Hybrid Government Relations Internship: Water Policy

Santa Clara Valley Water District (CA); San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 32.000 - 46.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work schedule

Capstone project

Zusammenfassung

Valley Water is offering a Summer Internship in the Office of Government Relations in Sacramento with a hybrid schedule. The program runs Feb–Sept with part-time start, full-time summer, and part-time return, including professional development, networking events, and Capstone presentation.

Interns will travel to San Jose for in-person events, and interviews occur in November. Compensation is $28.27 per hour, with hybrid telework and CA-based work requirements.

Qualifikationen

• Pursuing a major in Public Policy, Environmental Studies, Political Science, Law, Communications, or related fields.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills; detail-oriented, analytical, organized.
• Comfortable engaging with new people in any environment.
• Comfortable with a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

Aufgaben

• Participate in learning sessions with interns, focusing on career readiness and networking.
• Track and analyze legislation and work with local government staff.
• Prepare speaking points, speeches, and presentations for Board members and staff.
• Attend meetings and prepare white papers and summaries to brief staff.
• Respond to inquiries from external partners and Santa Clara County residents under supervision.
• Assist in coordinating tours of Valley Water facilities for officials and stakeholders.
• Support Valley Water's participation in community events and festivals.
• Advocate and help secure support for Valley Water projects from elected officials and stakeholders.
• Interact with Board members, staff, officials, and community groups.

Kenntnisse

Policy analysis

Oral communication

Writing skills

Ausbildung

Undergraduate enrollment

Graduate enrollment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Valley Water is offering a Summer Internship in the Office of Government Relations in Sacramento with a hybrid schedule. The program runs Feb–Sept with part-time start, full-time summer, and part-time return, including professional development, networking events, and Capstone presentation.

Interns will travel to San Jose for in-person events, and interviews occur in November. Compensation is $28.27 per hour, with hybrid telework and CA-based work requirements.