Intern (Contracts & Procurement)
Job Description
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.This position is open until filled. The deadline for the first review of applications is 11:59 PM on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Applicants that submit applications after the first review deadline are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline.
There is one (1) internship opportunity in the Contracts and Procurement Unit.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill (1) vacancy and will establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the active status of the eligibility list.
Internships are limited to 25 hours week and 960 hours per fiscal year
(July 1st to June 30th)
Note: Internship are not meant to be short term, for example, limited to summer, winter and/or spring breaks. Individuals interested in short term internships will not be considered.
Work schedule is estimated to be approximately 15 to 20 hours a week;
Office Hours are Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
May include, but are not limited to the following:
Perform a full array of duties including professional administrative work.
Process invoices, purchase requisitions, and check requests.
Performs administrative research and statistical or financial analysis.
Place orders for materials and office supplies.
May conduct records research and retrieval of documents.
Maintains spreadsheets and databases to track Key Performance Indicators, goals, and budgets.
Create and update spreadsheets with graphs, pivot tables, and charts.
Perform other related administrative duties as required.
Quality control check documents for consistency and accuracy.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent.
INELIGIBILITY:
Individuals that are a member of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), are ineligible for Intern positions with IEUA.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
None.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Any applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the selection process due to a qualified disability must inform the Human Resources Office at (909) 993-1640 or [email protected] at least 72 hours in advance of the need for accommodation.
The Inland Empire Utilities Agency does not sponsor employment visas at the time of hire or during the course of employment. All applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
"The Agency's success is obtained by creating a positive and diverse work environment which recognizes individual differences and experiences".
All employment applications will be reviewed for accuracy, completion, relevant experience, education, training and other job-related qualifications. Applicants with the strongest background relating to the responsibilities of this position will be invited to participate in the testing process which may include one or more of the following: written test, oral interview, performance/practical examination. A second round of interviews may also be conducted. Communications regarding this recruitment will be sent by email, and candidates will need to monitor their inbox/spam/junk email folder regularly to ensure they do not miss any relevant communication.