UMRBA Summer 2021 Intern

Position announcement:  Water Resources Policy Intern at the Upper Mississippi River Basin Association

The Upper Mississippi River Basin Association (UMRBA), a regional interstate organization, provides a forum for discussion and collective action on regional water resource issues.  UMRBA is hiring for a Water Resources Policy Intern for summer 2021.  The Intern for the Upper Mississippi River Basin Association (UMRBA) will assist in researching policy and management issues, communicating the five states’ policy positions, and developing opportunities and means for interagency collaboration and coordination.  In addition, the Intern would assist in developing the Association’s external communications – e.g., new website development.  Applicants should have an interest in river-related issues, water resources, ecology, environmental science/management, and public policy.

Applications will be accepted until May 5, 2021.

Applicants will be asked to submit:

1.)  A cover letter describing relevant experience, interests, and suitability for the position

2.)  A resume

3.)  Contact information for two professional references

Please see the attached position announcement for additional details.  Application materials and questions should be directed to Andrew Stephenson at astephenson@umrba.org.

Search timeline is as follows:

Review of applications to begin:  May 6, 2021

Interviews to begin no earlier than:  May 12, 2021

Tentative start date:  June 7, 2021

Thanks,

Andrew

Andrew Stephenson

Policy & Programs Director | Upper Mississippi River Basin Association

7831 E. Bush Lake Rd., Suite 302, Bloomington, MN 55439

651-224-2880 (main office) |952-208-1169 (direct)

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