Policy Intern

Metropolitan-Water-Reclamation-District-of-Greater-Chicag; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago invites enthusiastic students to join its internship program in Chicago. The intern will support the Board of Commissioners by completing substantive projects in policy, research, or communications and help advance water resource policy initiatives.

Applicants must be enrolled in Environmental Studies, Public Policy, or Communications, and show strong written and verbal communication, teamwork, and proficiency with Microsoft Office,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet objective/key deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office products, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Well-Organized and flexible; able to move from project to project without delay.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• A passion to gain government experience and learning.

Responsibilities

• Support Board of Commissioners office; complete at least one substantive project in policy, research, or communications.
• Assist with water resource policy initiatives and external engagement efforts and partnerships.
• Experience in research, data analysis, reporting, and communications.

Skills

Multitasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Teamwork

Government interest

Education

Env Studies student

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Additional Forms Cover Letter
Letter of Recommendation
Resume

MWRD's Internship Program offers paid internship positions. While the main focus is on wastewater management, there are opportunities to gain knowledge and practical experience in a wide range of functions in each department.

Paid Interns

Paid interns are limited to 119 working days per calendar year and receive $18.00 per hour.

Required Documents

• Letter of recommendation from a class instructor, professor, or Internship Coordinator from current school or university.
• Resume.

Eligibility Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program in an accredited college or university and will be enrolled in the 2026/2027 school year.
• Permanent residency within the territorial boundaries of the MWRD (students may attend school outside the territorial boundaries).
• You must be a citizen or national of the United States, or an individual who is otherwise legally authorized to work in the United States.

Candidates are required to submit the Online Internship Application, cover letter, resume and letter of recommendation through MWRD’s Online Employment Center.

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is seeking an intern to support the Board of Commissioners office. The intern will complete at least one substantive project in the areas of policy, research, or communications. We are looking for a highly organized individual to assist with water resource policy initiatives and related external engagement efforts and partnerships. The ideal candidate will have experience in research, data analysis, reporting, and communications.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet objective/key deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office products, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Well-Organized and flexible; able to move from project to project without delay.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• A passion to gain government experience and learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Driver's License

Educational Requirements

Applicants must be a current graduate or undergraduate student seeking a degree in Environmental Studies, Public Policy, or Communications.