Water Resources & Planning Intern
Coachella Valley Water District Palm Desert, California, United States
- Location: Palm Desert, California, United States
- Categories: Environmental Services, Internship, Natural Resources, Planning and Development
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: May 14, 2026
Job Description:
Water Resources & Planning Intern
Description
Job SummaryCOACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
invites applications for the position of:
WATER RESOURCES & PLANNING INTERN
Position Title: Water Resources & Planning Intern
Department: Environmental Services
Location: Palm Desert, California
Hours Required: Part-time, [20-40 hours/week] (flexible scheduling available)
Compensation:$16.90/hour
About the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD):
At Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), our mission is to meet the water-related needs of the people through dedicated employees, providing high quality water at a reasonable cost. As a multifaceted agency, CVWD delivers irrigation and domestic (drinking) water, collects and recycles wastewater, provides regional stormwater protection, replenishes the groundwater basin, and promotes conservation.
If you are interested in making an impact in your community while gaining real-world career experience in the water industry, CVWD invites you to apply for this exciting internship opportunity.
What We Offer:
- Networking opportunities with professionals in the fields of sustainability, water resource planning, and environmental services.
- Opportunities to make a direct impact in your community through meaningful work.
- Exposure to government operations within a special district.
Essential Functions
Duties of the Water Resources Planning intern may include tasks such as: assisting with the development of an ArcGIS StoryMap focused on regional water planning and sustainability efforts, creating maps, graphics, and visual content using GIS software, organizing and reviewing datasets, creating public outreach materials, and preparing technical information for public audiences.
Knowledge, skills and abilities preferred for the Water Resources Planning Intern are: familiarity with ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS online, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with data organization, visual communication, and technical writing is desirable.
This is a part-time, non-benefited position of a limited duration. This position provides opportunity for incumbents with an interest in pursuing a career in government, to learn about “Special District” functions and gain experience by completing tasks and special assignments related to the program area. Assignments are intended to both help the District meet its business objectives as well as provide the Intern with exposure to governmental projects, programs, and processes.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Students should either be junior level or above as an undergraduate student, or graduate student. An internship may also be granted if graduation from university has occurred within one year or less.
- Students/graduates should be available to work an average of 20 hours per week.
- May only participate in the internship for up to two semesters/quarters.
- An internship may only be for either the summer or school year.
- Interns must provide copy of transcripts that include college level, or proof of graduation with the last year.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application through this listing on GovernmentJobs, including a resume. Interns must also provide copy of transcripts that include current college level, or proof of graduation within the last year.
Application Review:
Candidates under final consideration for employment with the District should expect to undergo an employment background / reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver’s license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process.
The Coachella Valley Water District provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package ensuring employees have many options to meet their healthcare, wellness and/or retirement savings goals. Providing employees with flexibility and support for all the different stages of life. Employees may pay some portion of their benefit premium costs based on the provisions of their labor-negotiated Memorandums of Understanding (MOU's) and the level of coverage they select. Additional information regarding CVWD employee benefits is available at https://www.cvwd.org/176/Benefits .
Closing Date/Time: 5/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific