Water Conservation Intern - Spring 2027

Water Conservation Intern - Spring 2027

Salary

$17.22 Hourly

Location

Development Services, 90 E. Civic Center Drive, AZ

Job Type

Seasonal/Temporary

Job Number

26-0262A

Department

PUBLIC WORKS WATER

Division

PW WTR WATER CONSERVATION

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

11/8/2026 11:55 PM Arizona

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We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Water Conservation Intern. 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.

Our Values

At Gilbert, we live by four core values that shape how we work and serve our community:

Driven - We pursue excellence and take initiative to deliver results.

Kind- We treat everyone with respect, empathy, and care.

Bold- We embrace innovation, take smart risks, and challenge the status quo.

Humble- We stay grounded, listen to others, and recognize were always learning.

Were looking for an intern who shares these values and wants to grow alongside a team that lives them daily.

What Youll Experience

• Meaningful Project Work

• Dedicated Mentorship

• Professional Development

• Exposure to Municipal Government

What Youll Do

• Support the Water Conservation office in various programs and initiatives.

• Provide assistance and practical solutions to help stakeholders conserve water through:

• Water efficiency programs.

• Water conservation outreach.

• Analyze and map landscapes to match them with efficient watering budgets.

• Assist the Team in analyzing data on water conservation programs to track water savings.

• Participate in on-site field audits to help customers assess water efficiency across homes, buildings, and landscapes.

• Facilitate water conservation education through activities such as:

• Participating in elementary grade educational presentations and events.

• Organizing marketing materials.

• Assisting with the creation of new educational content.

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt. This is a part-time position, working up to 20 hours per week, with a work schedule during the hours of Monday - Thursday, 7 am - 6 pm.

This is a semester-long internship for Spring 2027. The anticipated start date for this internship is Tuesday, January 19th, 2027.

About You

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.

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 Bachelors 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 Drivers License is required.

Why Team Gilbert?

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We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide.

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Do you have at least 1 year of specialized or technical training beyond high school in Water Conservation, Environmental Science, or similar area of study?

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Employer Town of Gilbert

Address 50 E. Civic Center Drive

Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone (480) 503-6823

Website https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs