Allen Soil and Water Conservation District
Water Resources Assistant
Allen Soil and Water Conservation District, Lima, Ohio, United States, 45807
Allen Soil and Water Conservation District
Recruitment began on January 8, 2026
and the job listing Expires on February 8, 2026
POSITIONS OFFERED:
Two temporary, seasonal college internships – Water Resources Program Assistants
LOCATION:
Allen Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) – Lima, Ohio
INTERNSHIP PERIOD:
400 Hours, Summer Semester/Quarter 2026 Internship will commence on or about May 11th and end on or about July 27th (both will be based on intern availability). Ten, forty-hour work weeks are generally conducted Monday through Friday. Eight-hour work day usually begins at 8:00 am and ends at 4:30 pm with a 30-minute lunch break.
COMPENSATION:
$13.00-$13.50/hour through a bi-weekly paycheck
APPLICATION PERIOD:
Accepting resumes through Monday, March 2, 2026. Resumes need to include an objective statement clarifying the connection to the position duties/responsibilities listed below. Submissions can be emailed, hand delivered or sent through standard mail – as long as they are received in the Allen SWCD office by 4:30 PM on 3/2/26. Submit to Stormwater Coordinator Lydia Archambo at Lydia@allenswcd.com or via the address in the letterhead.
SCOPE AND SUPERVISION:
The positions for the Water Resources Assistants are temporary, involving both field and office work. Each intern will assist both the Urban Stormwater and the Information/Outreach Programs. The positions will be under the day-to-day supervision of the individual Program Coordinators.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with stream outfall monitoring, illicit discharge investigations, and associated computer and other record maintenance.
Install storm drain markers in neighborhoods and leave info piece at each home/business. Document via GPS and prepare associated database.
Perform pond plantings and associated maintenance and protection.
Assist with public information and outreach activities and meetings
Assist with all other SWCD programs as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be enrolled in college in a major course of study relevant to water resource management or be able to show interest in the environment.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate maturity, responsibility and initiative through previous work or project history and references.
Applicants must be physically able to perform field work including but not limited to walking long distances, walking on rough and sloping ground, and walking up and down stream banks.
Applicants must have a valid driver’s license.
INTERVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS:
Interviews will be conducted in March with the goal of announcing successful candidates by March 28, 2026.
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and the job listing Expires on February 8, 2026
POSITIONS OFFERED:
Two temporary, seasonal college internships – Water Resources Program Assistants
LOCATION:
Allen Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) – Lima, Ohio
INTERNSHIP PERIOD:
400 Hours, Summer Semester/Quarter 2026 Internship will commence on or about May 11th and end on or about July 27th (both will be based on intern availability). Ten, forty-hour work weeks are generally conducted Monday through Friday. Eight-hour work day usually begins at 8:00 am and ends at 4:30 pm with a 30-minute lunch break.
COMPENSATION:
$13.00-$13.50/hour through a bi-weekly paycheck
APPLICATION PERIOD:
Accepting resumes through Monday, March 2, 2026. Resumes need to include an objective statement clarifying the connection to the position duties/responsibilities listed below. Submissions can be emailed, hand delivered or sent through standard mail – as long as they are received in the Allen SWCD office by 4:30 PM on 3/2/26. Submit to Stormwater Coordinator Lydia Archambo at Lydia@allenswcd.com or via the address in the letterhead.
SCOPE AND SUPERVISION:
The positions for the Water Resources Assistants are temporary, involving both field and office work. Each intern will assist both the Urban Stormwater and the Information/Outreach Programs. The positions will be under the day-to-day supervision of the individual Program Coordinators.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with stream outfall monitoring, illicit discharge investigations, and associated computer and other record maintenance.
Install storm drain markers in neighborhoods and leave info piece at each home/business. Document via GPS and prepare associated database.
Perform pond plantings and associated maintenance and protection.
Assist with public information and outreach activities and meetings
Assist with all other SWCD programs as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be enrolled in college in a major course of study relevant to water resource management or be able to show interest in the environment.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate maturity, responsibility and initiative through previous work or project history and references.
Applicants must be physically able to perform field work including but not limited to walking long distances, walking on rough and sloping ground, and walking up and down stream banks.
Applicants must have a valid driver’s license.
INTERVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS:
Interviews will be conducted in March with the goal of announcing successful candidates by March 28, 2026.
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