Green Infrastructure Interns
Nanticoke Watershed Alliance will accept applications for Summer 2025 Green Infrastructure Interns from March 10-April 4, 2025. Please read the full position below and follow the application instructions.
Please contact BethWasden@NanticokeRiver.org with any questions.
Nanticoke Watershed Alliance (NWA) is a nonprofit that operates within the Nanticoke River watershed. Each year, NWA hires Green Intrastructure Interns to help install and maintain municipal stormwater practices and residential conservation landscaping projects. Work sites range from Cambridge, MD, to throughout the Delaware portion of the watershed, although work is centered in Seaford and Laurel. GI Interns must be at least 18 years of age by the time the internship begins in June.
GI Interns mostly work in the Delaware portion of the Nanticoke River watershed. Work locations vary and may include Laurel, Seaford, and Bethel, DE, as well as Cambridge, MD. GI Interns work 100% outdoors and must be comfortable working in hot, humid conditions and lifting up to 50 pounds. During the summer months, GI Interns will work approximately 28 hours per week on a Tuesday through Friday schedule. Work hours in September and October will be dependent on available projects but will likely not exceed 14 hours per week.
GI Interns should be prepared to:
- Actively maintain green infrastructure projects by weeding, watering, and mulching,
- Follow verbal and written instructions,
- Read and follow stormwater and planting plans,
- Interact with municipal employees, town residents, residential clients, and NWA staff and volunteers in a pleasant, cooperative manner,
- Plant herbaceous perennials, shrubs, and trees according to best management practices,
- Remove invasive plant species,
- Remove trash from GI installations,
- Maintain provided tool kits, and
- Complete other tasks as assigned.
GI Interns must have reliable transportation, a current, valid driver’s license, and insurance. GI Interns must be at least 18 years of age. Further, GI Interns are expected to be professional and courteous while at project sites. While prior experience in gardening and knowledge about native and invasive plants is helpful, no prior experience is required. Successful candidates will attend an orientation prior to field work, and will receive extensive in-the-field training; interns must be able to communicate effectively with NWA staff, municipal employees, and community members.
GI Interns will earn $15 per hour as contractual employees. GI Interns will also qualify for mileage reimbursement, as interns must use personal vehicles for work purposes. All necessary tools will be provided.
NWA will also pay GI Interns to attend and obtain Chesapeake Bay Landscaping Professional Level 1 Certification during the internship.
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, a resume, and three references (at least two professional or academic) to Beth Wasden at BethWasden@NanticokeRiver.org. When applying, please indicate that you are applying for a Green Infrastructure Internship.