Required Documents:
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates are required to submit the Online Internship Application, cover letter, resume and letter of recommendation through MWRD’s Online Employment Center.
Questions regarding the internship program may be directed to MWRDInternships@mwrd.org.
Position Title:
Environmental Soil Science Intern - Fulton County
Department:
Monitoring and Research Department
Location:
Fulton County
15779 East Co 5 Hwy
Canton, IL 61520
Description:
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District is seeking an intern in the Monitoring and Research Department. The intern will work with District staff, primarily on biosolids and Nutrient Loss Reduction Research at the District's Fulton County site. The intern will be involved in field sampling and measurements at the varying research studies, including biosolids and struvite fertilizer studies, cover crops, bioreactors, and drainage water studies. The intern will learn research operations in the field and obtain skills regarding the use and maintenance of sampling equipment.
Other duties will include entering data in spreadsheets and generating a report, which the intern will present to District staff after the internship. This will help the intern gain computer, data processing, and technical writing skills.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
Educational Requirements: