With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill an Internship position in Water Conservation. 
The Water Resources Intern will report to the Water Resources & Conservation Coordinator. This position supports the Water Conservation office in a variety of different programs and initiatives. In this position you will learn how to provide assistance and practical solutions to help different stakeholders conserve water through water efficiency programs and water conservation outreach. The Intern will support water efficiency efforts by analyzing and mapping landscapes to match them with efficient watering budgets. The Intern may help the Team analyze data on water conservation programs to track water savings. This position will also have the opportunity to participate in on-site field audits that help customers assess water efficiency across homes, buildings, and landscapes. Additionally, the Intern will help facilitate water conservation education through things such as: participating in elementary grade educational presentations and events, organizing marketing materials, and assisting with the creation of new educational content.You are someone who effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive relationships, and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes. You are committed to our safety philosophy, and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.
This is a limited-term internship that will end on 6/30/2025.
At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• 1 year of specialized or technical training beyond high school in Water Conservation, Environmental Science, or similar area of study.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college working towards Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Sustainability or similar. If you have completed your degree, you may still apply.
• Junior/Senior level college students preferred, but Freshman/Sophomores also encouraged to apply.
• 2 years of experience working in a professional setting.
• 1 year of experience working with the public in customer service, community outreach or similar work.
• Must have experience and comfortability with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Must be comfortable with public-speaking and providing educational presentations and outreach.
• Must be comfortable performing field work, both indoors and outdoors. 
• Knowledge of local water resources and desert plants is a plus.
• Google Earth Pro experience preferred but not required.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License is required.

Gilbert is on a mission to be the City of the Future. We choose to “Anticipate. Create. Help people.” With over 100 years of history and growth, our focus is on keeping the thriving community that Gilbert is today well into the future. Gilbert has been named the Most Prosperous City in the Country, Best Place to Live, Work and Play, Arizona’s Most Admired Companies to Work For, and more. We hire people who share our aspiration to be driven, kind, bold, and humble. Join Team Gilbert, and help us shape a new tomorrow, today: https://youtu.be/ftB0lKDltvc In addition to a competitive salary, Gilbert offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, participation and company match in the Arizona State Retirement System and more. For more information on Team Gilbert and all we have to offer, click here.
Up For The Challenge?
Make an income while making an impact! If you are looking for an opportunity to make a visible contribution to our community, and get excited about doing interesting work that matters, then we encourage you to apply today. 
To complete and submit an on-line employment application for this position visit https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs. Incomplete applications may be rejected so please be thorough. Your resume may be included as a supplement to your application, but it cannot replace any information required for the application. 
This is a 19 Hour a Week Part-Time At-Will Position.