Indio Water Authority Intern (College of the Desert)
DEFINITION:
The City of Indio Intern Program is a continuous, as needed, opportunity for both highly motivated and aspiring undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate Interns. This is an exciting opportunity for students to gain paid experience and on-the-job training at a government entity.
As one of the largest employers in the Coachella Valley, the City of Indio offers potential Interns the opportunity to work in a variety of fields through across our Departments The City of Indio Internship Program will give candidates the opportunity to develop in areas such as skills, personal development and life experiences guided by an assigned mentor.
SCHEDULE:
- The Program is 8-12 week assignment, not to exceed 150 total hour without prior approval.
- Typical work week shall between 10-15 hours per week
- Interns will be given the opportunity to work flexible hours. The working times must be within the days of Monday through Friday from the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Interns working five (5) hours per day must take a minimum thirty (30) minute/maximum sixty (60) minute, non-paid lunch break. Interns working eight (8) hours per day will be given two 15-minute breaks and must take a non-paid lunch break.
- Management has the discretion to dictate the number of hours that the Intern will complete each week.
Duties
Applicants get the opportunity to learn and develop skills in the below areas:
- Asset Management
- Water Programs
- Office Support Staff
- Basic Engineering
OTHER DUTIES THAT MAY BE INCLUDED:
- May attend a variety of City meetings, such as City Council, Planning Commission, staff meetings, and safety committee meetings; may take/prepare and transcribe meeting notes.
- May relieve other department staff during breaks and lunch.
- May provide assistance and oversight to part-time staff and volunteers.
- Data entry (e.g. conservation and rebate data, financial info)
- Update/revamp PowerPoint for IWA system overview (that could be used for speaking engagements like CV Water Academy)
- Help create/design conservation messaging like bill inserts
- Record retention/scanning
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
- A completed online application must be submitted along with completion of the supplemental questionnaire.
- A cover letter, resume, and copy of unofficial latest school transcripts must be attached to application.
- The Internship Program is open to currently enrolled students either pursuing an Associates, Undergraduate, Graduate, or Doctorate degree. A student may either be attending school on a full-time or part-time status.
- No less than an overall C (2.0) grade point average (GPA).
- If attending College of the Desert, must be able to enroll in a 2-unit Summer Work Experience course to earn academic credit while interning.
- Summer Session: June 12 - August 3, 2023
- Must pass a criminal background screening