• Water Resources Intern

    Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District (Prior Lake, MN)


    ### Job Duties

    The Water Resources Intern will assist with District projects, support community engagement efforts, and gain hands-on experience in field monitoring and maintenance. Intern will develop technical skills in GIS and data management and lead an outreach initiative aligned with the District’s Education and Outreach Plan. A special project may be pursued based on the intern’s interests and program needs.

    KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    Community Outreach (40%)

    • Develop a social media campaign on an environmental or District topic.

    • Lead planning efforts for one outreach event supporting the 2026 Education and Outreach Plan.

    • Assist staff with communications through website and social media updates.

    • Provide staff support at public outreach events.

    Field Monitoring & Maintenance (40%)

    • Perform regular maintenance tasks such as vegetation and debris removal at outlet structures, water quality project sites, restoration areas, and stream sampling sites.

    • Collect daily precipitation gauge readings.

    • Assist with water quality and flow sampling for lakes and streams.

    • Assist with carp management activities, including tagging, tracking, and removal efforts.

    GIS & Data Management (20%)

    • Streamline and update GIS datasets.

    • Organize and maintain photo archives.

    • Support data entry and mapping workflows.

    Other Duties

    • Additional administrative, outreach, and field tasks, as assigned.

     

    ### Minimum Education Required

    One year of college towards a degree in environmental science, biology, water resources, or related field.

     

    ### Minimum Experience Required

    REQUIRED SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE

    • Minimum of one year of college towards a degree in environmental science, biology, water resources, or related field.

    • Maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for work responsibilities.

    • Ability to work independently outdoors in variable terrain and weather conditions.

    • Ability to lift/carry/operate equipment (up to 50 lbs).

    • Possess strong written and oral communication skills.

    • Possess strong organizational and time management skills.

    • Familiarity with ESRI products (ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online).

    • Ability to navigate using aerial maps.

    • Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

     

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    DESIRED SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE

    • Experience creating effective outreach content, such as writing newsletters, managing social media pages, and/or creating content using Canva.

    • Experience with water monitoring equipment such as multi-parameter Sonde, Secchi, ISCO flow modules, telemetry level-loggers, etc.

    • Ability to safely drive, launch, maneuver, and trailer a boat; hold a valid MN Watercraft Operators Permit.

    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

     

    ### Shift

    First (Day)

     

    ### Number of Openings

    1

    ### Compensation

    $21.00 - $21.00 / Hourly

     

    ### Postal Code

    55372

     

    ### Place of Work

     

    On-site

     

    ### Requisition ID

     

    4808

     

    ### Job Type

     

    Full Time

     

    ### Job Benefits

     

    Earned Sick and Safe Time

    ### Application Email

    [email protected]