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City of Spokane · 1 week ago

Temp Seasonal - Waste Reduction Education and Outreach Internship

Spokane, WA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

The City of Spokane is seeking a Temporary Seasonal - Waste Reduction Education and Outreach Intern to support their Solid Waste Department. This part-time internship involves assisting with public education and outreach efforts related to waste reduction, recycling, and composting in the Spokane area.

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Responsibilities

Support education and outreach events (farmers markets, community fairs, workshops)

Assist with outreach campaigns designed to educate the public on proper waste disposal and materials diversion (cart tagging, commercial recycling/composting education and contamination remediation)

Assist with large group, Waste to Energy tours

Collect participation data and support event reporting

Assist with Waste Ambassador programs such as litter picking events, materials collection events, and other waste reduction projects

Qualification

Environmental stewardshipPublic educationCommunity programmingOutreach campaignsDependabilityProfessionalismIndependencePassion for sustainabilityCommunication

Required

High School diploma or equivalent

Possession of a valid driver's license

Ability to occasionally move supplies or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds

Must be able to pass a drug test

Preferred

You are a current student pursuing a degree in environmental stewardship, education, communication, community programming, or similar

You have the desire to learn about solid waste and waste reduction initiatives and are comfortable interacting with the public in a variety of work environments

You are dependable, professional, and can work independently

You are passionate about environmental sustainability

You are seeking experience working with local government, non-profit agencies, and diverse communities

You are interested in learning and talking about trash all summer

Benefits

Paid professional work experience

Paid sick leave in accordance with state sick leave legislation

Company

City of Spokane

City of Spokane provides support services for education, housing, employment, and public safety to families and communities of Spokane city.

Founded in 1881

Spokane, Washington, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://my.spokanecity.org/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Tonya Wallace

Chief Financial Officer

Eric Finch

Chief Innovation and Technology Officer - Mayor's Cabinet

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