500006-147:Summer Intern, Labor and Employee Relations
District of Columbia Water and Sewer AuthorityThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.
Job Title: | Summer Intern, Labor and Employee Relations | Job Code: | A0129 |
Supervises Directly: | No | ||
New or Revised: | New | Regular or At-Will: | At-Will |
Date Last Revised: | 12/30/2025 | Exempt or Non-Exempt: | Non-Exempt |
Compensation Approval Signature: |
| Union/ Non-Union: | Non-Union |
Division:
Department: | People & Talent
People and Talent-Labor Relations | Salary Schedule: | INTERN |
Cost Center Code: | 500006 | Grade: | INTERN |
Essential Position: | No | Reports To: | Vice President, Employment, Labor, and HR Compliance |
EEO Code: | Administrative Support | Work Format | Hybrid |
At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.
The Summer Intern, Labor and Employee Relations will support the organization’s Labor Relations and Employee Relations functions. This role will assist with labor and employment investigations, collective bargaining agreement (CBA) management, and other employee relations activities. The intern will also provide administrative and clerical support as needed while gaining hands-on exposure to labor and employment practices within a complex organizational environment.
As a summer Intern, we will provide you with:
A real-world experience on exciting projects
Connections with recent college graduates and our company leaders
Performance of assignments under the direct supervision of a department lead
Performance of other work-related duties as needed
Your essential functions include, but are not limited to:
Assist with labor and employment investigations, including organizing documentation and preparing supporting materials.
Support activities related to collective bargaining agreement (CBA) management and administration.
Assist with employee relations matters through research, documentation, and case tracking.
Provide general clerical and administrative support to the Labor and Employee Relations team.
Help maintain organized records and files related to labor and employee relations matters.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Not applicable
Key Working Relationships:
The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an
individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are
provided.
Required Skills & Qualifications
| Demonstrated interest in labor relations or employee relations through coursework, internships, or related experiences. |
Minimum Education Requirements: |
Must be currently enrolled fulltime in an undergraduate or graduate program |
| Must have at least 30 credit hours complete |
| Must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average |
Required Skills: |
| Strong organizational skills |
| Strong written and oral communication skills |
Required Licenses & Certifications: |
Not appliable |
Required Languages: |
English |
Physical Requirements: |
General office conditions |
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Preferred Experience: |
| Experience working in a government office or a private sector labor environment. |
Preferred Education Requirements: |
Preferred Majors: Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Human Resources, Business, Sociology, Government, Civics, Legal Studies, Law, or similar fields. |
Preferred Skills: |
| Strong research skills |
*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.
Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.
Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.
Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities”. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email complianceada@dcwater.com.