Public Works Recycling Internship

About the role

The Department of Public Works - Recycling program is seeking temporary, unpaid interns. Interns must work a minimum of 8 hours and a maximum of 12 hours per week, Monday through Friday during standard business hours (8 am – 4:30 pm). The internship extends academic instruction, allowing students to apply classroom knowledge to practical projects in a county-government recycling program.

Responsibilities

• Develop recycling outreach pieces for print and web publication using computer software applications.
• Present the “Recycle More Recycle Right” message to school children and adult audiences.
• Conduct site tours of the Millersville Landfill and Resource Recovery Facility.
• Promote the County’s recycling programs to residential and commercial customers.
• Assist with the development of outreach pieces for print, mail, or web publication.
• Assist with preparing an outreach presentation and delivering it to a public audience.

Requirements

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Submit an official or unofficial transcript to verify enrollment status and GPA.

Qualifications

Preferred college majors include Marketing, Business Administration, Environmental Studies, Public Administration, Communications, Graphic Design, or related fields.

Skills

• Knowledge of recycling industry and county recycling programs.
• Ability to create outreach materials (print, web, mail).
• Presentation and public speaking skills for diverse audiences.
• Understanding of environmental policy, source reduction, landfill preservation, and natural resource conservation.
• Familiarity with solid waste facility operations and marketing/business development concepts.

Pay

Unpaid internship.

Schedule

8–12 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm.