Internship and training programs

• Current high school students (sophomores - seniors)

  • Students who will graduate in spring 2025 are eligible for the 2025 HSSI program

  • Must not have participated in the HSSI program previously

• Must have US employment authorization

• Must be available for duration of program (June 23 – August 1, 2025)

• Must be able to secure own transportation to/from assigned internship site (parking not provided)

• Submit an online application:

  • 📅 Online applications are now open - see link below!

    • 📎 https://forms.office.com/g/HuvLubqf4p

  • ⏳ Applications will close at 11:59 pm on March 21, 2025

  • Note that the online application will include the following free-response questions - we encourage you to prepare your responses now so your application will stand out:

    • ✅ ​​​​​​​Please explain why you are interested in each of your top three (3) choices of the potential internship areas. 

      The potential internship areas include:  Communications/Customer Service, Laboratory Services, Engineering/Design, Plan Operations/Logistics, Finance/Budget, Trades, Human Resources/Legal, Water and Natural Resources, and Information Technology 

      • 📝​​​​​​ ​Application Tip: A strong response will clearly explain why you are interested in each of your top three (3) potential internship areas and demonstrate an understanding of the general internship areas (e.g., what engineering is or what human resources is, etc.). 

    • ✅​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​What skills do you have that you believe will help you be successful in this internship program? 
      Your response may include both technical skills (such as Microsoft Excel, First Aid, or JavaScript) and soft skills (such as leadership and communication). 

      • 📝​​​​​​ ​Application Tip: A strong response will include both skills and an explanation of why you believe the skill will contribute to your success in the program. 

    • ✅​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​What skills do you hope to learn in this internship, and how do you plan to use the skills you learn to give back to your community? A community may be defined to include your school, volunteer organizations, etc. 

    • ✅​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This internship aims to increase access to the water/wastewater career field for students who may face barriers which prevent them from pursuing these opportunities. How will this internship impact your future? 

    • ✅​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​EBMUD’s values are Stewardship, Integrity, Respect, and Teamwork. Describe a situation where you displayed one or more of these values. 

      • EBMUD defines these values as follows: 

        Stewardship: Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in protecting District resources in a manner consistent with EBMUD policies and procedures; with an emphasis on protecting our natural resources, sustainability, and maintaining the trust of our customers, stakeholders and the public 

        Integrity: Strives for efficient, effective, high-quality performance in self and the unit; delivers timely and accurate results; resilient when responding to situations that are not going well; takes initiative to make improvement; enhances skills by proactively participating in professional development and learning opportunities; able to learn from constructive feedback and mistakes. Commits to leading by example. 

        Respect: Shows respect for people and their differences and honors the diversity of this organization; promotes fairness and equity; engages the talents, experiences, and capabilities of others; fosters a sense of belonging; works to understand the perspectives of others, creates opportunities for access and success for all employees. 

        Teamwork: Cooperates and collaborates with colleagues; works in partnership with others; cultivates builds and maintains good relationships with peers, subordinates and customers; delivers on commitments to team/organization. 

• EBMUD will review all applications received during the application period and make offers to top-scoring candidates (estimated May 2025)

• Selected candidates will complete pre-employment processing in May 2025

• Program begins on June 23, 2025

• The HSSI program offers a variety of internship areas/placements each year. Previous internship areas have included Engineering, Human Resources, Communications, Water Conservation, Skilled Trades, Wastewater, and Administration. 
• High school interns will be placed in an on-site internship at an EBMUD worksite. Though most high school interns are assigned to worksites in Oakland, worksites vary based on internship placement.
  • Examples of previous reporting locations are: Oakland, Walnut Creek, Orinda, and Lafayette.
• Schedules will vary depending on internship placement/location.
  • EBMUD business/operation hours are Monday - Friday, from 8:00am - 4:30pm. 

HSSI interns will:

1. Work closely with EBMUD staff to develop skills through hands-on work experience in a field of interest
2. Be paired with an EBMUD mentor and network with peers and professionals in their field of interest
3. Gain valuable insight into the professional work environment and a variety of excellent water/wastewater career opportunities at EBMUD
4. Develop skills critical to their future career/academic success such as business writing, teamwork, organization, effective communication, networking, and planning
5. Learn and utilize a variety of tools/software to complete work projects, manage their time, and communicate
6. Become familiar with EBMUD’s values of stewardship, integrity, respect, and teamwork
7. Learn about EBMUD’s role in responsible and equitable natural resource management

Eligibility Criteria:

• Current high school sophomores - seniors

  • Must attend one of the following high schools: Amador, Argonaut , Bret Harte Union, Calaveras, or Mountain Oaks School

• Must have US employment authorization

• Must be available for duration of program (2025 dates TBD)

• Must be able to secure own transportation to/from internship site (Pardee Center: 3535 Sandretto Road, Valley Springs, CA 95252)

Application Process:

• To be announced - check back for updates!

• Dates TBD (one week program)
• 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (Includes two, 10-minute paid breaks and a 30-minute unpaid lunch)
• Up to 8 work hours per day (approximately 40 hours total)
• End-of-program stipend based on total number of hours worked (equivalent to $16.00/hour)
• Up to three (3) students will be selected to participate

Learn about careers in the water/wastewater/watershed industry in this week-long internship program. Mokelumne watershed HSSI interns will have the opportunity to shadow staff, get hands-on experience, and develop important skills for their future career/academic success.

• Water Distribution Plumber I

• Ranger/Naturalist I
• Water Treatment/Distribution Operator Trainee
• Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee

• Machining and Maintenance Worker II
• Plant Maintenance Worker II

• Electrical Worker II
• Instrument Worker II