Foresters

College Intern - Water and Forest Sustainability

Location:

Tempe, AZ, US

Date: Jul 24, 2025

**Requisition ID** : 19072

**Join us in building a better future for Arizona!**

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

**Why Work at SRP**

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

+ 401(k) plan with employer matching

+ Access to a recreation and fitness facility

+ Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs: College interns are eligible to receive $1000 per calendar year

**Summary**

SRP is partnering with a variety of organizations to implement programs to achieve SRP's water conservation and forest health goals. This intern position assists in the development and analysis of and reporting for water conservation and forest health projects. The position tasks include helping to administer new programs, conducting research, and analyzing data to understand and communicate water conservation and forest health project benefits. The position requires the ability to (1) prioritize multiple tasks and communicate progress on assigned tasks; (2) constructively contribute to a collaborative environment; (3) develop strong relationships both internally and externally; and (4) research, problem solve, critically think, and communicate results verbally and in writing.

The student intern will work daily scheduled hours based on the department’s needs, with a minimum requirement of 15 hours and up to 29.5 hours per week maximum.

**What You'll Do**

+ Work closely with Water and Forest Sustainability team and third parties to assist with the development and review of water conservation and forest health projects.

+ Develop working relationships with internal business units and customers to promote SRP goals and objectives.

+ Participate in the development of strategies and materials to solicit customer and partner support for initiatives and projects.

+ Present to SRP's internal business units.

+ Assist with the preparation and editing of customer reports, project briefs, and presentations.

+ Monitor and analyze trends, regulatory actions, and other activities affecting sustainability or environmental markets.

+ Conduct research on potential future water conservation and forest health projects.

+ Must thrive in a collaborative environment comprised of internal and external stakeholders and exhibit appropriate professional deference to SRP decision makers.

**What It Takes To Succeed**

Completion of at least 60 credit hours towards a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in sustainability, natural resource management, environmental science, water resource management, forestry, public administration, economics, data analytics, or a related field from an accredited educational institution.

Preferred completion of a Bachelor's Degree and enrolled in a Master's Degree in sustainability, natural resource management, environmental science, water resource management, forestry, public administration, economics, data analytics, or a related field from an accredited educational institution.

**Experience**

Requires a minimum of 2 years of work experience.

Additional Information:

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.

Excellent organizational and project coordination skills.

Ability to work independently with high self‐initiative in carrying out job responsibilities.

Knowledge and ability to use required resources (personal computer, calculator, office/audio visual equipment, etc.).

**Education**

College level coursework (100+) from an accredited institution will be evaluated on an individual basis according to the skill/level to determine if applicable to the position by management.

**Hybrid Workplace**

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

**Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement**

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

**Equal Opportunity Employer Statement**

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

**Work Authorization**

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visas.

**Nearest Major Market:** Phoenix