Water Demand InternshipAt — Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

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Opportunity Summary 

The Conservation Intern assists staff with a variety of projects while gaining practical experience in water management, conservation, and local government. The internship is designed to provide exposure to the District’s history, mission, regulatory responsibilities, and the role of water management on the Monterey Peninsula. The intern will work primarily with the Water Demand Department and may occasionally assist the Water Resources or Environmental Resources departments to gain a broader understanding of District operations. Typical Duties • Assist staff with special projects and day-to-day departmental activities. • Learn about the District’s history, ordinances, rules, and water management programs. • Organize and digitize files and historical records. • Assist with data entry, scanning, filing, and document organization. • Help prepare educational materials, presentations, and public outreach resources. • Conduct basic research on water conservation and District programs. • Attend staff meetings, training opportunities, and field visits as appropriate.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

• The history and evolution of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District. • Water conservation and demand management programs. • Local water supply challenges and future planning efforts. • Public agency operations and regulatory processes.

Opportunity Training 

On site training by staff regarding water demand/conservation/water supply/office procedures/permitting

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

none but we have a workplace violence prevention plan that will be shared with interns

Opportunity Application Instructions 

We will ask for letters of interest from potential intern candidates to be submitted to HR (simona@mpwmd.net) and then we may follow up with supplemental questions and will want to interview as well

Program 
Internship
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
20hours per week
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing
Tags 
College of Business, College of Science