Are you a storyteller with a “boots-on-the-ground” mentality?

At CWC, we don’t just manage programs; we protect the vitality of our community. We are looking for a Communications Manager who is part strategist, part internal reporter, and part brand ambassador.

You won’t just be writing press releases from an office – you’ll be visiting septic repair sites, capturing the progress of flood mitigation projects, and interviewing the very people whose lives are changed by our work. If you are a high-energy communicator who can turn a technical stormwater project into a compelling human-interest story, we want to meet you.

The Impact You’ll Make

• Be Our Lead Storyteller: This means researching CWC’s deep history, interviewing the public for testimonials, and translating complex program rules into clear, engaging content for social media, print, and the web.
• Act as an “Internal Reporter”: You’ll maintain a recurring “beat” with our Program Managers. You’ll head out into the field to capture high-quality photo and video content that brings our mission to life.
• Digital Visionary: You’ll oversee the CWC website, ensuring it’s not just siloes of information, but an engaging hub.
• Voice of the Organization: From drafting executive speeches to appearing on local podcasts and radio, you will be a key spokesperson building vital relationships with the media and the public.
• Culture Champion: Internally, you’ll keep our team and Board of Directors inspired. You’ll find creative ways to share weekly wins, organizational changes, and community impacts to enhance our employee experience.

Who You Are

• A Creative Strategist: You don’t wait for news to come to you. You independently identify newsworthy events and propose creative ways to share them.
• Visually Minded: You are proficient in tools like Canva and Adobe and have an eye for digital design that stops the scroll.
• Relentlessly Curious: You have a “learning mindset” and are comfortable navigating evolving technologies and systems.
• A Relationship Builder: You enjoy collaborating with a team across a diverse range of roles.
• A Juggler: you thrive on variety and can mode switch between planning an event, writing a press release and brainstorming ideas for a new initiative.

The Essentials

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related field.
• Experience: 4+ years in communications, with at least 2 years of dedicated writing and editing experience. (We can’t wait to see your portfolio!)
• Tech Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital design platforms (i.e., Adobe InDesign, Photoshop etc).
• Agility: You can pivot from a prolonged period of focused writing at your desk to traveling across the Watershed for a site visit.

Why Join CWC?

This is more than a communications role; it’s a thought partnership. You will work within the Grants and Operational Excellence team to not only share our message but to help us improve how we deliver our mission. You’ll have the autonomy to shape our voice and the support to grow your professional toolkit.

Job type: Full-time, Exempt

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, 37.5 hour work week.

Location: Arkville, NY

Compensation and Benefits

• $60,000 – $62,500
• Excellent health (MVP Platinum plan) and dental and vision insurance (Guardian). CWC pays 90% of the premiums; employee pays 10%.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans: generous employer contribution (7.5% of gross salary) and additional dollar-for-dollar, $3,000 per annum match.
• Generous paid time off

To Apply:

Email your resume and cover letter to Gemma Young, Human Resources Director, at gyoung@cwconline.org before 5pm, Friday April 10^th, 2026.

CWC is a committed Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Department: Septic Programs

Location: Arkville

Internship Positions: Two

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.

Salary range: $17.00

Application Deadline: 5pm on Friday April 24, 2026

Job Description

*This is a paid position and is in Arkville, NY, Delaware County N.Y., without ready access to mass transit options.*

The Catskill Watershed Corporation (“CWC”) is a non-profit local development corporation and local public authority established to implement the Watershed Protection and Partnership Programs in the West of the Hudson Watershed under the New York City Watershed Agreement, Filtration Avoidance Determinations, and Water Supply and Water Withdrawal Permits.

The selected internship candidates will work out of CWC’s Arkville Office and will assist Septic Programs staff in providing general, technical, and administrative services to ensure the Septic Program functions efficiently and effectively with a goal of assisting Watershed property owners and protecting water quality. CWC’s Septic Program interns will participate in field visits related to Septic Repair & Replacement, observe the full life cycle of CWC’s Septic Program assistance to the public and assist with administrative tasks.

Here is what to expect:

• You will spend time in the field visiting properties to diagnose septic issues and monitor septic system installs
• You will provide customer service to Watershed property owners, providing assistance over the phone
• You will have a Septic data compilation project to call your own – an opportunity to perform project/design data harvesting, data compilation and analysis, data cleaning or database maintenance.
• You will participate in the process of administering grants to property owners, learning about program management and business financial processes.

The selected candidates will gain experience in wastewater discipline and water quality best management practices. The successful candidates will possess an interest and career goals related to water quality protection, natural resource management, and wastewater systems.

NOTE: Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program, June – August.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Student must currently be enrolled at a college/university at the undergraduate level with coursework in science and/or engineering.

Knowledge of NRCS soil types and construction experience is a plus.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required as well as experience with Microsoft Excel (including sorting, filtering, and basic formulas).

To Apply:

Email your resume and cover letter to Gemma Young, Human Resources Director, at gyoung@cwconline.org before 5pm, Friday April 24^th, 2026.

Department: Operational Excellence

Location: Arkville

Internship Positions: One

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.

Salary range: $17.00

Application Deadline: 5pm on Friday April 24, 2026

Job Description

*This is a paid position and is in Arkville, NY, Delaware County N.Y., without ready access to mass transit options.*

The Catskill Watershed Corporation (“CWC”) is a non-profit local development corporation and local public authority established to implement the Watershed Protection and Partnership Programs in the West of the Hudson Watershed under the New York City Watershed Agreement, Filtration Avoidance Determinations, and Water Supply and Water Withdrawal Permits.

