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Job Description
Hourly Rate: $19.00
Job Description
San Antonio Water System Water Conservation Internship
Looking for a rewarding opportunity to get "hands-on" experience with the largest water provider in San Antonio? The San Antonio Water System (SAWS) provides a unique environment where you will experience just that! Our Conservation Department is seeking enthusiastic interns. The Conservation Department provides water users with a wide range of incentive and education programs aimed at helping customers better manage their water usage. Interns will help in deploying these programs.
The SAWS Internship Program offers educational and work experience that will provide a base of knowledge that you can build on throughout your life.
Interns may work around their class schedules committing at least several four-hour blocks of time per week during mid-2025 Spring and 2025 Summer semesters. Interns will need to work during core business hours 8-5.
Note: Interns are not to work over 29 hours in a work week (Monday through Friday).
The Conservation Intern will support the department with conservation resources provided by SAWS.
Essential function s:- Using program management software to assess customer applications and process them quickly.
- Assisting field staff as they provide Conservation Consultation services at homes and businesses.
- Fielding customer questions about programs, regulations and other conservation related matters.
- Ensuring that data from programs is entered into the program management software quickly and accurately.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree. A wide range of degree programs are of interests and students may come from Environmental Studies, Geography, Business, Marketing or other areas.
- Must have experience with basic MS Office programs, specifically Access and Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be self- motivated and organized.
- Must have access to a vehicle for use during working hours.
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
- Prior work history that demonstrates and ability to interact with customers in person or by phone
- Experience using data to draw conclusions. This might be through paid work or academic assignments
- GIS experience is a plus
- Demonstrated interest in the conservation programs offered by San Antonio Water System
Physical requirements include lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, and kneeling, a for periods of time to perform job scope.
Working conditions are primarily indoors with work assignments outside that will be exposed to inclement weather conditions and heavy traffic, animals, and insects. Also operates a personal vehicle on as needed.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Closing Date/Time: 1/12/2025 11:59 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Antonio Water System
Show moreThe San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is a public utility owned by the City of San Antonio. SAWS serves 2 million people in Bexar County as well as parts of Medina and Atascosa counties. The population includes more than 511,300 water customers and 457,600 wastewater customers. SAWS actively seeks out public participation in its operations and planning, while SAWS volunteers strive to help their neighbors in need.
As an industry leader in conservation and water and wastewater management, SAWS provides sustainable, affordable water services. To deliver responsible water services, our investment in our employees – one of our greatest assets – ranks as a top priority.
San Antonio Water System's Board of Trustees has adopted mission, vision and values statements that serve as a foundation to move the utility forward through 2050 and reinforce San Antonio's much-deserved reputation as Waterful.
Our Mission: Sustainable, Affordable Water Services / Our Vision: To be leaders in delivering responsible water services for life. / Our Values: Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Safety.
SAWS is a values-based organization that believes in diversity in all aspects of our business. At SAWS, we attract and retain the finest individuals whose diverse talents drive innovation. We recognize that differences in race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, physical ability or any characteristic protected by law, enrich and empower our work environment. We respectfully infuse diversity in our daily work lives with the knowledge that people from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences make connections that make SAWS a success.
SAWS is committed to providing our employees with a healthy, safe, and rewarding work environment where all employees have an equal opportunity for professional and personal growth. SAWS employees go beyond what is expected – developing remarkable, award-winning programs in conservation, water resources, watershed protection and wastewater treatment.
Why Choose a Career at SAWS?
For Your Work-Life Balance: SAWS is proud to invest in its employees by offering a variety of paid time off to help meet the work-life balance goals of you and your family.
For Your Professional Growth: Professional growth is key to both our employees’ success as well as SAWS’. That’s why SAWS offers a number of professional development opportunities that achieve both personal and company goals.
For Your Future: Achieving your personal financial goals is an important part of your life. SAWS makes it easy for employees to save for retirement by providing several retirement plan options.
For Your Health: SAWS offers a range of health, dental and vision benefits, and Wellness Programs to help meet each employee’s needs.
For your Protection: SAWS offers life insurance and disability coverage to meet the need for protection against life’s unexpected events.
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