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I. Job Summary

Interacts with and conducts various duties and responsibilities for one or more functional teams in order to develop new skills and learn new areas of the business. Interns gain practical experience, relevant to their field of study, prior to college graduation. 

The WM NCN Summer Internship Program is a 10 week paid internship that provides experience in our field operations, along with exposure to our Senior Area Leadership Team through focused project work. Interns are placed to work in one of three admin offices located in Sacramento CA, Oakland CA, and Reno NV. Throughout the course of the internship, you will receive exposure to our business, through tours of our Landfills, Material Recycling Facilities, and Collection sites. 

 We are looking for ambitious students who meet the following criteria: 

Currently a Full-time student in a 4 year College or University. Junior or Senior Standing All majors accepted. Projects will be focused in the areas of Operations, Environmental Protection, Sales, Government Relations, and General Management.  Desire in pursuing a career with an Environmental Services company post-graduation in Northern California or Nevada Must have a reliable form of transportation. This position requires travel to various locations as part of the internship experience. This includes site visits, tours, and networking events.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.  Other minor duties may be assigned and may vary by location.

Uses problem solving skills, determines problems, and understand fundamental parts of the problem.

Conducts analysis as directed, and prepares and delivers insights and recommendations based on analysis.

Synthesizes findings and draws conclusions from analyses and makes oral/written recommendations to supervisor and/or manager.

Executes tasks directly related to functional projects and/or process improvements.

Communicates issues and roadblocks related to areas of responsibility.

  III. Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory duties.

 

IV. Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

 

A. Education and Experience

Education: Interns must have a High school diploma or GED (accredited) and be pursuing a Bachelor's degree (accredited) in a field of study relevant to the internship. Completed Course Work Hours: 60.0

Experience: No prior work experience required.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

None required.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

None required.

V. Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Normal setting for this job is: office setting.

The expected hourly rate for this position is $25.00 per hour. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability.  As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more!  Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.  Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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