The selected internship candidate will work out of CWC’s Arkville Office. The CWC is seeking a summer intern to support a data‑focused project involving the cleanup, digitization, and consolidation of historical flood mitigation and stormwater project records. This position is well‑suited for a student in an IT, information systems, data analytics, or related technical major who is interested in applying their skills to a real‑world public sector and environmental setting.

Responsibilities include:

• Cleaning and standardizing project datasets to improve accuracy and usability
• Data entry for historical project files
• Digitizing and organizing historical flood mitigation project files
• Combining multiple spreadsheets from the stormwater program into a single, structured master dataset
• Participating in a large-scale software selection and/or software implementation project
• Assisting with data organization standards to improve long‑term usability

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experience with real‑world data cleanup and digitization projects
• Exposure to public sector environmental and flood mitigation programs
• An opportunity to contribute to long‑term organizational data improvements
• Mentorship from experienced program and data management staff

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Current enrollment in a program in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with large datasets
• Experience with Microsoft Excel (including sorting, filtering, and basic formulas)
• Familiarity with data organization, databases, or document management concepts a plus
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

NOTE: Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program, June – August.

To Apply:

Email your resume and cover letter to Gemma Young, Human Resources Director, at gyoung@cwconline.org before 5pm, Friday April 24^th, 2026.

Department: Economic Development

Location: Arkville, NY

Internship Positions: One

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm

Salary range: $17.00 per hour

Application Deadline: 5pm on Friday, April 24, 2026

Job Description

*This is a paid position and is in Arkville, NY, Delaware County N.Y., without ready access to mass transit options.*

The Catskill Watershed Corporation (“CWC”) is a non-profit local development corporation and local public authority established to implement Watershed Protection and Partnership Programs in the West of the Hudson Watershed.

The selected internship candidate will work out of CWC’s Arkville Office. The CWC is seeking a summer intern to support the Economic Development department with its local business loan portfolio. The selected candidate will assist with direct outreach, site inspections, and the compilation of critical annual reports. This position is well-suited for a student in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field who is interested in learning the mechanics of lending and regional development.

Responsibilities include:

• Communicating with loan recipients to coordinate and schedule required annual site visits.
• Compiling and organizing data for the annual business loan review report.
• Attending site visits to verify business information and ensure compliance with program guidelines.
• Job shadowing experienced staff to learn the fundamental loan underwriting, approval processes and the loan closing process.
• Assisting with digitization of records and data organization to improve the long-term usability of loan records.

What You’ll Gain:

• Direct exposure to local business operations and regional economic development strategies.
• Practical knowledge of the loan underwriting process through professional mentorship and experience participating in loan closings
• An opportunity to contribute to the financial health and reporting of CWC programs.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Current enrollment in a program for Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for professional phone and in-person outreach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for data tracking and report compilation.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain a professional demeanor during site visits.

NOTE: Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program, June – August 2026.

To Apply:

Email your resume and cover letter to Gemma Young, Human Resources Director, at gyoung@cwconline.org  before 5pm, Friday, April 24th, 2026.

Intern: Legal Services

Department: Legal / Corporate Counsel

Location: Arkville, NY

Internship Positions: One

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm

Salary range: $17.00 per hour Application Deadline: 5pm on Friday, April 24, 2026

Job Description

*This is a paid position and is in Arkville, NY, Delaware County N.Y., without ready access to mass transit options.*

The Catskill Watershed Corporation (“CWC”) is a non-profit local development corporation and local public authority established to implement Watershed Protection and Partnership Programs in the West of the Hudson Watershed under the New York City Watershed Agreement, Filtration Avoidance Determinations, and Water Supply and Water Withdrawal Permits.

The CWC is seeking a summer intern to work directly for Corporate Counsel in support of the organization’s legal and administrative functions. The selected candidate will assist in the implementation of numerous watershed protection programs through contract drafting, procurement support, and Board governance process support. This position is well-suited for a college student entering their Junior or Senior year with a strong interest in law school, or a current law student with a specific interest in environmental or municipal law.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in legal negotiations and the drafting of professional contracts.
• Supporting the procurement process by drafting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and attending mandatory pre-bid conferences.
• Drafting formal agendas and resolutions for official record.
• Attending Committee and Board of Directors meetings to observe and support governance procedures.
• Completing supplemental legal research or special projects based upon the intern’s specific interests and skill level.

What You’ll Gain:

• Direct mentorship from Corporate Counsel within a unique non-profit public authority.
• Practical experience in contract law, public procurement, and corporate governance.
• Exposure to the legal frameworks governing environmental protection and the NYC Watershed.
• An opportunity to contribute to the formal legislative and administrative records of the CWC.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Current enrollment as a rising Junior, Senior, or Law Student with a focus on Law, Political Science, or Environmental Policy.
• Exceptional writing and analytical skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Interest in environmental law, public-sector administration, or non-profit management.
• Ability to work independently, manage confidential information, and maintain a professional demeanor in board settings.

NOTE: Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program, June – August 2026.

To Apply:

Email your resume and cover letter to Gemma Young, Human Resources Director, at gyoung@cwconline.org before 5pm, Friday, April 24th, 2026.