This internship is responsible for assisting with K-12 environmental education programs and outdoor public programs to connect people to the Riverway and encourage stewardship of it and the watershed for generations to come. The day-to-day supervisor is the Community Engagement Coordinator.

Primary Job Responsibilities:
● Assist with the Rivers Are Alive K-12 environmental education programs at schools, summer camps and
locations throughout the watershed
● Support Explore Wild Rivers public programs, such as kayaking, hiking, and birding
● Help to promote the Conservancy at community events such as parades and booths
● Work directly with volunteers and other program staff to deliver programs.
● Work with diverse partners, including local, state, and federal government agencies, and nonprofit
organizations
● Maintain and care for program supplies and equipment.
● Contribute positively to the team environment

Qualifications
● Must be a US citizen or permanent resident of the United States with a valid state driver’s license
● College student or recent graduate with coursework in biology education, natural resources, or a
related field.
● General knowledge of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is helpful
● Excitement for the natural world and a demonstrated ability to share it with others
● Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team, be detail-oriented and organized, and to
follow oral and written directions
● Ability to work with a flexible and changing schedule. Must be able to work some long days, weekends
and evenings
● Good oral and written communication skills
● Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds independently, and up to 50 pounds with assistance
● Must be able to begin internship on June 1, 2023.

Work Site and Conditions
● Interns will be based at the Wild Rivers Conservancy office in Osceola, WI.
● There will be travel throughout the upper St. Croix watershed in both Minnesota and Wisconsin
● This position will involve some physical activity, including walking, standing for long periods of time,
and paddling a kayak or canoe at a variety of locations

Position and Wage Details
This is a temporary, full time internship ranging 32-40 hours weekly for a minimum of 10 weeks at a wage of
$15/hr.