STUDENT-FWS - Community Science Institute

pstrongCall for Applications: Water Quality/strong/p pAbout Community Science Institute: Community Science Institute is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and NYSDOH ELAP-certified water testing lab. Our mission is to inspire and empower communities to safeguard water resources by cultivating scientific literacy through volunteer water quality monitoring, certified laboratory analyses, and education. CSI recruits, trains, and coordinates volunteers to participate in our water quality monitoring programs: Synoptic Stream and Lake Monitoring, Biomonitoring, and Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring. In partnership with these volunteers, we build long-term datasets of regulatory quality data that can help guide the sustainable management of local water resources. These data are available to the public on our online water quality database: www.database.communityscience.org. Alone, these data speak volumes, but we help give them a voice through our outreach and education initiatives including our Water and Community events, Water Bulletin Newsletter, summer Journey of Water youth education series, Biomonitoring Open Lab nights, and Monthly Updates. In addition, CSI offers fee-based, certified drinking water testing services and counts the Tompkins County Health Department and Cornell University as well as dozens of businesses and hundreds of private homeowners among our clients. Through our feefor-service program, we offer affordable water tests to the public while also providing our clients with the information they need to make informed decisions about their drinking water resources./p pnbsp;/p pstrongSummary/strong/p pstrongPosition:/strong Water Quality Intern/p pstrongSupervisor: /strongExecutive Director/p pstrongSupervises:/strong None/p pstrongFLSA Status:/strong Non-Exempt; Part-Time/p pstrongResponsibilities:/strong/p pThe Water Quality Intern’s responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to:/p ul liAssist with coordination of CSI programs (Biomonitoring, Harmful Algal Bloom, Synoptic Sampling, Journey of Water) and events./li liSupport CSI staff to develop, produce, and publish educational content about water quality through social media, handouts, fact sheets, or articles./li liProvide customer service to CSI’s diverse clientele by discussing their water testing needs, educating clients about water quality issues, providing appropriate sample bottles and chain-of-custody forms, and logging samples into our state certified laboratory system./li liEnter data from our water quality monitoring programs into CSI’s public water quality database./li liPrepare certified water test reports for drinking water clients./li liWash and prepare sample bottles for volunteer monitoring programs./li /ul pInterns will also be given the opportunity to pursue a specific project that supports CSI’s mission pending approval from the Executive Director./p pstrongRequirements:/strong/p pSpecific experience is not required. However, we do require that interns be able to take initiative, work independently, solve problems, and pay attention to detail. Candidates with the following experience will be considered competitive for this position:/p ul liAt least 2 semesters of coursework in chemistry, environmental science, biology, or a related discipline/li liExperience with science communication or science education/li liCustomer service experience/li /ul pstrongWorking Conditions:/strong/p ul liTraditional office environment with some occasional field work/li liMust be able to sit for extended periods of time/li /ul pInclusion statement: CSI is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage qualified applicants from historically underrepresented groups in the sciences to apply. We will fully consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, culture, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, lifestyle, marital status, or veteran status./p pnbsp;/p pstrongPay Rate:/strong 16.50/hour/p pstrongHiring Manager:/strong Student Employment (studentemployment@ithaca.edu)nbsp;/ph2Company/h2divIthaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth.br/br/Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.br/br/It is advised that applicants apply attaching both a resume and cover letter. Application screening will begin immediately. For assistance with the application process, contact Student Employment at StudentEmployment@ithaca.edu.br/br/For more information about student employment or specific job inquiries, visit our website or contact the hiring manager listed on the job posting./div