Intern - Field Operations

Intern – Field Operations

Schedule:

7:30 am to 3:30 pm, may vary

Like working outdoors, staying active, and seeing the results of your work every day? This is hands‑on city work that keeps Fort Wayne moving.

Join the Field Operations team performing semi-skilled labor as required to which employee is assigned, using hand tools, assists in data collection, tracking, and developing report on various environmental requirements.

• Assists in stormwater field investigations, mapping, and facility inspections
• Assists in developing and updating Standard Operating Procedures
• Assists with field mapping, and GIS utility infrastructure mapping
• Assists with general research, data tracking systems, filing systems
• Assists with public outreach events, education, communication, and marketing for stormwater pollution prevention
• Assists with Stormwater Quality Management Plan update and compliance tracking

• Applicants must be enrolled at a college, university, or pursuing requirements for a degree program in environmental science, biology, public health or closely related field or are a recent graduate from a related program
• Ability to understand work processes, methods and use of equipment and machinery
• Must be at least 18 years old

This is an active outdoor role involving standing, walking, lifting, bending, and working in heat, cold, dust, and noise. Safety procedures and equipment are provided.

You’ll gain real‑world experience, consistent hours, and teamwork in a role that directly improves neighborhoods and daily life for residents. Seasonal positions are a great way to build skills, get municipal experience, and explore future city career opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer