500009-025:Summer Intern, Strategic Partnerships
District of Columbia Water and Sewer AuthorityThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.
| General |
| Job Title: | Summer Intern, Strategic Partnerships | Job Code: | A0124 |
| Supervises Directly: | No | ||
| New or Revised: | Revised | Regular or At-Will: | At-Will |
| Date Last Revised: | 12/23/2025 | Exempt or Non-Exempt: | Non-Exempt |
| Compensation Approval Signature: | Union/ Non-Union: | Non-Union | |
Division: Department: | People & Talent People & Talent - Employee Experience | Salary Schedule: | INTERN |
| Cost Center Code: | 500009 | Grade: | INTERN |
| Essential Position: | No | Reports To: | Manager, Learning & Development |
| EEO Code: | Administrative Support | Work Format | Hybrid |
| Who We Are & What We Do: |
At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.
| Role Description: |
The Summer Intern, Strategic Partnerships will primarily focus on building relationships with external partners, including universities, to support the Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement Program. This intern will also manage the organization-wide directory, ensuring it is up-to-date and accurate. In addition, this intern will assist with cataloging Oracle courses and contribute to the creation of various training documents, job aids, and other resources. The intern will also have opportunities to learn about and contribute to other Human Resource functional areas, including Compensation, Human Resource Business Partners, Labor Relations and Compliance, and Benefits.
| Essential Duties & Responsibilities: |
As a summer Intern, we will provide you with:
- A real-world experience on exciting projects
- Connections with recent college graduates and our company leaders
- Performance of assignments under the direct supervision of a department lead
- Performance of other work-related duties as needed
Your essential functions include, but are not limited to:
- Create and update the organization-wide directory to ensure all L&D contact information and resources are accurate and easily accessible.
- Assist in building partnerships with universities to enhance the Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement Program.
- Collaborate with the team to catalog Oracle courses and align them with priority skill areas for leadership development and succession planning.
- Help design and prepare PowerPoint presentations and other training materials.
- Contribute to the creation of SOPs, policies, and guidance documents for internal L&D processes.
- Support logistics and organization for L&D events and team-building activities.
- Assist with internal communications efforts such as creating newsletters and updates.
- Gain exposure to HR areas such as Compensation, Benefits, Labor Relations, and HR Business Partners, contributing to various projects within these areas.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Not applicable
Key Working Relationships:
| Skills & Qualifications: |
The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.
Required Skills & Qualifications
| Required Experience: |
| Strong written and verbal communication skills. |
| Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis). |
| Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). |
| Comfortable with public speaking and leading presentations. |
| Minimum Education Requirements: |
| Must be currently enrolled fulltime in an undergraduate or graduate program |
| Must have at least 30 credit hours complete |
| Must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average |
| Required Skills: |
| Strong writing and editing skills. |
| Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage external partners. |
| Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, pivot tables, VLOOKUP). |
| Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects. |
| Required Licenses & Certifications: |
| Not applicable |
| Required Languages: |
| English |
| Physical Requirements: |
| General office conditions |
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
| Preferred Experience: |
| Experience or exposure to educational partnerships, particularly with universities. |
| Familiarity with Oracle or other data management systems. |
| Experience in organizing and managing databases or directories. |
| Preferred Education Requirements: |
| Preferred Majors: Business Administration, Human Resources, Communications, Education, Organizational Development, Marketing, or related fields. |
| Preferred Skills: |
| Experience with relationship-building, particularly with educational institutions or external partners. |
| Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), especially Oracle. |
| Creative thinking for generating ideas to improve internal processes and team engagement. |
*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table 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 responsibilities.
| Your Experience at DC Water: |
At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.
- Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.
- Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.
- Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.
- Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities”. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email complianceada@dcwater.com.