2016 Goleta Creek Clean-Up Project
Summary:
The Intern will organize and implement ten summer and fall creek clean-ups in Goleta near UCSB. This is an opportunity to learn about local watersheds, ecology, hydrology, land use & environmental impacts. The Intern will also learn about local and state laws related to creek and watershed protection. Working under the supervision of EDC’s Environmental Analyst / Watershed Program Coordinator, the Intern will obtain permits for creek cleanups, organize volunteers for cleanups, report environmental problems to government agencies and track responses, and create a final report summarizing the cleanups, environmental problems discovered, and agency responses. The internship also involves performing administrative duties in the EDC’s law office and provides the opportunity to experience how a non-profit environmental law firm operates.
Tasks:
- Obtain permits
- Identify partners and participants
- Survey creeks
- Prepare maps
- Obtain and provide supplies
- Lead volunteers during clean-ups
- Weigh trash
- Report on amount and nature of trash removed
- Interface with local media
Qualifications:
- Current UCSB Student * Demonstrated interest in creeks and watersheds
- Physically capable of carrying 25lb bags of trash over rough terrain
Date & Hours: June – November, 2016; 10-12 hours per week
Location: 50% at EDC office: 906 Garden Street, Santa Barbara and 50% field work
Pay: $11/hour up to 200 hours
Application Instructions: Please submit your resume, three references, a cover letter and writing sample to Brian Trautwein at BTrautwein@EnvironmentalDefenseCenter.org
Deadline to Apply: May 15, 2016
For more information please contact Brian Trautwein of the Environmental Defense Center at (805)963-1622 ext. 108 or by email at btrautwein@EnvironmentalDefenseCenter.org