Operations Intern

Job Description

Operations Intern | Central San

The Tone:
This is a temporary, full-time internship at Central San, located in Martinez, CA. Central San provides essential wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal services, produces and distributes recycled water, and manages household hazardous waste collection. This role offers students a valuable opportunity to apply their academic knowledge to practical work within a critical utility environment, contributing to the organization’s operational efficiency.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary, Full-time (6-month commitment, 40 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm)
• Location: In-person, Martinez, CA
• Team: Operations Department
• Mission: This intern will provide administrative and operational support across the Plant Maintenance and Plant Operations Divisions, ensuring efficient department functions.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite, industry-specific software (to be learned)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support: Provide administrative and operational support to the Plant Maintenance and Plant Operations Divisions.
• Customer Interaction: Assist the front desk, engaging with customers and employees in person, over the phone, and online.
• Scheduling: Coordinate and schedule meetings for department personnel.
• Data Management: Digitize various records and process monthly operational reports.
• Research: Conduct industry research to support departmental initiatives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Current student with junior or senior standing, or a recent graduate (within the past 12 months) from programs such as Public Administration, Public Relations, Public Policy, Public Health, Political Science, Communications, Business Administration, or other related majors.
• Experience: Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and maintain a satisfactory driving history.
• Skills: Demonstrate strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, exhibit attention to detail, possess the ability to organize assignments effectively, show an aptitude for learning and utilizing industry-specific software, and have clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Bonus: Prior customer service experience.