Jobs
Watershed Educator - This position has been filled.
Friends of the St. Clair River is seeking to fill a brand-new position: Watershed Educator. The Watershed Educator will bring traditional classroom learning to life through hands-on exploration of the natural world. The Watershed Educator will support our new St. Clair River Watershed Pen Pals: From Creeks to Coast program and our Sturgeon Science School program. The Watershed Educator will be a motivated, outgoing individual with a program-builder mentality who will continue to build and expand upon our environmental education programs and community outreach.
Apply online and email the Executive Director your resume at [email protected].
Friends is an Equal Opportunity Employer that supports and subscribes to a policy of nondiscrimination in all employment decisions. Employment with Friends is on an at-will basis.
Scholarships
Earth Fair Emerging Environmentalist - $1,000
The Earth Fair Emerging Environmentalist Scholarship recognizes St. Clair County graduating seniors, post secondary and trade school students planning a career path with an environmental emphasis. Applicants must be a permanent resident of St. Clair County, although they may be attending elsewhere. Scholarships of $1,000 per student will be awarded. Award determinations will be made with the assistance of the St. Clair County Earth Fair Committee. The scholarship opens in January each year and closes in March. Scholarship recipients will be notified by email by April 1. Recipients are encouraged to participate in an awards ceremony at Earth Fair the last Saturday in April.
Apply online at https://earthdayfair.com/efee-scholarship/.
Internships
Our internships are appropriate for a college student, recent graduate or young professional looking for hands-on application, field experiences, and networking. We offer both paid and unpaid experiences depending on the position and the season. Generally, the positions are posted each year in March or April, interviews are held in May with positions beginning in May.
Internship opportunities and availability fluctuate year to year. If you are interested in an internship and do not see it posted here, please reach out to [email protected].