Who we are:
We are a water-focused engineering consulting firm, certified as a Great Place to Work® based on feedback from our community of over 250 team members. We ranked top three in the AEC Advisors 2021 and 2022 Diversity Index Top Firms and were recognized as one of Fortune’s® Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services in 2023 and 2024. Since 1990, our mission has been to be the water firm of choice for both our clients and our team. Over the years we have built upon that mission and now integrate a host of high-quality services in groundwater, water supply, water and wastewater treatment, water and wastewater infrastructure, stormwater, recycled water, construction management, and operations technology from our multiple locations in the west. As a team, we work with our clients to understand their true needs. Our long-term relationships are based on integrity, partnership, and high-value solutions. In 2025 and beyond, West Yost is advancing water resources for future generations and living our core values every day.
Compensation range: $18hr - $21hr Based on our Davis, CA office location. (West Yost uses geographic salary differentials that would apply for candidates in other regions).
LOCATION: Davis office (2 days a week, in-office)
Position Title: Business Development Intern (Part-Time, Temporary)
Location: Davis, CA
Position Type: Internship (16 hours/week, 3 months with possible extension)
Reports To: Outreach and Communications Lead
Position Overview:
West Yost is seeking a creative and organized Communications & Marketing Intern to support our Communications and Marketing teams. This part-time internship offers hands-on experience in firm communications, marketing operations, and digital content development within the water resources management and engineering industry. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working across a range of platforms and tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with communication coordination tasks including:
- Provide light graphic design support using Canva
- Assist with formatting and polishing PowerPoint decks
- Preliminary Copy Writing
- Contribute to project tracking and general team organization as needed
- Social media support
- West Yost Word blog support
- Newsletters support
- Support Client Relationship Management (CRM) data entry and data updates in Deltek Vision
Assist with marketing coordination tasks including:
- LP (Letter Proposal) closeout in Deltek
- Resume Creation Support - Assist in drafting and editing staff resumes. Ensure consistency in formatting, tone, and firm branding.
- Master Resume Library Updates - Support the maintenance of West Yost’s Master Resume Library by uploading finalized resumes, tagging metadata (e.g., discipline, sector, location), and organizing content to ensure resumes are easily searchable and compliant with template standards.
Qualifications:
- Current student or recent graduate in Communications, Marketing, Design, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience in writing, editing, organizational, and communication
- Experience with Canva, Microsoft PowerPoint, and general design tools
- Interest in digital marketing, branding, and/or visual communication
- Ability to work independently and manage deadlines
- Experience with or interest in CRM tools, like Deltek Vision, is a plus
- Attention to detail and a collaborative spirit
Duration & Schedule:
- 3-month internship
- 16 hours per week
- Opportunity for extension based on performance and project needs
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- This position may require travel to other offices and/or client offices.
Our commitment to quality begins with our hiring practices. We employ the most talented team members in our industry from all backgrounds. We are highly selective of the individuals we choose to represent the firm, seeking only those individuals whose technical abilities and commitment to client service matches our vision for excellence. We are dedicated to our number one asset, our employees. Because we are employee-owned, we are responsible for and rewarded by our own success. Come to West Yost where, with our support, you’ll do the best work of your life.
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