California Water Intern at Pacific Institute in Remote

Summary: The Pacific Institute is a global water think tank focused on water sustainability and resilience. The California Water Intern will support efforts to advance water resilience in California, focusing on corporate water stewardship, public-private partnerships, and state water policy, while gaining experience in data management and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities: - Support Corporate Water Stewardship Research & Engagement - Update and manage a database of California water stewardship projects, create data visualizations, and support integration with other data platforms - Conduct research on water stewardship project opportunities across California (e.g., water efficiency, groundwater recharge, watershed restoration) - Support development of project summaries, slide decks, briefing materials, and other external-facing content - Support California Water Policy & Planning Engagement - Conduct background research and synthesis on California water policy topics (e.g., water supply planning, groundwater management, reuse, ecosystem restoration) - Track key policy developments and identify opportunities for alignment with corporate and cross-sector action - General Support - Participate in team meetings and contribute to internal coordination - Provide administrative and logistical support as needed across projects - Provide research support to Pacific Institute projects outside of California Water topics as needed Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in or recently completed a master's degree in environmental science and management - Bachelor's degree in environmental science, political science, or related field - Coursework and/or demonstrated interest in California water issues, water resilience, and/or environmental policy - Strong research, writing, and analytical skills - Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise summaries - Proficiency in using Microsoft and Google software suites - Experience working with large data sets in Excel and/or Google Sheets - Strong organizational and time management skills - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across a distributed team Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with California water systems, institutions, and key policy frameworks - Interest in corporate sustainability or water stewardship - Experience with content design in PowerPoint, Canva, Adobe Acrobat, or other similar platforms Required Skills: Environmental science, Environmental policy, California water issues, Water resilience, Research, Analytical skills, Data management, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Excel, Google Sheets