Compensation
$21.68 - $21.68(Based on Experience)
Summary
We are seeking a motivated graduate student to support key HR and talent development projects. This internship offers practical experience in internship program development, apprenticeship coordination, job design, and HR systems.Job Responsibilities
- Support year‑round recruitment and activities for the Internship Program
- Assist with planning and coordination for the new apprenticeship launch (Winter 2027), including monthly meetings and training support
- Help train apprentices and leaders in apprenticeship software
- Provide administrative support for job description updates and competency alignment
- Assist with developing compensation proposals under HR guidance
- Support the creation of a high‑school youth apprenticeship pathway
- Help with data entry, reporting, and updates in HRIS systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Experience with Workday or other HRIS platforms is a plus
Required Education and Experience
At the time of application, applicant must:
- Enrolled in a graduate program in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field
- Strong organization, communication, and research skills
- Interest in talent development, apprenticeships, and HR systems
- Ability to work independently in a professional environment
Other Requirements:
Valid Driver’s License
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. This includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and team member discount programs. Retirement and Retirement Health Savings are effective the first day of employment. Click HERE for more information.
Note: Part-Time employment is not eligible for health benefits, however, is eligible to participate in the 457 Retirement Plan.
GLWA is an equal opportunity employer.
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Skills Required
- Enrolled in a graduate program in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field
- Strong organization, communication, and research skills
- Interest in talent development, apprenticeships, and HR systems
- Ability to work independently in a professional environment
- Valid driver's license
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Experience with Workday or other HRIS platforms
What We Do
The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) is a regional water and sewer authority that services nearly 40 percent of the water customers in Michigan On June 12, 2015, history was made as the Great Lakes Water Authority and the City of Detroit entered into 40-year leases providing for GLWA’s operation of the regional water and sewer system. On January 1, 2016, GLWA began regional operations. GLWA is an important example of regional collaboration in southeast Michigan, with the City of Detroit, the counties of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb, and the State of Michigan officially uniting to ensure that both city and suburban water and sewer customers have a powerful voice in the management and direction of one of largest water and wastewater utilities in the United States. With the stand-up of the new authority, GLWA assumed operational, infrastructure improvements, environmental compliance and budget-setting responsibilities for the regional water and sewage treatment plants, major water transmission mains and sewage interceptors, and related facilities. These facilities are leased from the City of Detroit for an allocation of $50 million per year to fund capital improvements for the City of Detroit retail system and/or Detroit’s share of capital improvements to the regional system. Currently GLWA provides wholesale water and waste water services to 126 municipalities in seven Southeastern Michigan counties, which is equivalent to approximately 3.9 million customers. In keeping with the spirit of collaboration from which GLWA was created, the authority is governed by a Board of Directors that includes one representative each from Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties as well as two representatives from the City of Detroit, and one appointed by the Governor of the State of Michigan to represent customer communities outside the tri-county area
