Internship - Marketing and Education Water Conservation - Public Works
About The Position
We are seeking a driven, enthusiastic, detail-oriented Water Resources Program Intern. This internship includes opportunities to learn about historical, current and future water policy, water resource management and City water conservation initiatives. In this role, you will support departmental efforts to effectively manage historical and active digital records related to operational and long-term water resources management efforts. You will also have opportunities to engage the public at key outreach events and gain hands-on, real-world experience related to water conservation programming.
Requirements
- Current enrollment or recent graduation from an undergraduate or graduate program in natural sciences, sustainability, conservation, environmental education or business field
- Skill in using computers
- Skill in using Excel and writing basic reports in Word
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- A passion for water resource related work
- Outstanding multitasking abilities
- Skill in accurately documenting daily work tasks
- Skill in communicating
- Skill in solving problems
- Ability to recognize occupational hazards of work
- Ability to follow safety principles, regulations, and safe work practices
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with City employees
- Ability to exercise sound judgment
- Ability to collect and organize facts and data
- Ability to record field data manually and by using computer programs
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to work on tasks without constant supervision
Responsibilities
- helping organize electronic policies and division records to prepare for migrating into a Sharepoint environment
- assisting in reviewing water obligations related to new requests for City water service
- using writing and research skills to help draft informational content for Prescott's long term water management plan
- assisting with water conservation rebate application reviews
- assisting customers with EyeOnWater ® leak detection signups
- staffing public outreach events
- gathering and organizing data and records from various sources
- collaborating with team members to verify data and check for errors, inconsistencies, or duplicates
- participating in the file folder placement and renaming process
- engaging in water resources demand management planning conversations
- assist with water obligation cataloging for long term planning data management
- learning about and assisting with water conservation rebate processing and record keeping
- assisting customers with EyeOnWater® smart meter leak detection questions
- Staff and provide customer support at public events such as Prescott Farmers Market, City workshops and with HOAs
- Assist with water additional water conservation outreach projects as needed
- supporting daily administrative tasks as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
