The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC), a federal-interstate water resource management agency, currently has one internship opportunity:

• Water Resources Resilience Plan Intern - priority given to applications received before July 29, 2026

How to Apply

• Send cover letter and resume to Avery Lentini, DRBC, Avery.Lentini@drbc.gov 

Overview

The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) is seeking an intern to support development of the Water Resources Resilience Plan (WRRP), which is focused on advancing resilience of the Delaware River Basin's water resources to climate change impacts. This position will support outreach and community engagement aspects of the WRRP, with additional opportunities to engage in technical aspects of the plan development. The successful candidate will serve on DRBC's External Affairs and Communications team and will be part of the cross-sectional WRRP team, collaborating with staff throughout the agency.

The paid internship is available for up to 37.5 hours/week, with a flexible end date up to 12 months after the date of hire. The salary range is $16-21.50/hr. We are open to working with the applicant to find a schedule that accommodates school or other obligations. The internship is a hybrid position, with frequent attendance at external weekend and/or evening events throughout the Delaware River Basin required.

Job Duties

Specific job duties may be tailored to the candidate's interests and experience and may include:

• Serving as a representative of DRBC and fostering relationships with community stakeholders and partners to educate the public on the WRRP process and its impact on communities.
  
  
• Staffing community outreach events to share information and recruit the public to participate in a survey.
  
  
• Processing, synthesizing and reporting on survey data.
  
  
• Assisting with planning, promoting and executing in-person and virtual listening session events, including venue selection, event logistics, advertisement and notetaking.
  
  
• Developing visual materials and/or a digital campaign to promote education about the WRRP and receive input from stakeholders.
  
  
• Developing targeted digital outreach to community groups, regional organizations and other coalitions/entities about public input opportunities and plan milestones.
  
  
• Supporting limited technical work related to the WRRP, which could include geospatial data interpretation, preparing maps and other figures and reviewing and summarizing technical reports, as interest allows.
  
  
• Participating in internal team meetings and other agency events as relevant.

Required Experience and Skills

• Experience in planning and executing outreach and community engagement events for varied audiences. Local experience in the Delaware River Basin region is not required but is preferred.
  
  
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
  
  
• Candidates must be comfortable periodically staffing events alone, with proper training.
  
  
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a college degree in a related field, with coursework relating to environmental studies, water resources, climate science, planning, sociology, communications and/or community relations.
  
  
• Experience working with geospatial data in Microsoft Excel, Python, R, ArcGIS or other similar tools is not required, but is preferred.
  
  
• Experience in working with diverse communities and commitment to DEIJ principles.

Other Requirements

Due to the nature of the position, a valid driver's license, reliable transportation and English fluency is required. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to frequently work in outdoor weather conditions, on and near water.
  
  
• Ability to frequently move materials between locations, up to 50 lbs.
  
  
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

How to Apply

• Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Avery Lentini at Avery.Lentini@drbc.gov.
  
  
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with priority given to applications received before 7/29/26.