Environmental Intern - Year-Round

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We are recruiting for a part-time, temporary intern in our Environmental/Business Services department. This position includes various analytical chemistry laboratory tasks, environmental sampling field work, office and laboratory administrative tasks, use of the laboratory information management system, and interacting with Energy Northwest and external customers.

Chemistry, Environmental Science or related scientific or engineering majors are preferred. Ideal candidate is a student who is interested in analytical chemistry and environmental science field work.

Approximate work schedule for this position is flexible to the student's class schedule and will be approximately 15-20 hours a week during the school year with the option of full-time during the summer months. Local candidates only (must live within a reasonable commuting distance to our site).

Provide entry-level to more advanced technical support for the designated organization based on assigned projects and student skill level. This position will be directly accountable to assigned department staff and will support assigned project related activities and initiatives.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES* Support assigned routine department activities

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires current part to full time enrollment status in a bachelor’s or graduate degree program in a technical field related to the assigned role at an accredited college or university.

Target hire designation is determined by the expected knowledge level needed for the job duties assigned to each internship and by the expected status level of the student when the internship commences (Senior, Junior, etc).

Must maintain a minimum 2.8 cumulative G.P.A. unless approved by Human Resources. The selected candidate will be expected to be available to work onsite at the designated work location on a year-round basis if business needs warrant it. High School Diploma or GED required.

This position is open until filled.

Pay Range:

Pay is based on academic level:

Freshman Salary: $18.75 per hour

Sophomore Salary: $18.75 per hour

Junior Salary: $24.44 per hour

Senior Salary: $26.52 per hour

Benefits

Temporary employees may be required to participate in the Washington State Pension Plan (PERS) and may also be eligible to enroll in medical insurance if the duration and hours worked requirements are met. Temporary employees accrue paid time off that is available to use after 90 days of employment.

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