Watershed Cleanup Project Manager Intern (School Year Internship)

Position Summary

The Watershed Cleanup Intern will lead coordination of Fox-Wolf's annual Watershed Cleanup, one of the region's largest volunteer-driven environmental events. This position offers a unique, hands-on opportunity to manage a large-scale project from planning through execution, making it an ideal capstone or practicum experience.

The intern will oversee all aspects of the cleanup with support from Fox-Wolf staff, gaining real world experience in project management, communications, volunteer coordination, and environmental stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all logistics for the annual Watershed Cleanup
• Recruit and communicate with site leaders, volunteers, and partners
• Develop and implement marketing and outreach strategies to grow participation
• Manage event registration, data tracking, and reporting
• Coordinate event materials, supplies, and site logistics
• Support sponsorship outreach and partnership development
• Assist with event-day coordination and post-event wrap-up, including reporting results and impact metrics
• Collaborate with Fox-Wolf staff on communications, outreach, and program alignment

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a degree at a technical college, 4-year university, or graduate program
• Interest in management, environmental science, communications, marketing, or related field
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Passion for environmental conservation and community engagement

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience leading a large-scale, real-world project
• Skills in project management, marketing, volunteer coordination, and event planning
• Experience working in a mission-driven nonprofit environment
• Professional mentorship and networking opportunities
• A meaningful project that can serve as a capstone or portfolio piece

Schedule & Compensation

• Part-time during the academic year (10-20 hours/week September–May)
• Potential for summer extension to create a full-year internship
• Flexible schedule to accommodate academic commitments
• Compensation: $17-$20 hour