Community Outreach Intern

Job Description:

Community Outreach Intern

Description

Job Summary

COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

invites applications for the position of:

COMMUNITY OUTREACH INTERN

Position Title: Community Outreach Intern
Department: Environmental Services

Location: Palm Desert, California

Estimated Duration: April 15th - October 15th (option to extend available)

Hours Required: Part-time, [20-40 hours/week] (flexible scheduling available)

Compensation: $16.50/hour

About the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD):

At Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), our mission is to meet the water-related needs of the people through dedicated employees, providing high quality water at a reasonable cost. As a multifaceted agency, CVWD delivers irrigation and domestic (drinking) water, collects and recycles wastewater, provides regional stormwater protection, replenishes the groundwater basin, and promotes conservation.

If you are interested in making an impact in your community while gaining real-world career experience in the water industry, CVWD invites you to apply for this exciting internship opportunity.

Position Overview:

CVWD is seeking a motivated and community-oriented intern, familiar with regional needs and Tribal community priorities, to assist in community outreach efforts and support the Environmental Services Department. This position will support the development of the Coachella Valley Regional Water Resilience Plan, which will assess climate vulnerabilities to water systems in the region. This position offers the opportunity to gain knowledge and hands-on experience in community outreach, climate change adaptation, and groundwater management. This is a part-time, non-benefited position of limited duration.

What We Offer:

• Hands-on experience with environmental projects and community outreach initiatives.
• Networking opportunities with professionals in the water resources and environmental services fields.
• Opportunities to make a direct impact in your community through meaningful work.
• Exposure to government operations within a special district.

Essential Functions

Essential Tasks:

• Engage with well owners and community members to collect data on domestic and small water systems.
• Provide outreach to raise awareness about climate change impacts on groundwater and domestic wells.
• Support workshops, meetings, and events to share findings and gather feedback from the community.
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information while collecting and managing data.
• Support data management tasks, including using tools such as Microsoft Excel, Access, and ArcGIS to compile and analyze data.
• Collaborate with staff to document findings in reports and presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Working towards a college degree (full-time or part-time), OR has recently (one year or less) graduated college with an Associates degree or higher.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel locally for outreach and field investigations.
• Skills in GIS preferred, but not required.
• Must have CA Driver’s License.

How to Apply:
Please submit your application through this listing on GovernmentJobs, including a resume and a brief statement of interest. Interns must provide copy of class schedule or transcript that includes current college level, or proof of graduation within the last year or less.

Application Review:

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the District should expect to undergo an employment background / reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver’s license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process.

The Coachella Valley Water District provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package ensuring employees have many options to meet their healthcare, wellness and/or retirement savings goals. Providing employees with flexibility and support for all the different stages of life. Employees may pay some portion of their benefit premium costs based on the provisions of their labor-negotiated Memorandums of Understanding (MOU's) and the level of coverage they select. Additional information regarding CVWD employee benefits is available at https://www.cvwd.org/176/Benefits .

Closing Date/Time: 4/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$16.50 Hourly