College Year-Round Internships

The College Year-Round Internship Program offers part-time opportunities for students to gain professional experience. Interns are paired with a Valley Water staff mentor, receive development training, and participate in networking events. Only some positions in the program will follow a hybrid format, with a mix of in-office and remote work based on business needs. Other roles may require interns to work on-site full-time in a lab, office, or field setting, as specified in the job postings. The College Year-Round Internship runs through the academic year and summer, offering students at any grade level in college or graduate school the opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience while continuing their studies.

Intern compensation is $28.27 per hour.

Eligibility

Open to all currently enrolled college students (undergraduate or graduate, any year).
Proof of enrollment will be required prior to the start of the assignment.
Applicants must be able to work part-time (15-20 hours/week) during the internship program. The work schedule will be set through a discussion between the applicant and the manager.
Valley Water requires interns to work within 150 miles of the Valley Water office they are to report to by their start date. The intern must perform their work in the State of California, not more than 150 miles from Valley Water’s office (5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA, or 1121 L Street, Suite 1000, Sacramento, CA) for the duration of their internship.
Selected candidates must pass a pre-employment screening process, which includes reference and background/criminal checks.

For year-round college internships, please check the following job boards or sign up directly with our staffing partners. For job opportunities with Valley Water, be sure to search using “San Jose, CA” as the city to see our available positions. Valley Water works with these agencies to hire year-round interns: