High School Internship Program

Not sure what you want to do after high school? No problem. Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) offers an 8-week paid internship just for local students like you. It’s a chance to explore real careers in the water industry—jobs that make a difference, offer great pay and benefits, and might just be the right fit for your future.

Get hands-on. Build your future. Make a difference.

Interns must commit to the full 8 weeks. You’ll choose one of these part-time shifts:
Morning shift: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Afternoon shift: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Important: If you’re applying for the Operations team (Field/Production), you must be available for the afternoon shift and ready for outdoor, hands-on work!

All interns receive minimum wage pay at $18 per hour.

Who Can Apply?

You must be a high school student who either:
✔️ Attends a school within WVWD’s service area or
✔️ Lives in the WVWD service area

Eligible Schools:

Diamond Bar High School
Diamond Ranch High School
Ron Hockwalt Academies
Rowland High School
Walnut High School

Engineering

Curious about how things are built? Work with our engineers on real projects that keep our water systems strong and sustainable.

External Affairs & Sustainability

Let your creativity shine! Help manage our social media, design flyers and graphics, and assist in making videos that spread the word about water.

Operations

Roll up your sleeves and join the crew that keeps the water flowing! Learn how we maintain water quality and deliver safe, reliable water through real-world, hands-on experience in the field.

Customer Service

Join the frontlines! Learn how to answer customer questions, help solve problems, and deliver top-notch service to our community.

Administration

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how a water district runs! Help with office projects, organize important documents, and support the team with data entry and daily operations.

Congratulations, Summer 2025 Interns

This summer, eleven amazing students from across the service area were selected to join our 2025 internship cohort. Welcome to the team!

Looking Ahead: 2026 Internship

Applications for Summer 2026 open in February 2026. Don’t miss your chance to join the next cohort!