Environmental Monitoring Intern
Mississippi Watershed Management Organization
Minneapolis, Minnesota
| Job Type | Paid Internship |
| Salary | $19.50 - $20.50 per hour |
| Benefits | Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) |
| Deadline | Mar 01, 2026 |
| Experience | 0 - 1 years |
The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization is seeking an Environmental Monitoring Intern for the summer of 2026. Come get valuable experience and help us protect and improve the water quality of the Mississippi River!
About the Position
The Environmental Monitoring Intern is responsible for providing assistance to Monitoring staff and the Monitoring, Assessment, and Research Program Manager to carry out the activities of the MWMO Monitoring Program.
Essential Duties
- Collect water quality samples from the main stem of the Mississippi River.
- Monitor stormwater discharge at key outlets to the Mississippi River.
- Collect data to evaluate the performance and function of MWMO infrastructure and habitat restoration projects.
- Help install, operate, and maintain monitoring equipment in the field that are necessary to implement the Monitoring Program.
- Record monitoring data regularly and accurately in the database for analysis.
- Complete special projects as needed by the MWMO that also fit the intern’s interests and skills.
Compensation
The position will pay $19.50 to $20.50 hourly, based on experience.
Benefits
Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
Commitment
The internship will last from May–August 2026, 30–40 hours a week. Starting and ending dates are negotiable.
Selection Process
Closing Date: March 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Review of Applications: Week of March 2, 2026
Interviews of Candidates: Online the week of March 9, 2026
Anticipated Start Date: May 2026
| Category | Ecology , Hydrology |