Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District · 13 hours ago
Water Quality Intern - 2026
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$14/hr - $15.50/hr
Start in 2026Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District is seeking a Water Quality Intern for 2026. The intern will be responsible for collecting water samples, assisting with water quality projects, and supporting interdepartmental initiatives under the guidance of the Water Quality Coordinator.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Travels and collects water samples from designated MWCD reservoirs and process samples for Escherichia coli (E. coli) and other water quality parameters, under the guidance of the Water Quality Coordinator
Duties will involve water quality projects and assisting with interdepartmental projects, including MWCD Recreation, Trails, and Forestry departments as needed
Involvement with programs that MWCD promotes and fund including non-profit organizations such as Rural Action
Assist Water Quality Coordinator with projects in and around the MWCD reservoirs and across the District
Practices standard MWCD safety procedures in performing all job duties and assists other MWCD personnel as required, including boat operation
When appropriate, attends department and other organizational outreach events and meetings
Collects water samples at various MWCD reservoirs
Analyzes water samples for bacteria concentrations and other water quality constituents including blue-green algae
General laboratory duties include preparation of media and reagents, quality control of equipment and supplies, etc
Organizes and reports data results
Field work and data collection
Collaboration with outside research and projects
Qualification
Required
Must have attained a four-year bachelor's degree or be currently enrolled in a four-year bachelor's degree program with emphasis on biology, environmental science, or related fields
Knowledge of, and experience in using established microbiology laboratory equipment and protocols, limnology field collecting gear and microscopes
Basic computer skills, including experience with Word and Excel, are required
Driver's license valid in the State of Ohio
Ability to keep accurate records and good organizational skills
Preferred
Boater's Education certification is preferred
Company
Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District
The Muskingum River Watershed, which covers more than 8,000 square miles and drains into the Muskingum River, is the largest wholly contained watershed in the state of Ohio, covering about 20 percent of the state.
Founded in 1933
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Craig Butler
Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer
Jim Crandall
CFO/Treasurer
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