On-land Visual Trash Assessment (OVTA) Internship

Organization
City of San Jose Environmental Services Department
Job Description

About the On-land Visual Trash Assessment Internship

The Environmental Services Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) part-time unbenefited Undergraduate/Graduate Student Intern position.

The On-land Visual Trash Assessment (OVTA) intern will provide support to the Stormwater Management group and the Adopt-a-Storm Drain team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Tracking and analyzing trash levels for an enhanced street sweeping pilot program:

  • Conduct field visits and surveys along specific street segments across San Jose.
  • Track and coordinate enhanced street sweeping activities.
  • Collect data, submit 311 requests (as appropriate), and update and review dashboards for OVTAs.
  • Perform data analysis, generate reports, and create charts. 
  • Assist with departmental memorandums.

Outreach and Community Engagement:

  • Provide outreach to and delivery of materials to OVTA-adjacent properties.
  • Promote the Adopt-a-Storm Drain program at planned and seasonal community presentations and events.

Administrative Support:

  • Support Adopt-a-Storm Drain program operations such as tool inventory, preparation, and distribution.
  • Handle mailings, phone coverage, and monitoring of the team email inbox and hotline.
  • Perform basic data entry, data comparison, and update contact lists.
  • Assist with sorting, filing, and organizing non-urgent projects.
  • Support in editing and/or creating simple documents, flyers, and other materials as needed.

Duration of Assignment

Approximately 1 year, with the possibility to extend. 

FT/PT
Part Time
Application Deadline