INTERNSHIP- WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING EVENTS

Job Description:

INTERNSHIP- WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING EVENTS

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OVERVIEW

Internship Description
The Kitsap County waste reduction and recycling team is seeking an outgoing and motivated intern who is passionate about learning new things and educating others! This internship will provide hands-on experience with organizing events, environmental education, community outreach, and marketing. A successful intern will have strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

The intern will assist the Kitsap County Solid Waste Division with planning, coordinating, marketing, and implementing waste reduction and recycling events, including but not limited to Fix-it Fair community repair events, the Earth Day recognition event, waste collection events, waste facility tours, and composting and recycling outreach events. Duties may include:

• Helping to schedule and coordinate volunteers for events.
  
• Participating in events, including set-up and break-down.
  
• Organizing and maintaining event supplies and materials.
  
• Conducting public outreach at community events.
  
• Creating printed, digital, and social media content to market and implement events.
  
• Gathering feedback from the public.
  
• Other program support.
  

• Term of internship: Approximately March 24, 2025 - July 25, 2025.
• This is a paid internship for a minimum of 20-30 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
• Some evening and weekend work will be required.
• Applications will be screened in the week of February 24th with interviews anticipated in the first or second week of March.
• Interested candidates must upload a cover letter.

KITSAP COUNTY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Kitsap County supports internship programs that provide work experience for students in an accredited post-secondary institution that is related to their course of study. The internship program is designed so that the student will have the opportunity to apply principals and theories learned in the classroom, gain new skills, explore a career path and be supervised and mentored by a professional in their field.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Minimum Qualifications :

• Must be able to show proof of enrollment in a post-secondary institution at the time of internship.
• Must have reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge and interest in waste prevention, recycling, repair, or reuse
• Some experience in communications, marketing, outreach, social media, event organizing, or public engagement is helpful but not required.

Desired Majors and Class Level:

• Environmental studies, environmental science, communications, marketing, or environmental related field
• Sophomore (2Y) - Senior (4Y)

Knowledge and Abilities To Obtain Over the Course of the Internship:

Increase Intern Knowledge of:

• Waste prevention, diversion, and recycling
• The solid waste industry
• Community engagement and outreach
• Municipal government

Increase Intern Ability to:

• Communicate effectively
• Develop, implement, and plan events
• Work effectively on teams
• Work with different groups to solve problems
• Work independently
• Handle multiple tasks at one time and accomplish tasks in a timely manner

Supervision:

• Intern will receive supervision from an administrative superior as assigned.
• Work is performed in accordance with established policies and accepted practices.
• Work is reviewed through status reports, meeting and observations.

Driving Requirements

• The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as:
  • Category 2: Driver operates a personal vehicle as an essential function for official County business.

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:

• Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
• Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Able to proactively and confidently communicate with diverse members of the public, county volunteers, and county staff -- verbally and in writing
• Once direction is given, able to work independently or with assigned team members
• Able to be flexible and juggle multiple projects at once
• Able to represent Kitsap County professionally
• Able to work outdoors

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Under the guidance of and support from Waste Reduction and Recycling staff, the intern will assist with:

• Waste facility tour: Developing, marketing, and implementing at least one public behind-the-scenes tour of the Olympic View Transfer Station.
• Earth Day Award recognition event: Planning and implementing one reception to celebrate Earth Day Award winners.
• Waste collection events: Planning, marketing, and implementing the Styrofoam Collection Event and Scrap Metal/Electronics Collection Event.
• Fix-it Fairs: Planning, marketing, and implementing at least one Fix-it Fair repair event, including coordinating volunteers and communicating with the venue.
• Compost and recycling outreach: Assist staff with educating residents about composting and recycling programs at community events and waste facilities.
• Marketing and outreach: Developing marketing and outreach materials as needed, including social media, web content, newsletters, social media content, videos, and photos.

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

Positions in the classification are:

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Covered by the Kitsap County Extra Help Policy
• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• Work hours for this position are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Flexible hours are available, as approved by management
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.

No benefits are offered with this position exceptthose required by the state or federal law.

Closing Date/Time: 2/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$23.58 - $25.38 Hourly