Environment & Development Intern – Sustainability, Solid Waste, Wastewater, and Regional Codes

North Central Texas Council of Governments • Internship • Arlington, Texas, United States • from $17.10 / hour • 1m ago

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of, by, and for local governments, and was established to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development.

NCTCOG’s purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions. NCTCOG is located in the Dallas / Fort Worth area.

The Department of Environment and Development is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Intern who will work closely with our team on various projects and programs aimed at enhancing the quality of life in North Central Texas. This position will support department programs on the following topics: solid waste, wastewater education, regional codes, and/or planning for growth that promotes quality of life improvement initiatives. The Intern position also provides administrative support to the department’s planning staff to facilitate department coordination, communication, and outreach efforts with NCTCOG’s member governments. For more information about the Environment and Development Department Initiatives, please see www.nctcog.org/envir.

Qualified candidates must be attending an accredited college or university while in the position and able to work at the NCTCOG Offices in Arlington, Texas. The ideal candidate would be able to work for a period of up to one year or more while attending school in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and be able to work at least 15-25 hours per week.

Please include a cover letter with your resume by saving your cover letter and resume as one document for uploading at the time of submission. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online. To be considered for any other NCTCOG position that may currently be open, applicants need to apply separately for those postings.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Supporting the Wastewater and Treatment Education Roundtable’s Annual Holiday Grease Roundup
Providing administrative support prior to and during the FY2028-2029 solid waste pass-through grants Call for Projects
Providing administrative support for committees and meetings
Coordinating and attending meetings
Documenting meetings through note taking and producing meeting summaries
Reviewing and revising documents
Creating and managing databases
Reviewing and updating website content
Collecting and analyzing data
Writing reports and compiling documents for publishing
Preparing public outreach and education materials, and supporting external meetings

Required Skills

Good communication, both verbal and written, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen to and follow instructions, coordinate with team members, and present ideas
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel desired
Good critical-thinking and problem-solving skills desired
Detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to handle multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline driven environment without diminishing the quality of work
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to be flexible and adapt to dynamic priorities in a fast-paced work environment

Required Education and Experience

Must be attending an accredited college or university in a degree-seeking program during employment
No work experience required

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Salary: $17.10/hour

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Background Check & Drug Testing:

All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check, employment history, motor vehicle record check, social security verification, education verification, and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.

E-Verify:

The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Statement Concerning Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security:

• NCTCOG participates in a defined contribution plan as an alternative to Social Security. NCTCOG offers mandatory and elective retirement plans that have been developed specifically for public-sector retirement plan participants.

• Be advised if you are hired by NCTCOG, your earnings from this job are not covered under Social Security (i.e., you will not pay Social Security taxes). This means that you will not earn credits for Social Security retirement or disability benefits in this job. If you retire or become disabled, and you are eligible for a Social Security benefit based on other work, your earnings from this job will not be used to compute your Social Security benefit. Your earnings from this job are subject to Medicare taxes and will count for purposes of the Medicare program. For more information on how you may qualify for Social Security benefits, visit www.ssa.gov.

Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.

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