Internship Program

The Internship Program trains, educates and prepares pre-professionals for careers in the water industry. College undergraduates will gain practical work experience through a paid temporary job assignment related to their academic/educational field of study. Interns learn about the water industry while applying classroom theories and concepts to “real-world” work situations.

Duties

Performs research as assigned and applies academic theory, training and education to real life work situations and environments.
Participates on project teams as required.
Learns and assists with tasks related to their areas of discipline and assigned area of responsibility.
Learns and assists with planning, conducting studies/research and compiling information from various sources; provides updates and prepares reports.
Learns and assists with collecting and analyzing statistical data; generates and maintains records and report findings; makes recommendations.

Salary Information
Undergraduate students with junior standing are compensated at an hourly rate of $15.00.

Undergraduate students with senior standing are compensated at an hourly rate of $18.00.

Work Schedule
Intern work hours will vary and be mutually agreed on between the intern and his/her Supervisor. Intern work hours may not exceed 20 hours per week or 960 hours in a fiscal year.

Work location
Please refer to job posting for work location.

Hiring Process
Prospective candidates will participate in a streamlined selection process which may include a panel interview. Prior to hiring, applicants will be required to:

Pass a pre-employment screening process to include a reference check and background / security check.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship, legal residence and eligibility to work in the U.S. Please see I-9 form.

Terms and Conditions

An internship at MWD does not guarantee full time employment with the agency.
MWD does not provide benefits, vacation pay, holiday pay, or overtime pay for interns.
All interns must adhere to MWD’s dress guidelines and observe all safety rules and regulations at all times.

FAQ

For information contact:
Kelly Bowen
Email: Kbowen@mwdh2o.com
Phone: (213) 217-5645


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	Minimum Requirements

	Current enrollment in an accredited four-year college or university carrying a minimum of 12 semester units or 8 quarter units Junior or senior standing in a related major Maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. A valid California Class C Driver License




	You may mail, fax or submit your application in person. Submissions MUST include: A completed MWD Application for Employment. Statement of Purpose: a brief statement of purpose describing your reason(s) for pursuing admission to the MWD Internship Program and your career and academic goals. Official transcripts from all colleges you have attended. All Official Transcripts must be in a sealed envelope marked “Official Transcripts”. Application materials should be sent to: Human Resources Metropolitan Water District of Southern California P.O. Box 54810 Los Angeles, CA 90054-0810 The completed application packet MUST be received and date/time-stamped (not post-marked) by the Human Resources Section before 4:45 p.m. of the closing date. Application packages may also be faxed to 213-217-7770 in order to meet the deadline, but MUST be followed up by originals. Human Resources is located at 700 N. Alameda St. Los Angeles, CA. 90012. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities may be requested by calling (213) 217-7738 at least 5 working days in advance of scheduled selection process and the scheduled examination date(s).

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