About the Position

This is a part-time, temporary position as a student intern with the Mile High Flood District (MHFD). This is a highly educational and rewarding experience for a student with a keen interest in gaining practical experience in natural resource management. The hours and schedule are flexible (within traditional business hours). You will work from 20 to 25 hours per week when school is in session and up to 40 hours per week during summer, winter, and spring vacations. We will accommodate reasonable personal timeoff requests.

What you’ll gain from this experience

• Hands-on experience with technical skills including plant identification, vegetation management techniques, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• The ability to apply your academic knowledge real world projects, enhancing your skills and preparing you for a successful career
• Exposure to real-world environmental challenges and problem-solving opportunities, helping you develop critical thinking skills in natural resource management. 
• Networking opportunities with professionals in the field, providing valuable connections that could support your career growth beyond the internship

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with vegetation management contracts, and other contracts as needed
• Assist with mapping and monitoring vegetation communities 
• Inspect ongoing vegetation and stream management work and other small restoration activities 
• Conduct routine maintenance inspections and other work along streams 
• Effectively work with citizens, contractors, and local government agencies 
• General office assistance and other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications 

• Student in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with an interest in water resources 
• Full-time student with graduation at least 12 months away (12-month minimum commitment to this internship) 
• Must own or have access to automobile with valid Colorado’s driver’s license and valid automobile insurance
• Satisfactory completion of a background investigation (including motor vehicle and criminal investigation)

Availability and Compensation 

• Immediate Opening 
• Starting compensation rate: $22.00 / hour
• Application Closing Date: Until filled

Internship Benefits 

• Paid holidays and Health & Wellness (aka sick) days 
• Mileage Reimbursement 
• Cell Phone Stipend 
• RTD Bus Pass

To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume and academic transcript (non-official is okay) to Amelia Deleon, Human Resources Director at adeleon@mhfd.org