Internship - Marketing and Education Water Conservation - Public Works

Hiring Rate: $17.50 per hour

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

Deadline to Apply: 04/21/2026

Internship Summary:

We are seeking a driven, enthusiastic, detail-oriented Water Resources Program Intern. This internship includes opportunities to learn about historical, current and future water policy, water resource management and City water conservation initiatives. In this role, you will support departmental efforts to effectively manage historical and active digital records related to operational and long-term water resources management efforts. You will also have opportunities to engage the public at key outreach events and gain hands-on, real-world experience related to water conservation programming.

Responsibilities include helping organize electronic policies and division records to prepare for migrating into a Sharepoint environment, assisting in reviewing water obligations related to new requests for City water service, and using writing and research skills to help draft informational content for Prescott's long term water management plan. Projects will also include assisting with water conservation rebate application reviews, assisting customers with EyeOnWater® leak detection signups and staffing public outreach events

Scope:

Support the City of Prescott's Water Resources Management efforts by:

• gathering and organizing data and records from various sources
• collaborating with team members to verify data and check for errors, inconsistencies, or duplicates
• participating in the file folder placement and renaming process
• engaging in water resources demand management planning conversations
• assist with water obligation cataloging for long term planning data management
• learning about and assisting with water conservation rebate processing and record keeping
• assisting customers with EyeOnWater® smart meter leak detection questions
• Staff and provide customer support at public events such as Prescott Farmers Market, City workshops and with HOAs
• Assist with water additional water conservation outreach projects as needed
• supporting daily administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

Current enrollment or recent graduation from an undergraduate or graduate program in natural sciences, sustainability, conservation, environmental education or business field

Employee Core Beliefs 

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Acting with Integrity, Working as a Team, Being Accountable, Practicing Innovative Problem Solving, Take Pride in Excellent Results, Focusing on Our Community and Being Nice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in using computers
• Skill in using Excel and writing basic reports in Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• A passion for water resource related work
• Outstanding multitasking abilities
• Skill in accurately documenting daily work tasks
• Skill in communicating
• Skill in solving problems
• Ability to recognize occupational hazards of work
• Ability to follow safety principles, regulations, and safe work practices
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with City employees
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to collect and organize facts and data
• Ability to record field data manually and by using computer programs
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work on tasks without constant supervision

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office setting, with occasional outdoor public event work.
• Clearly sees, with correction if necessary.
• Clearly, concisely, and effectively communicates in person, via email, and by telephone.

The following physical abilities are required to perform the work asked of this position:

• Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.

Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Drug screening
• Motor vehicle records check
• Criminal background screening

City of Prescott Contact Information

201 N. Montezuma Street

Prescott, AZ 86301

Email: hr@prescott-az.gov

Website: www.prescott-az.gov

Phone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-832-1222

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.