Jobs & Internships

Job Openings

We have no job openings at this time, but if you are interested in future opportunities, please submit a cover letter and resume to: Sally Bethea, Executive Director, c/o Christina York, Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, 3 Puritan Mill, 916 Joseph Lowery Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30318 or email to cyork@ucriverkeeper.org.

Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is an equal opportunity employer and considers candidates for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Job Openings with our Partners
The Coosa River Basin Initiative is looking for an energetic, self-motivated river advocate and educator to serve as Program Coordinator in North America's most biologically diverse river basin. The Program Coordinator is responsible for CRBI's education, water monitoring and restoration programs, and assists the Executive Director with advocacy advocates. Download the job description and application here, or visit the website here.

The Georgia River Network has openings for a part-time Administrative Assistant and a full-time Community Programs Coordinator.
Application Procedures: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and samples of relevant work products demonstrating how your traits, expertise, experience, and skills match the job responsibilities and qualifications. Please submit application materials electronically to Dana Skelton, Director of Administration & Outreach, dana@garivers.org. No calls, please.
Non-Discrimination Policy: Georgia River Network is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, political affiliation, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or age.

Internships

Through the Internship program, Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper brings students and graduates at all levels to our office, where they can work side-by-side with knowledgeable professionals and receive support from the internship coordinator. We offer unpaid and a few paid internship opportunities in all areas of our work including education, legislation/policy, communications, field work, fundraising, legal, and general administrative.

Legal Internship Program:
UCR has legal internships available year-round to law students for part-time work during the semester and full-time or part-time during the summer. A legal internship with UCR will provide a wide spectrum of experience that will transfer to future environmental-related work opportunities. Legal interns work under the close direction and supervision of our General Counsel, but also have opportunities to work in collaborative efforts with other staff and outside organizations. Work will include legal research and writing, advocacy and policy work, field investigations, stakeholder meetings, and involvement with litigation. Funding may be available for paid internships. Experience and/or course work in environmental law, water resources, environmental justice, and the Clean Water Act is recommended.

Other Internship Opportunities:
UCR has other opportunities for interns to become involved and help promote our mission. Interns at UCR are given the opportunity that are hands-on both demanding and rewarding. We offer internships with experience to a variety of topics in a variety of fields such as environmental policy, chemistry, ecology, education, office administration, fundraising, cleanups, field work and special events. Most internships are unpaid, but offer real world experience in the non-profit business world and provide exposure and education on the challenges facing our natural resources.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and recent grades. Cover letters should address the candidates' personal goals and interests, as well as their experience and interest in working for UCR. Send applications to Attn: Christina Cooper via email (cyork@ucriverkeeper.org), or by fax (404) 352-8676, or by mail 3 Puritan Mill, 916 Joseph Lowery Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30318.