Intern- Water Conservation

The Water Conservation Intern will support the Conservation team by gaining hands-on experience and observational exposure across the full lifecycle of water conservation programs. This role is designed to provide a well-rounded understanding of how data, field operations, and community engagement work together to drive measurable water savings.

This is not a data entry position. The intern will actively use data, participate in field activities, and contribute to program improvements and customer engagement efforts.

Field Operations Support

* Assist staff with irrigation evaluations and site visits

* Observe and support water use assessments for residential and commercial customers

* Help document field observations and identify opportunities for improved efficiency

Community Engagement & Outreach

* Support educational outreach initiatives and community events

* Assist with conservation messaging and customer engagement efforts

* Collaborate with outreach staff to promote water-saving practices

Data Analysis & Action

* Use available consumption data to identify trends and high-use patterns

* Support targeted outreach efforts by helping prioritize customers for conservation actions

* Assist in translating data insights into actionable recommendations

Minimum Qualifications

* Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program related to:

* Environmental Science

* Sustainability

* Engineering

* Public Administration or related field

* Interest in water conservation, resource management, or sustainability

* Strong communication and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

* Familiarity with data analysis tools (Excel, GIS, etc.)

* Interest in fieldwork and customer-facing roles

* Ability to interpret and communicate technical information clearly

Additional Considerations

* Field participation will be a component of the role under supervision

* The position is structured as a developmental experience, not a clerical role

* The intern will be exposed to both operational and strategic aspects of water conservation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk to a significant degree; use hands to operate tools or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to pull, push, kneel, bend, squat, crawl, and twist.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Environmental factors include outdoor conditions; rugged terrain, slippery surfaces, varying weather, including, heat, cold, dry, wet weather. In addition, noise, darkness, brightness, vibrations, traffic, biological agents, chemicals, gas/ fumes, magnetic fields, or congested area. Environmental factors include indoor, flat surface, noise, sitting with occasionally walking and standing.