Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District

Pollution Prevention Internship Available

What: A summer internship program through which the intern will be paired with a company who is looking for new and innovative approaches to waste diversion, waste minimization, and recycling.

Who: The program is designed for upper level under graduate and graduate students. Acceptable fields of study include Environmental Engineering Majors, Civil Engineering Majors, Environmental Health and Safety Majors, and Environmental Science Majors. 

When: The paid Internship will start in May 2008. Applications are due no later than February 8, 2008.  Contact Catherine Walsh at (513) 946-7732 for more details.

How: The intern will be employed by the Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District (District) and will be a contractor for the chosen company.  Intern will work at the company with assistance from a project supervisor designated by the company, a technical advisor chosen by the District, and a pollution prevention coordinator, employed by the District.  The intern will receive an intense week of pollution prevention training prior to the start date.  The intern will be expected to work a minimum of 12 weeks and a maximum of 26 weeks. 

Why: To give students an edge in obtaining full time employment after graduation, and to give businesses fresh ideas about waste reduction and recycling and save companies money.

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