Human Resources Intern

Human Resources Intern

Salary

$23.51 - $25.87 Hourly

Location

WRD Headquarters, Lakewood, CA

Job Type

Student Intern

Job Number

2026000010

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

8/21/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

General Purpose

The Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD or District) is a California Special District responsible for managing and protecting local groundwater resources for over 4 million residents. As a local government agency, WRD ensures that a reliable supply of high-quality groundwater is available through the use of stormwater capture and recycled water.

WRD is seeking a motivated Human Resources Intern to join its Administration/Human Resources Department. Under the direction of the Human Resources team, the intern will gain hands-on experience in a variety of human resources functions while supporting the Districts annual High School Summer Intensive Program. This internship offers valuable exposure to public sector human resources, recruitment, employee engagement, and workforce development initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This multifaceted internship will provide practical experience in human resources administration and special projects while supporting the Districts recruitment and workforce development efforts. The ideal candidate must be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university and pursuing a bachelors or graduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field. Candidates must be available to work a flexible schedule of 10 to 24 hours per week.

Assignments may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with recruitment activities, including scheduling interviews and communicating with candidates for internship opportunities.
• Assist with classification and compensation projects and conducting HR research under the direction of a supervisor.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and training events.
• Assist with reviewing and updating Human Resources policies, procedures, forms, and other departmental resources.
• Provide administrative support for Human Resources projects while maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Assist with meeting coordination, including preparing agendas, sending calendar invitations, taking meeting minutes, following up on action items, ordering refreshments, and assisting with meeting setup and cleanup.
• Update and maintain departmental contact databases, spreadsheets, and other records under the direction of a supervisor.
• Support special events, including the Districts High School Summer Intensive Program, by assisting with event planning, coordinating participants, collecting required paperwork, attending off-site field trips, and providing logistical support before, during, and after the program.
• Assist with preparing, organizing, and maintaining files, records, and documents.
• Assist with preparing reports, presentations, correspondence, and other Human Resources materials.
• Support Human Resources staff at career fairs, recruitment events, and other community outreach activities, as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and special projects assigned.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills and demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information.

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university or be a recent college graduate (within six months) with a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field.
• Successful completion of a physical and a background check.
• Must provide a copy of current college transcript.

Duration

• Each internship is for one 12-month period.
• The work schedule for interns is intended to be part-time, but extended work schedules may be allowed during school breaks or as the student's schedule permits.
• Flexible, part-time (10 to 24 hours per week) schedule coordinated to work with school schedules but will not exceed more than 990 hours in the fiscal year (July 1 through June 30).

COMPENSATION: $23.51 per hour for undergraduate students and $25.87 per hour for graduate students.

For purposes of employment, interns are considered temporary employees and are not eligible for any benefits unless required by law.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until 08/21/2026. WRD reserves the right to fill or close the position at any time, before or after 08/21/2026.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

To be considered for this opportunity please complete the application process for this position located at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wrd.

The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the screening process, which will include a panel interview and possible written exam.

Final candidates must be able to prove legal U.S. residency, pass a background check, and a physical exam.

The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application and Selection Process:

To be considered for this opportunity, please complete the application for this position located at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wrd.

Incomplete submissions may result in disqualification. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the screening process, which may include a panel interview and a written exam.

Final candidates must be able to prove their ability to work legally in the U.S., pass a background check, and a physical exam.

The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For purposes of employment, temporary employees and interns are not eligible for any benefits unless required by law.

Pursuant to state law, temporary employees and interns are eligible for 40 hours of paid sick leave in accordance with the District's sick leave policy after completion of 90 calendar days of employment. Any unused hours of sick leave will be forfeited as of December 31st. A new accrual of 40 hours will be provided at the start of the calendar year. Upon completion of the internship assignment, unused sick leave will be lost.

01

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02

Are you currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university, or are you a recent graduate (within the past six months) with a degree in, or closely related to, the field of this internship, or a current graduate student?

• Yes
• No

03

If you selected yes in the question above, please state your major here:

04

Applicants must provide copies of their college/ university transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) or degree. Have you uploaded the required documentation to your on-line application? Note: Applications received without the required documentation will be considered incomplete and removed from consideration.

• Yes
• No

05

Tell us the reason you are interested in this internship and if selected, what you expect to gain from the experience.

Required Question

Employer Water Replenishment District

Address 4040 Paramount Blvd.

Lakewood, California, 90712

Phone 562-275-4300

Website www.wrd.org