Internship Opportunities

The Bureau of Solid Waste Management offers paid internships, with a focus on promoting recycling in Baltimore County. These positions start at $8/hour. Academic credit is also available (depending on college and university requirements).

The Bureau accepts resumes on an ongoing basis from motivated, talented individuals with an interest in recycling and waste prevention. Interns work closely with Bureau staff promoting recycling, waste prevention, and best solid waste management practices. In doing so, interns become part of a proud tradition including more than 85 interns since 1991!

Start dates and length of internship are flexible. The Bureau's headquarters are located in the Baltimore County Office Building at 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD.

Benefits of an internship with the Bureau of Solid Waste Management include:

• purposeful work in an office environment engaging in sustainable practices;
• opportunities to initiate your own projects and the freedom to contribute creatively to newsletter and web content;
• opportunities to apply and develop skills in public relations, graphic design, research, writing, and/or other areas;
• the chance to represent the Bureau at public events and educational programs;
• a team setting that encourages input and ensures feedback;
• valuable experience working with various agencies in the County government;
• opportunities to visit solid waste/recycling facilities and attend meetings;
• validated garage parking, free of cost; and
• flexible schedules during daytime hours fit to academic, job, and other commitments.

To Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter to Tim Dunn, Public Information Specialist. For more information, call 410-887-2790. Not a candidate for such an internship? Please pass this information on to someone who is!

Intern Testimonials

Current and past interns share what they gained from their internship experience:

"Working here has been a great experience. I've grown to understand the function and structure of the Baltimore County Government. I feel much more confident in a serious office environment and I got the chance to contribute to a worthy cause - preventing waste and promoting recycling. Laidback and flexible, the internship was full of opportunities for me to express information creatively and interpret and create my own content for the web and newsletters, in addition to doing research and learning new skills. I got the chance to interact with professionals plus the public and I've learned a lot about the field."
-Tanvi, Environmental Studies major, UMBC (Fall 2009)

"During my time with the Bureau, I've had many opportunities to meet interesting individuals in both the solid waste field and throughout Baltimore County Government. I take comfort in knowing that my ideas and input are valued as much as anyone else's, and my work is not only important to the County, but the environment as well. I also value the flexibility of my work time, which allows me to modify my schedule based on the course load I receive each semester."
-Anne, Graphic Design graduate, Stevenson University (Summer 2007-Present)

Revised January 13, 2010