Environmental Programs Intern

Description The City of Indio Internship Program is a continuous, as needed, opportunity for both highly motivated and aspiring undergraduate, graduate and doctorate Interns. This is an exciting opportunity for students to gain paid experience and on-the-job training at a government entity. As one of the largest employers in the Coachella Valley, the City of Indio offers potential Interns the opportunity to work in a variety of fields across our departments. The City of Indio Internship Program will give candidates the opportunity to develop in areas such as skills, personal development and life experiences guided by an assigned mentor. Duties Applicants get the opportunity to learn and develop skills in the below areas:

Assistance with Project Management: Gain hands-on experience by assisting in the planning and overseeing of city-wide projects. Communication Skills: Developing professional written and verbal communication skills through interaction with staff, vendors, consultants, and members of the public. Regulatory Support: Gain experience researching policies, procedures, regulations, and technical documents. Environmental Policy: Exposure to federal, state, and local environmental regulations and how they apply to city operations.

OTHER DUTIES THAT MAY BE INCLUDED:

• Attend a variety of City meetings, such as City Council, Sustainability Commission and staff meetings; may take/prepare and transcribe meeting notes.
• Assisting with research and analysis related to environmental compliance and conservation initiatives.
• Engage in data entry tasks including updating compliance records and databases.
• Supporting project coordination activities such as scheduling, documentation, meeting preparation, and follow-up tracking.
• Data collection, entry, validation, and recordkeeping practices for environmental programs.
• Contribute to city sustainability efforts through support of waste diversion, stormwater and greenhouse gas reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• A completed online application must be submitted along with completion of the supplemental questionnaire.
• A cover letter, resume, and copy of latest school transcripts must be attached to application.
• The Internship Program is open only to currently enrolled students either pursuing an Associates, Undergraduate, Graduate, or Doctorate degree. A student may either be attending school on a full-time or part-time status.
• No less than an overall C (2.0) grade point average (GPA).
• Must pass a criminal background screening

Additional Information

SCHEDULE:

• The Program is a 12 week assignment, not to exceed 120 total hour without prior approval
• Typical work week shall between 10-15 hours per week
• Interns will be given the opportunity to work flexible hours. The working times must be within the days of Monday through Friday from the hours of 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
• Interns working five (5) hours per day must take a minimum thirty (30) minute/ maximum sixty (60) minute, non-paid lunch break. Interns working eight (8) hours per day will be given two 15 minute breaks and must take a non-paid lunch break.
• Management has the discretion to dictate the number of hours that the Intern will complete each week.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please complete an online application and answer all supplemental questions.

In addition, please attach to your application a (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and a (3) copy of your most recent school transcript that shows your overall GPA and grade level.

Benefits

No benefits are provided for this position.