Reservoir Center Program Intern

Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

THE ROLE

Xylem seeks to hire a Reservoir Center Program Intern to assist with developing programs and community events for youth and young professionals in the water sector. The Reservoir Center for Water Solutions – or “Reservoir” for short - serves as a place to bring together stakeholders across the global water community and collaborate on solving shared challenges. This kind of cooperation is essential to solving the world’s biggest water affordability, quality and resilience challenges and enabling a more water-secure, sustainable future. The Reservoir Center is located in Washington DC (near the Nationals’ ballpark).

Xylem Summer Internships typically last 10-12 weeks and are an opportunity to get hands-on, professional experience while making a lasting contribution to Xylem as an organization. Our internship program is intended to create a pipeline of talented undergraduate students who are interested in a career in the water innovation technology industry. Interns are our primary talent pool for all full-time early career positions and rotational programs. The Summer Internship is a great opportunity to learn more about Xylem and see if a career in water technology is right for you.

The hourly rate for an intern is dependent on a variety of factors including major, year in school and geographic location. Locations of internships will vary based on the specified project and function, and will either be on-site, hybrid or fully remote.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build partnerships with the DC community and youth to turn Reservoir into the global crossroads of the sector

• Contribute towards the development of programs and events at Reservoir that drives engagement and action

• Coordinate and participate in Watermark volunteer activities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field

• Working knowledge or interest in the water sector, including experience with water and wastewater treatment, water quality, and software technologies

• Interest interfacing with public policy, sustainability, and water technology experts

• Demonstrated effective relationship-building and collaboration skills

• Experience and demonstrated success in organizing, convening and mobilizing youth.

• Intellectual curiosity, interdisciplinary thinking, and the ability to ‘connect the dots’

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team

• Passion for water and sustainability

Salary range:

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.