• Learn and assist with activities supporting Metropolitan’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) 5-Year Update, including research, information gathering, and documentation support.
• Assist in collecting, compiling, organizing, and analyzing information related to sustainability initiatives, including Zero Waste and Sustainable Procurement efforts.
• Support research and review of sustainability-related policies, guidance, best practices, legislation, regulations, and program information.
• Assist in tracking implementation activities, maintaining records, verifying data, and preparing summaries, reports, presentations, and other supporting materials.
• Participate on project teams and support coordination efforts across departments and with internal stakeholders as needed.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes, organization, or reporting methods to support sustainability initiatives.
• Provide general administrative and office support activities related to assigned projects and initiatives.
• Perform other related Student Intern duties as assigned.

Schedule: (PART TIME) Monday through Friday with every other Friday off.

• Full-time (during summer break) and/or Part-time (up to 18 hours per week)
• Estimated assignment length ranges from three to twelve months; dates are flexible.
• Assignment length will be determined based on the student’s class schedule, availability, and employer needs

Education and Experience: Current enrollment in an accredited four-year college or university carrying a minimum of 12 semester units or 8 quarter units with junior or senior standing in a related major and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or current enrollment in an accredited graduate degree program in a related major with a grade point average of 2.75 or higher.

Relevant Experience. Ideal Areas of Study: Students pursuing degrees in environmental studies, sustainability, climate science, environmental policy, public administration, urban planning, business administration, supply chain management, economics, engineering, environmental science, or closely related fields are encouraged to apply.

License(s): Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

For information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits District Temporary Employees (Unrepresented)