Student Intern Program

Purpose of the Student Intern Program
Length of the Program
College/University Background Prerequisite
Requirements of the Intern Position

Purpose of the Student Intern Program

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission’s (WSSC) Student Intern Program provides college/university students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in their field of study. WSSC encourages active student participation in helping our organization fulfill its overall goal to be world class.

We invite you to join the WSSC, where we are committed to providing you with interesting and challenging work opportunities as well as a supportive learning environment.

Length of the Program

The program is a 10-week hands-on experience that starts in early June and ends in mid-August.

College/University Background Prerequisite

The following are some of the college/university majors that fit well with our organization:

Work Functions	Majors
Water/Wastewater Engineering	Civil/Environmental, Electrical, Mechanical, Corrosion
Environment	Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Environmental
Business	Business, Customer Relations, Finance, Human Resources, Materials Management, Risk Management, Safety, Supply Chain Management
Information Technology	Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems
Governmental Relations	Political Science, Public Administration
Communications	Journalism, Public Affairs, Public Relations

Requirements of the Intern Position

Be currently enrolled full time in a college or university.
Have a 2.5 or higher grade point average
Successful completion of the interview.
Proof of your legal right to work in the United States will be required upon employment.
See specific postings for more detailed requirements.

How To Apply for an Internship

Visit our Career Center Job Openings page to view all of the available internships each year. All job openings for interns will start with the title "STUDENT INTERN". Finding all internship positions is easy - just enter "STUDENT INTERN" into the Keywords search box.