Job Details

Salary: $14.00 - $16.00 Hourly
Location : 27601, NC
Job Type: Part-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-00216
Department: Temporary
Opening Date: 02/04/2026
Closing Date: 2/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Description
*Candidates applying for this position will need to provide a required essay question response.
Please ensure that you enclose this document with your application.
Partnership Raleigh offers career exploration and internships for students aged 17-24 and those entering educational institutional programs by Fall 2026. Through structured, skill-building experiences, the program aims to prepare young adults for meaningful career pathways and long-term professional success.

Partnership Raleigh Community Climate Interns will gain professional development and hands-on experience in sustainable water services and resource management, preparing them for potential careers in federal, state, and local government.

We are seeking personable and highly motivated Interns to work a 10-week internship, June 15 - August 7, 2026 (10 weeks).

The Community Climate Intern Program is a collaborative initiative between Partnership Raleigh, Raleigh Water, and the Office of Sustainability. TheRaleigh Water department provides water and sanitary sewer services to over 200,000 metered customers with a service population of approximately 640,000 people in Raleigh, Garner, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Knightdale, Wendell, and Zebulon. Raleigh Water's mission is to provide safe, sustainable water services for our customers while protecting public health and contributing to the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our communities. The Office of Sustainability works with City departments and the Raleigh community on the Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP), which focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, understanding the role of equity and the implications of climate change for vulnerable communities, and examining how these impacts affect overall community resilience. This internship program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to work on projects with Raleigh Water divisions and the Office of Sustainability to support the City's climate action goals and water sustainability efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities
Interns will be placed in various divisions within Raleigh Water and Sustainability, supporting a wide range of projects and tasks:

• Manages records, inventory tracking, and asset tracking
• Collects and analyzes field data
• Works in the laboratory and supports lab operations
• Audits billing systems
• Tracks truck sites and performs digital scans
• Draft standard operating procedures for work zones and excavations
• Develops maintenance and safety documents
• Assists with the implementation of environmental safety and health management software
• Operates various agricultural equipment
• Supports project implementation for the CCAP
• Conducts analysis and makes recommendations to advance equity and resilience initiatives
• Assists with HVAC, Electrician, Facility Maintenance Technology, and Construction Equipment Systems Technology

Interns will have the opportunity to interact with Public Utilities and Raleigh Water professionals while learning about career opportunities in water resource management and sustainability.

Additional internship program interests include:

• Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Water Resource Management, Agriculture, Laboratory Testing and Analysis, Engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
• Data analysis and integration, general electrical/HVAC maintenance, project management, policy, and research. GIS, community outreach, and engagement

Typical Qualifications
Eligibility Requirements:

• Current students aged 17-24 or who will become students when entering educational institutional programs by Fall 2026
• Access to a computer and a reliable internet connection
• Ability to navigate Microsoft Teams
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and databases
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail
• Internship positions are primarily project-based and may require outdoor work and field-based tasks. Candidates must possess reliable transportation to report to various City sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an office environment
• Applicants who live, work, or attend college, community college, or university in the Raleigh and/or Triangle Region (not required)
• Elementary experience with ArGIS mapping software
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams)
• Basic statistical analysis in Excel. Some knowledge of strategy development, environmental research methods, and environmental best practices

Additional Information
Additional Information:
Strong candidates will have trades experience in HVAC, electrical, or refrigeration or academic majors in environmental science, geographic science, environmental, health science, earth sciences, chemistry, biology, geospatial sciences, sustainability, geographic information systems, data analytics, political science, public administration, agricultural and environmental systems, environmental health & safety, environmental engineering, engineering, and parks, recreation & tourism or a related field.

ADA and Other Requirements:
City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
01

Please select your highest level of education completed.

• Some high school
• High school diploma (or GED)
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• PhD or other professional degree

02

How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in this field?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 7 years
• 7 to less than 8 years
• 8 to less than 9 years
• 9 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

03

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date.
05

This position requires reliable transportation to report to various City sites as needed. Do you have reliable transportation to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a computer and a reliable internet connection?

• Yes
• No

07

What is your level of Microsoft Office expertise?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

08

Do you attend a College or University in the Triangle region? (Please note that this is not required to apply.)

• Yes
• No

09

Essay Response: The Community Climate Intern Program places undergraduate college students in roles that support sustainability, environmental resilience, and water resource management. Please describe in detail your interest in the internship and how it aligns with your career goals.
Required Question