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Sacramento Government Relations Intern
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Position Number: 5924845
Location: San Jose, CA
Position Type: Public Relations, Marketing and Communications

Sacramento Government Relations Intern

Valley Water

Salary: $26.31 Hourly

Job Type: Internship/Temporary Worker

Job Number: 00236-SI

Location: CA, CA

Department: External Affairs Summer Internship Program

Closing: 1/26/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
Sacramento Internship in the Office of Government Relations
Location: Sacramento Office - 1121 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Start Date: March 17, 2025 or March 24, 2025

Overview:

Are you interested in natural resources and environmental protection? Do you want to gain valuable experience working on state policies related to climate change, water supply, and flood protection? Do you want to expand your network and build your resume while learning about the state legislative process? If you do, then Valley Water's Sacramento Government Relations internship may be right for you! Valley Water's mission is to provide Silicon Valley with safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment, and economy. We manage an integrated water resources system that includes the supply of clean, safe water, flood protection, and stewardship of streams on behalf of Santa Clara County's 2 million residents. Our popular internship program provides excellent opportunities to explore your chosen career path, develop industry specific skills and knowledge, and increase your professional network! This position is a hybrid internship where the candidate will start in March and then join the summer program for June to August and conclude in September. During the Summer program, this intern will be given professional development training, participate in networking events, attend virtual meetings with our San Jose office, and prepare a Capstone presentation at the end of the program. Valley Water's Sacramento Office of Government Relations serves as the internal and external connection for state legislation, regulation, and supplemental funding opportunities for Valley Water.

Internship Location Status:

This internship will be held in Valley Water's Sacramento Office - 1121 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, near the State Capitol.
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working up to 40% remote and 60% onsite. For hybrid work, the intern must perform their work in the State of California within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in (Sacramento, California) by their start date.

Required License or Certificate

We Look For Interns Who Are:

Pursuing a major in Public Policy, Environmental Studies, Political Science, Law, Communications, or other majors with a nexus to public policy or environmental management.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent writing and oral communication skills, detail oriented, analytical, organized, quick learner a MUST.
Comfortable engaging new people in any environment.
Comfortable with a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

As An Intern You Will:

Track and analyze legislation.
Prepare speaking points, speeches, and presentations for elected officials and staff.
Advocate and secure support for important Valley Water projects from elected officials and advocacy stakeholders.
Interact with Valley Water Board members and staff at all levels, from the executive team to line staff, and with external elected officials, diverse advocacy stakeholders, and community groups.
Support other Government Relations programs and projects.

Eligibility: The Summer Internship Program is open to undergraduate (third year students +) and higher graduate-level students who will be enrolled in a community college/university for Fall 2025.

Pass a pre-employment screening process to include a background check.
Proof of enrollment will be required prior to start of assignment.
Can work full-time (40 hours/week) during the Summer Internship Program
1. May 27 - August 15, 2025 (Semester Students)
2. June 16 - September 5, 2025 (Quarter Students)

Selection Process

Application Process:

We will be accepting applications from January 10 to January 26, 2025. You will need to provide the following with the online application:

A fully completed online Employment Application.
Complete the supplemental questions in the job application, these will help us get to know you better. We are very interested in learning about your past work experience, school projects, volunteer events, and/or extracurricular activities.
1. Hint: Answer each question detailed, clear, and concise - feel free to use bullet points, you do not have to write long paragraphs.
2. Do not indicate "see resume" as a response to any of the questions.
Optional resume and cover letter, these are helpful and appreciated by the Managers reviewing the applications.
Interns who have participated in the Valley Water's Summer Internship Program in past years are not eligible to apply.

To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scvwd/jobs/4787510/sacramento-government-relations-intern