Internships

College Internship Program

West Basin Municipal Water District provides great learning opportunities for college students and high school graduates through our paid, part-time internship program.  We offer the experience to learn about the water industry in the areas of Communications, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Operations, Public Administration and Water Policy & Resources. Although interns may be hired into a specific department, they do have the opportunity to work with other departments and gain experience in an area they may not have considered.  We provide our interns with opportunities to cross-train within our agency to allow a full understanding of what a water agency does.  Our goal is for interns to develop their interests in the water industry, gain knowledge of how a California Special District operates, and receive the best resources possible to succeed in the next phase of their professional career and development. 

Criteria

Here are required criteria for various departments. Please be sure to read full internship postings for requirements.

Public Administration and Human Resources

1. A recent high school graduate or current student enrolled in an accredited college or university as a freshman or sophomore through our partnership with the South Bay Workforce Investment Board.

Engineering, Operations, Water Policy & Resources Development, Public Information & Education, Finance, and Information Technology

1. Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with at least sophomore standing, or;
2. Recent completion of a bachelor’s degree in the previous six (6) months, or;
3. Currently enrolled in a graduate program.

 More Information and Tips

• Internship openings will be posted here when available.
• An internship is a paid, part-time (15-20 hours/week) position.
• The program is for a full year (July-June).
• You must submit an online application through our online portal, NEOGOV.
• Please read the full internship posting and submit all required items.
• The West Basin Human Resources Department will conduct a Q&A webinar to assist students with any questions they may have regarding the recruitment process, the available positions and general insights and tips on how to get hired by any employer.
  • Register for the "Internship Program Application Tips" webinar, taking place on Tuesday, April 14, from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

High School Volunteer Program

Coming soon!

Welcome to the college intern cohort for 2025-2026!