Intern - Conservation

Hourly Rate: $19.00

Looking for a rewarding opportunity to get "hands-on" experience with the largest water provider in San Antonio? The San Antonio Water System (SAWS) provides a unique environment where you will experience just that! Our Conservation Department is seeking enthusiastic interns. The Conservation Department provides water users with a wide range of incentive and education programs aimed at helping customers better manage their water usage. Interns will help in deploying these programs.

The SAWS Internship Program offers educational and work experience that will provide a base of knowledge that you can build on through out your life.

Interns may work around their class schedules committing at least several four-hour blocks of time per week during 2026 Spring and 2026 Summer semesters. Interns will need to work during core business hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

The Conservation Intern will support the department with conservation resources provided by SAWS.

- Using program management software to assess customer applications and process them quickly.

- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree. Areas of study include Environmental Studies, Geography, Business, Marketing or other related areas.

- Assisting field staff as they provide Conservation Consultation services at homes and businesses.

- Fielding customer questions about programs, regulations and other conservation related matters.

- Ensuring that data from programs is entered into the program management software efficiently and accurately.

Minimum Requirements

- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree. Areas of study include Environmental Studies, Geography, Business, Marketing or other related areas.

- At minimum, intermediate level of experience with basic MS Office programs, to include Excel.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Must be self-motivated and organized.

- Must have access to a personal vehicle for use during working hours.

- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Prior work history that demonstrates and ability to interact with customers in person or by phone

- Experience using data to draw conclusions. This might be through paid work or academic assignments

- GIS experience is a plus

- Demonstrated interest in the conservation programs offered by San Antonio Water System

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

Physical requirements include lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, and kneeling, a for periods of time to perform job scope.

Working conditions are primarily indoors with work assignments outside that will be exposed to inclement weather conditions and heavy traffic, animals, and insects. Also operates a personal vehicle.