Technical Communications Intern

The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization is seeking a Technical Communications Intern for the summer of 2025. Come get valuable experience and help us protect and improve the water quality of the Mississippi River!

About the Position

The Technical Communications Intern will assist in creating, revising, and designing critical organizational documents and communications. The intern will gain hands-on experience in technical writing, document design, and content creation for various audiences, including internal staff, board members, and the public.

Essential Duties

• Revise and update organizational manuals (e.g., safety, board), ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency in content.
• Perform editorial work on legal documents, including board packets and Requests for Board Approval (RBAs), following organizational guidelines and maintaining document quality.
• Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud (especially InDesign) and Microsoft Office for document design and layout.
• Contribute to MWMO’s communications efforts by assisting with the monthly newsletter, press releases, email bulletins, and podcast recordings.
• Gain hands-on experience with camera, audio, and video equipment to support MWMO’s outreach and communication initiatives.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including answering phones, filing, and providing support for MWMO events and outreach activities.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

Compensation

The position will pay $18.50 to $19.50 hourly, based on experience.

Benefits

Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)

Commitment

The internship will last from June–August 2025, 30–40 hours a week. Starting and ending dates are negotiable.

About the MWMO

The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization works to protect and improve water quality, habitat, and natural resources in an urban watershed that drains directly into the Mississippi River.

The MWMO partners with our member communities to invest in green infrastructure that captures, cleans, and reuses stormwater and conducts education and outreach to promote active environmental stewardship among residents. Our team monitors and tracks water quality in the watershed to help target projects, share accurate water quality information, and ensure MWMO is following best practices and the current science in all work we do.

Selection Process

Closing Date:

March 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Review of Applications:

Week of March 3, 2025

Interviews of Candidates:

First round (online): Week of March 10, 2025

Final round (in-person): To be scheduled following the first round, at the MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center, 2522 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418

Anticipated Start Date:

June 2025