Our Team is Growing
Internship Program Attracts New Talent
By Femke Oldham
Interns don't make coffee. Instead, they actively assist in the planning and implementation of our programs. Since the launch of The Watershed Project's Internship Program last spring, we have received dozens of applications from highly qualified and eager candidates. Each successful applicant collaborates with one of our managers on a specific project, ultimately taking on a leadership role to help achieve our watershed mission. Here is what some of our interns are working on...
Olivia Owre-Bell, Community Stewardship Intern, is developing curriculum for our Oysters on the Half Shell program. This curriculum will be used in Bay Area classrooms to teach students about native oysters and the ecological importance of cleaning up the Bay.
Madeleine Foote, Fundraising Intern, is organizing our Oysters on the Half Shell Happy Hour, a major fundraising and awareness event that will take place in October at the Craneway Pavillion. Madeleine has been doing all of the legwork involved in organizing this big event and learning the ins and outs of nonprofit development.
Alan Sechman, Restoration Intern, went straight to the field to serve as a site leader for the Green Academy. He is helping The Watershed Project refine this program, and will also be coordinating creek restoration and stewardship workdays during the coming year.
All of the interns are working on projects that are in line with their career or educational goals. Our hope is that our internship program will inspire talented people to work professionally to protect our local watersheds in the future. We are in the process of filling internships for the coming fall and are seeking candidates for a few different positions. Namely:
- Watershed Ambassador: Join the outreach team and represent The Watershed Project at public events. Run activities for adults and children and inspire community members to get involved in the watershed movement.
- Web Development Intern: Help us develop and expand our website using an open source content management system.
- Outreach Intern: Help raise watershed awareness and stretch the reach of our award-winning programs. Build solid and useful communications skills including web-based networking and social media.
For more information about the program and to apply, email Femke Oldham at femke@thewatershedproject.org or call (510) 665-3538.
