Environmental Sampling and Data Analysis Intern

Environmental Sampling and Data Analysis Intern

Recruitment began on March 6, 2026 and expires on April 6, 2026.

Current is seeking an intern to support our water quality monitoring program, H2

NOW. The Environmental Sampling and Data Analysis Intern responsibilities include, but will not be limited to:

• Supporting weekly river sampling, lab testing, sample drop off, and equipment maintenance for H2
  
  NOW
• Managing data collection, cleaning, and data visualization (specifically, statistical analysis and identifying other public environmental data sources to compare H2
  
  NOW data to)
• Assisting with Current’s summer events, including our H2
  
  NOW Summer Celebration and/or tabling at community events for H2
  
  NOW-related learning activities

ELIGIBILITY:

• Available to work up to 20 hours per week, for at least 8 weeks, between Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026
• Available to work in-person at Current’s office on Tuesdays between 9 am-5 pm
• Ability to work in-person, in the field, around the city of Chicago
• Actively enrolled in any higher education courses for the  school year
• Flexibility to attend occasional in-person events in Chicago

Our ideal candidate has the following skills and qualifications:

• Strong organization skills and a technical background (engineering, environmental science, chemistry, etc)
• Interest in water and wastewater technologies
• Experience with environmental sampling (either classroom, laboratory, or field)
• Data analysis experience, including familiarity with one of the following:
  Excel, Python, R, or similar
• Ability to adhere to standard operating procedures

• Familiarity with safety and quality assurance protocols and procedures is preferred
• Familiarity with general software platforms, including Google (Gmail, Drive, Slides), Microsoft
  365 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), and various streaming tools (Zoom, Slack)
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to self-manage projects, deadlines, calendars, and files