Water Quality Education Intern

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Please apply by:  4/13/26

Salary Range: $20/hourly
This is an non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too.  Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations.

Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.

The position is temporary (32 weeks) and part-time (19 hours/week). Hours are flexible based upon class/school schedule.

Who will I be Working With?
The Water Quality Program is a group of approximately 30 staff who are passionate about protecting our streams and lakes in Mecklenburg County.We have backgrounds in various scientific fields such as Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, and Natural Resources Management. We conduct monitoring and inspections, enforce environmental regulations, and provide education. There are five sections within Water Quality Pollution Prevention, Pollution Control, Compliance, Streams and Lakes & Biologicals.

More About the Role:
This position will be in the Pollution Prevention Section. This team provides education to residents, businesses, municipal employees, and students. They also promote and manage water quality-related volunteer programs which typically involve over 5,000 residents per year.

What Will I Be Doing?
This position will support volunteer programs, by assisting volunteers, and managing supplies and equipment. The position will assist with public education presentations regarding water quality at schools, businesses, and special events. The position will also get a chance to pick their own project with one of the other sections within the Water Quality Program.

Position Summary
Perform work related to college studies and career goals; complete assigned duties under the direction of
a County professional staff member to gain career oriented knowledge and experience.

Essential Functions
Essential functions include assisting with community volunteer programs such as Adopt-A-Stream, Volunteer Monitoring, Storm Drain Marking, and monthly volunteer events. This will sometimes include work after normal business hours and weekends.
Works on separate projects and tasks such as developing and maintaining spreadsheets, performing fieldwork, evaluating information and results, and collaborating across departments.
Assists staff in the assigned departments with on-going research projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
No experience is required.

Education:
Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university or technical school in
a field of study directly related to the area of assignment.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: No
Computer Skills: Proficient in basic software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite.

Licenses and Certifications:
North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License. Must be able to obtain and maintain a County Operator’s Permit.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will have an energetic passion for the environment, community service, and volunteer programs.
Prior experience leading groups and working with volunteers is preferred.
Experience with public presentations is helpful in this position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
Knowledge of basic environmental science
Knowledge of stormwater
Knowledge of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services

Skills
Using a computer and related software applications
Demonstrating various environmental concepts to children and adults
Motivating and encouraging volunteers
Conducting field observations
Organizing and preparing reports

Abilities
Communication – Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Collaboration - Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
Continuous Learning – Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.

Selection
This classification has been identified as having a role in the development of
ADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow
County policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations.
No

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable
accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or
working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.
Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions
may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.