Environment & Development Intern Sustainability, Solid Waste, Wastewater, and Regional

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of, by, and for local governments, and was established to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development.

NCTCOG’s purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions. NCTCOG is located in the Dallas / Fort Worth area.

The Department of Environment and Development is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Intern who will work closely with our team on various projects and programs aimed at enhancing the quality of life in North Central Texas. This position will support department programs on the following topics: solid waste, wastewater education, regional codes, and/or planning for growth that promotes quality of life improvement initiatives.

The Intern position also provides administrative support to the department’s planning staff to facilitate department coordination, communication, and outreach efforts with NCTCOG’s member governments. For more information about the Environment and Development Department Initiatives, please see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Qualified candidates must be attending an accredited college or university while in the position and able to work at the NCTCOG Offices in Arlington, Texas. The ideal candidate would be able to work for a period of up to one year or more while attending school in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and be able to work at least 15-25 hours per week.

• Supporting the Wastewater and Treatment Education Roundtable’s Annual Holiday Grease Roundup
• Providing administrative support prior to and during the FY solid waste pass-through grants Call for Projects
• Providing administrative support for committees and meetings
• Coordinating and attending meetings
• Documenting meetings through note taking and producing meeting summaries
• Reviewing and revising documents
• Creating and managing databases
• Reviewing and updating website content
• Collecting and analyzing data
• Writing reports and compiling documents for publishing
• Preparing public outreach and education materials, and supporting external meetings

• Good communication, both verbal and written, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen to and follow instructions, coordinate with team members, and present ideas
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel desired
• Good critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills desired
• Detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to handle multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline driven environment without diminishing the quality of work
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to dynamic priorities in a fast‑paced work environment

• Must be attending an accredited college or university in a degree‑seeking program during employment
• No work experience required

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Salary: $17.10/hour

NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.