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Want to make a difference in your community while gaining hands-on experience in environmental programs?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) Clean City Division is looking for an undergraduate or graduate student with a passion for the environment and community engagement. Within this role, you will support two key programs that keep Seattle clean and vibrant: Adopt a Street and the Public Litter Can programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this role, you\u2019ll help connect with Adopt a Street\u2019s 1,900+ volunteers, encourage new participation, and build stronger community involvement. You\u2019ll also support outreach with residents, community groups, and businesses to improve the function and oversight of Seattle\u2019s 1,100+ public litter cans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll work closely with the Adopt a Street\/Public Place Litter & Recycling Program Manager in a collaborative, thought-partner style relationship, giving you the chance to influence program direction while learning how city-supported clean-up programs operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n With support from supervisor, you will learn through practical training and various aspects of community outreach and engagement and have the opportunity to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is currently one (1) internship opportunity available at the undergraduate or graduate<\/strong> level. We require an 8-month commitment for this internship.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The duration of this internship may last up to 20 months, depending on program needs and student enrollment status.To be eligible, you must remain an active student during the internship period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About Seattle Public Utilities:<\/strong> Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage\/recycling\/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU\u2019s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), checkout the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n SPU commits to Our City Values<\/a> and Race and Social Justice<\/a> as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a Clean City Community Engagement intern you will learn through supervised practical training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Duties may include, but <\/strong>not limited<\/strong> to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Education: <\/strong> Applicants must be currently enrolled in under-graduate or graduate-level coursework, pursuing a degree related to Environmental, Communications, Public Administration, Planning, Sociology Community Engagement or a closely related field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicants must be enrolled at least part-time or full-time and maintain a 2.5 GPA (undergraduate) or 3.0 GPA (graduate) for the duration of the internship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exception: <\/strong>Students do not need to be enrolled over the summer months but will need to provide at the end of Spring Quarter\/Semester proof of continuing and pre-registration for the Fall session as applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Licensing and Other Requirements: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Selected candidate will be required to provide an <\/em><\/strong>Abstract of Driving Record – Full <\/em><\/strong>from the DOL on or before date of hire.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ideal candidate profile: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hours: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Salary information: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Recruiter Information: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n How to Apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Incomplete applications will not be considered.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Selected applicants invited to interview will be requested to provide references.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Who may apply:<\/strong> The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.EmployerCity of SeattleAddressSeattle Municipal TowerJob Responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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