Environmental Planning & & Water Quality Internships
JOB SUMMARY
Positions require a significant background in environmental science, and a background and/or interest in planning and GIS. Individuals will work on regional planning for environmental and water quality issues under the guidance of OKI Senior Planners.
Examples of Duties:
- Research, collect, organize and evaluate information of importance to OKI planning efforts.
- Assist in writing reports
- Assist staff in preparing materials for OKI committees
- Create and update databases and GIS products for environmental viewer and water quality
- Write technical and non-technical reports, summaries and presentations
- Participate in meetings by setting up and tearing down displays and equipment, and by assisting in presentations
- Assist with field work
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
JOB QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES)
- Students in Environmental Science, Urban and Regional Planning, or related degree program
- Experience with ESRI GIS
- Creativity, self-motivation, and ability to organize tasks and materials
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
Pay: $15/hour
These temporary positions are budgeted not to exceed available hours for FY26 through June 30, 2026. Currently those budgeted hours are not to exceed 37.5 hours a week. We will determine continued temporary employment beyond June 30, 2026 in early June 2026 after our FY27 budget is approved.
Interested candidates should apply directly by emailing their resume and cover letter to jondrovic@oki.org