Friday, April 13, 2012

Graduate Internships with TCWP


This summer the Texas Coastal Watershed Program (TCWP) will be hiring several graduate student interns. TCWP is a program of Texas A&M University that works on projects related to planning, water quality, public education, and environmental management. The program is located in Houston, TX. Graduate students in planning, coastal science, environmental management, and geography programs are encouraged to apply. Interns will assist the office in developing the Highland Bayou Watershed Protection Plan (WPP) and other projects as needed. Task assignments will depend upon the skill set of the intern. WPP tasks will involve writing, research, and work in GIS, excel, and access. Public outreach tasks will involve working directly with stakeholders and volunteers, event coordination, social media, website updates, and meeting support. All positions requires solid organization and writing skills. The position begins in May with a flexible start date, and the position ends in late August.  Compensation is hourly, and positions can be part time or full time. Employment will be at the office in Houston. Applicants should submit a resume, a 1-page cover letter, and a 2-page (max) writing sample. Application packets or questions about the positions can be sent to smikulencak@tamu.edu, subject line: tcwp internship. Website: www.urban-nature.org, http://mokabayousalliance.org/

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