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South Platte Renew Overview

As the third largest water renewal facility in Colorado, South Platte Renew (SPR) is passionate about stewardship and conservation to protect our most precious resource, water.

Be part of an innovative, passionate team of water professionals rethinking wastewater through innovative solutions.

Position Overview

Explore the world of Records and Information Management and its impact on the Wastewater and Local Government sectors, through this exciting summer internship. Working under the Records and Information Specialist and the Business Solutions team, you will support South Platte Renew's Records and Information Management program by assisting in impactful projects such as policy development and implementation, electronic record migration, digitization, and organization-wide training.  You will grow your hard and soft skills in a thriving work environment that puts its people and innovation at the top of the priority list.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Records and Information Specialist

Direct Reports: None

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the update of the Records Retention Schedule and RIM Policies
• Digitizes paper records
• Conducts Records Inventories
• Assists in organization-wide trainings on RIM Best Practices
• Assist in the migration of digital records into the ERMS
• Assist in the destruction of expired records
• Lead one to two Records Teams Meetings
• Learn basic SharePoint skills
• Assists in the fulfillment of CORA Requests
• Performs additional duties as assigned

The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive. They may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned and required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, License, Certification, and Work Experience:

• Intern 1 – High school diploma or GED plus one year of undergraduate studies toward completion of a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Intern 2 – Bachelor’s degree plus on year of experience in specific department or progress toward completion of a master’s degree in a related field.
• Intern 3 – High school diploma or GED plus at least one year of undergraduate studies toward completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or related field.
• Intern 4 – Post graduate degree (beyond Master’s degree), example: PhD.

Desired Qualifications (All Levels)

• Valid Colorado driver's license and a clear or acceptable MVR.

Core Competencies Required for this Position

Organization Wide – Every employee is accountable to:

• Aligning and demonstrating SPR’s organizational vision, mission, and values.
• Follow the SPR Safe Program – policies, required trainings, and overall engagement.
• Continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered.
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences.

Job Specific – Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Integrity and Discretion
  • Ability to identify and handle highly confidential information with responsibility, discretion, and integrity.
  • To quickly admit to mistakes and help to correct them.
• Eager to Learn and Adapt
  • Demonstrates a proactive and positive attitude by actively seeking new knowledge, skills, and experiences that motivates peers and contributes to a healthy, productive work environment.
  • A willingness to embrace change and adapt to evolving circumstances through training opportunities, feedback, or innovative approaches to tasks.
  • Resilience in the face of challenges, displaying a growth mindset that encourages continuous improvement.
• Collaboration 
  • Maintains a proactive, enthusiastic approach to tasks and team collaboration.
  • Exhibits a positive attitude that motivates peers and contributes to a healthy, productive work environment.
• Problem Solving
  • Identifying the consequences of decisions and recognizing when to ask for help.
  • Contributing innovative ideas, thoughts, and perspectives during discussions, the individual enhances team problem-solving efforts and drives informed decision-making that aligns with organizational objectives.
• Following Through
  • Maintaining open communication with team members and stakeholders, providing updates on progress, and addressing any obstacles that may arise to foster trust and dependability, contributing to a culture of responsibility.

Hourly Rate

Intern I - $18.00/hour

Intern II - $22.00/hour

Intern III - $23.50 - $25.00/hour

Intern IV - $25.00 - $30.00/hour

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• ​​Office Work - Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment, requiring sitting for extended periods, and occasional lifting (up to 40 lbs). Work requires visual and physical capabilities to work on computers and associated equipment for prolonged periods (up to 8 hours daily). 
• ​​​Field Work - Work will be performed at a water renewal facility where noise, irritants, dust, dirt bacteria, hazardous chemicals/air materials and fumes may be present.​

Why Join Us?

We are dedicated to our communities, to our employees, and to our purpose. We want our employees to love to come to work. We do this by investing in professional development and growth, offering a wide variety of annual recognition and appreciation events and encouraging innovative work to solve our industry’s greatest challenges.

Advancement Opportunities

• Eligible for full-time hire, if available.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your application, resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you're excited about this opportunity to be part of the South Platte Renew team.

Interviews are anticipated to take place the week of May 5, 2025.

Application Deadline

Friday, April 25th, 2025

Salary : $24 - $25