Summary/Objective
The purpose of this position is to take an active and engaging role to learn from and assist the Human Resources staff under the direction of the Supervisor- Human Resources Business Partner.
Pay range for this position is $20.00/hr. WaterOne’s summer internship program runs from May 17, 2027 until August 6, 2027.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Assist with and carry out special projects as assigned. Examples of potential projects include:
- Developing Requests for Proposals to solicit outside firms for contractual work.
- Updating retirement plans and relevant data.
- Constructing materials to inform, update, and engage employees about benefit plans or other human resources programs.
- Coordinating and assisting with organization-wide employee functions and events.
- Assisting with and facilitating learning and development sessions for WaterOne employees.
- Supporting HRIS-related projects.
- Supporting projects and/or initiatives related to safety and security functions.
- Express interest in and learn from various departments of the organization by shadowing employees and working within different areas of a public water utility.
- Assist with routine administrative work.
- Assist with personnel file audits and compliance-related activities.
- Conduct peer organization surveys to research, develop, and gain an understanding of HR policies and related proposals.
- Assist with recruitment activities such as resume screening and reference checks.
- Attend meetings related to assigned projects. Must attend at least one (1) WaterOne Board Meeting.
- Write specifications, memos, and letters as assigned.
Other Duties
- Performs other job duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, and current enrollment in a degree program related to human resources, public administration, business administration or a closely related field.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Aptitude to continue a career in management/administrative fields in the public or nonprofit sectors.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, meet deadlines, work independently, and exercise good judgment.
- Ability to create and maintain accurate records and reports.
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Good interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communication skills, and good listening skills.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and continuously meet WaterOne driving standards.
- Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and background verification in accordance with WaterOne standards.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
An employee in this position may be required to lift or move up to 0 lbs. constantly; 0 lbs. frequently; 5 lbs. occasionally; and 10 lbs. rarely.
The following items are additional physical requirements for this position:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary, standing and/or sitting position for up to several hours a day.
- Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, telephone, and computer.
- Must be able to move from one location to another.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment for this position is a typical office setting. Employees will be expected to work in a professional office environment that includes tasks performed at a desk, using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and filing systems. The noise level in the office work environment is usually minimal except when less frequently working in the field or production environment.
