USGS Hydrologic Technician Field Assistant
One of the ERC’s tenants, the U.S. Geologic Survey, is hiring a PFW student for a Hydrologic Technician Field Assistant to start this coming field season. The application deadline has been extended until FEBRUARY 18th, 2022. If you have any questions or are ready to apply contact Aubrey Bunch at aurbunch@usgs.gov. Details on requirements in document below:
Recruitment-Bulletin-Field-Assistant-Ft.-WayneOngoing Internships at the ERC:
**All open ERC internship positions have been filled for current semester**
We are seeking motivated students for internships with the Environmental Resources Center. Interns will report to ERC Administration. These positions are open to any currently enrolled Purdue University Fort Wayne student and your area of study need not be environmentally focused – we are less concerned about your major but your interest in sustainability and desire to contribute. These opportunities include:
- The prestigious project-based Waterfield Sustainability Internship
- Various other ERC internships
Projects
Activities and projects might be in the following areas:
- Social Media/Website Development
- Education/Outreach
- Grant Writing
- Sustainable Landscape Development and Implementation
- Waste Management/Reduce Reuse Recycle
- Event Planning
- Art and Graphic Design
For more details on possible projects, see below.
Qualifications
Required:
- A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required
- Enthusiasm for environmental sustainability
- Strong desire to learn
- Positive, self-motivated, organized, creative, and strong communication skills
- Organized and efficient worker; ability to keep track of multiple tasks
Desired:
- Interdisciplinary education and/or training in any specific sustainability subject
Expectations
Successful applicants will join the staff of the ERC to work on expanding our activities. Tasks will be arrived upon in consultation with the intern. The timeline of the internship will depend on the nature of the project.
Benefits of the Experience
Interns will be working in a fun and exciting environment, gain valuable experience working in a growing organization, and contribute to an expanding culture of sustainability on campus and in the community. Opportunities for remote work are available.
For more details send an email to erc@pfw.edu
Project Example Descriptions
Social Media and Website Development
- Keep ERC website up to date
- Create content for the ERC Instagram and Facebook pages on a weekly basis
- Contribute supplementary stories to monthly news brief
Education and Outreach
- Design programming for on and off campus events, including tabling, presentations, and workshops
- Develop tangible educational materials (pamphlets, activity booklets, etc.)
- Explore successful and environmentally focused education programs in the community
Sustainable Landscape Development and Implementation
- Assist with one or more phases ERC landscape design implementation
- Take part in the application of designs (gardening, invasive removal, etc.)
Waste Management/Reduce Reuse Recycle
- Develop waste diversion plan for the ERC
- Maintain ERC compost
- Construct vermicompost system
- Find ways to improve campus waste streams
Event Planning
- Help prepare for our largest annual event – Conservation Conversation
- Assist with outreach events
- Earth Day and Arbor Day organization
- World Wetland Day participation
Art and Graphic Design
- Update web content, outreach materials, and marketing materials
- Develop ERC aesthetic and quality of place
- Video production and implementation
Other
- If there is a relevant project that an applicant is passionate about and willing to take the lead on, proposal will be considered. The project must have a soft timeline, defined plan, with tangible results at the start of the internship. The project must be relevant to the ERC mission and vision.
Application may be found at http://joinhandshake.com
**All open ERC internship positions have been filled for current semester**