Policy Intern - Water Policy & Communications (Paid)

Metropolitan-Water-Reclamation-District-of-Greater-Chicag; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago invites enthusiastic students to join its internship program in Chicago. The intern will support the Board of Commissioners by completing substantive projects in policy, research, or communications and help advance water resource policy initiatives.

Applicants must be enrolled in Environmental Studies, Public Policy, or Communications, and show strong written and verbal communication, teamwork, and proficiency with Microsoft Office,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet objective/key deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office products, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Well-Organized and flexible; able to move from project to project without delay.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• A passion to gain government experience and learning.

Responsibilities

• Support Board of Commissioners office; complete at least one substantive project in policy, research, or communications.
• Assist with water resource policy initiatives and external engagement efforts and partnerships.
• Experience in research, data analysis, reporting, and communications.

Skills

Multitasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Teamwork

Government interest

Education

Env Studies student

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago invites enthusiastic students to join its internship program in Chicago. The intern will support the Board of Commissioners by completing substantive projects in policy, research, or communications and help advance water resource policy initiatives.

Applicants must be enrolled in Environmental Studies, Public Policy, or Communications, and show strong written and verbal communication, teamwork, and proficiency with Microsoft Office,