Trail Monitoring & Events Intern

Achievers Network; May (MO); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Achievers Network is looking for a highly motivated Trail Monitoring & Events Intern based in May, Missouri. This part-time position starts in April 2022 and involves supporting the Trail Monitoring Program while working closely with a GIS Analyst & Planner.

The intern will install automated trail counters, manage data, and represent Tri-State Trails at events. A pay rate of $15/hour for approximately 15-20 hours per week is offered, and the ideal candidate should possess knowledge of ArcGIS and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate.
• Willing to work weekends and evenings.
• Ability to transport and ride a bicycle is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Install and dismantle automated trail counters.
• Troubleshoot counting technology in the field.
• Collect and manage data from automated trail counters.
• Represent Tri-State Trails at community events.

Skills

Basic understanding of ArcGIS

Strong work ethic

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excel data management skills

Ability to work independently

Access to a vehicle

Physically able to work in the field

Job description

Trail Monitoring & Events Intern

Green Umbrella is seeking a highly motivated, responsible, and enthusiastic undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate to support the work of Tri‑State Trails as a part‑time Trail Monitoring intern starting in April 2022.

The internship is paid at $15 /hour for approximately 15‑20 hours per week. The intern will work closely with the GIS Analyst & Planner to assist with our Trail Monitoring Program and support the Communication & Events Manager with events throughout the summer months.

Green Umbrella leads collaboration, incubates ideas, and catalyzes solutions to create a resilient, sustainable region for all. Tri‑State Trails is an alliance of community advocates advancing a vision to connect and expand our region's trail and bikeway network.

About the Position

This internship offers a chance to learn about the nonprofit sector and environmental sustainability efforts within the Greater Cincinnati region, focusing on active transportation, outdoor recreation, and trail/bikeway planning.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Basic understanding of ArcGIS
• Strong work ethic and perseverance to solve problems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excel data management skills
• Ability to work independently, outdoors, and with a supervisor
• Access to a vehicle; physically able to work in the field and lift up to 50 pounds
• Willingly work weekends and evenings; ability to transport and ride a bicycle is advantageous

Primary Responsibilities

• Install and dismantle automated trail counters on trails and on‑road bike lanes around the 10‑county service area every eight days from April through November
• Troubleshoot counting technology in the field
• Collect and manage data from automated trail counters
• Apply quality assurance and quality control measures to counting technology and data to ensure integrity of data collected
• Collect and assemble data for other projects as needed
• Represent Tri‑State Trails at community events (e.g., staffing a table or booth) on a regular basis
• Enter data into contact databases and online calendar as needed

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume as one PDF attachment by 5:00 PM on April 4 2022 to [e-mail]. Address the cover letter to Rachel Culley, GIS Analyst & Planner. No phone calls, please. Applications will be reviewed as received.

GREEN UMBRELLA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND VALUES DIVERSITY AT ALL LEVELS OF ITS WORKFORCE. WE ARE COMMITTED TO MAKING SURE OUR APPLICANT POOL IS DIVERSE AND RESERVE THE RIGHT TO EXTEND THE APPLICATION PERIOD OR SEEK ADDITIONAL CANDIDATES IF IT IS NOT.