THE OPPORTUNITY:
College students are encouraged to apply!
Are you interested in learning about public procurement and contract administration while working for an organization recognized for leadership in water management and innovation? The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) is seeking a motivated intern with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills to support the Agency's Contracts Administration and Procurement (CAP) team. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public sector procurement and contract administration while supporting a variety of Agency projects and operational needs. The selected intern will work alongside experienced procurement professionals and gain exposure to the processes that help ensure the Agency acquires goods and services efficiently, responsibly, and in compliance with public procurement requirements.
Interns will gain exposure to procurement activities supporting engineering and construction projects, information technology initiatives, operations and maintenance programs, professional services contracts, and other critical public agency functions. This position offers valuable insight into how public agencies acquire goods and services while ensuring transparency, competition, fiscal responsibility, and regulatory compliance. The selected intern will work directly with experienced Contracts & Procurement professionals and receive hands-on exposure to public sector purchasing and contract administration processes.
Key responsibilities may include reviewing vendor insurance certificates for compliance with Agency requirements; assisting with purchase requisition reviews and purchase order processing; conducting vendor reference checks; researching project scopes of work and procurement-related information; and supporting contract and purchasing activities. The intern will also assist with administrative tasks such as data entry, document scanning and filing, copying, scheduling meetings, and maintaining procurement records.
The intern may also gain experience working with enterprise procurement and contract management systems utilized by the Agency, providing exposure to the technology tools commonly used in public sector purchasing and contract administration.