STUDENT PROGRAMS
Get Involved and Make a Difference!
The State Water Boards offers exciting internship and youth aid opportunities. If you are interested in mentoring with professionals whose mission is to preserve, enhance and restore the quality of California’s water resources, this is an opportunity for you.
The State Water Boards’ Internship Program offers both paid and non-paid internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students of all majors and backgrounds. The youth aid program offers opportunities to high school students to work and get paid during the summer break.
These programs are designed to provide students who have an interest in California’s water resources with practical, real-world experience. Our internships may qualify for academic credit and are coordinated between the student and school. Interns' hours vary and are dependent on the needs of the Water Boards and the intern.
If you are a student interested in water resources, an internship and youth aid position with the Water Boards may be just what you are looking for.
News Advisory: Water Boards Announce New Statewide Internship Program
Student Programs
Amazing Internship. Get Paid To Make A Difference!
The Water Boards' are seeking undergraduate and graduate students to work with dedicated mentors on important issues including climate change, water conservation, drinking water, water quality, and groundwater. Visit CalCareers for opportunities.
Requirements:
- A resume
- At least one letter of recommendation.
- A Statement of Qualification. See job posting.
- Job Application STD 678.
Have questions? Email recruitment@waterboards.ca.gov.
Intern with the Water Boards!
The Water Boards' are seeking undergraduate and graduate talent of all majors and backgrounds who have an interest in California’s water resources. The Water Boards' are responsible for monitoring water quality, ensuring safe drinking water, developing polices and permits to protect all uses of water, and providing financial assistance to protect the public and environment.
To apply for a nonpaid internship at the Water Boards, submit the following:
- A cover page (stating why you would like to intern with the Water Boards)
- A resume
- At least one letter of recommendation
Email your internship application package to internships@waterboards.ca.gov. Please include the following:
- Counties of interest
- Dates of availability
Have questions? Email recruitment@waterboards.ca.gov.
Legal Internship with the Office of Chief Counsel (OCC)
None at this time.
If you have questions please contact Anne.Hartridge@waterboards.ca.gov
Test the Waters!
Do you want to learn about enhancing and protecting California's waters, while developing career skills and abilities then this is an opportunity not to pass up. Make a difference! Join the team!
To Qualify:
- Between the ages of 15 and 18
- In high school
- Meet high school’s work permit criteria
Steps to Apply:
- Create a CalCareers Account
- Search for State Water Resources Control Board Youth Aid positions
- Read the job posting and duty statement and submit the required documents to apply
Have questions? Email recruitment@waterboards.ca.gov.
Recruitment Events
“It’s because of the formative opportunities internships have provided me that I’m excited to see the Water Boards develop a focused program,” said State Water Resources Control Board Member E. Joaquin Esquivel. “Like many sectors, the water sector is facing a tidal change as retirements multiply and challenges filling critical positions grow. I see this program as a first step to greater engagement by the Boards in workforce development challenges sector wide.
“Although it’s a benefit for us as an agency to have new bright minds at the Boards, the program is designed first and foremost to meet the needs of the students,” Esquivel said. “The work at the Water Boards is diverse, demanding and crucial to so many Californians. With a successful initial cohort, I’m hopeful the program will continue to expand the number of paid opportunities in future years."
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Contact Information
For further information please contact:
Janine Albertoni, Coordinator
Phone: 916-319-9071
1001 I Street, 18th floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Email: Internship@Waterboards.ca.gov
