COLLEGE
INTERNSHIP

GRICUA offers an opportunity for college students to learn about how an electric utility operates. The College Intern will rotate through various departments at GRICUA, learning about the tasks and responsibilities of the people who provide electric service to the Community. The program for the college intern will be developed based on his/her major course of study. The college intern will work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

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2026 College Internship

SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN PROGRAM 2026 

The Gila River Indian Community Utility Authority (GRICUA) has an opportunity for a full-time  Summer College Student Intern.  

The student will learn about the tasks and responsibilities of the people who provide electric service to the Community. 

OPPORTUNITY: 

Student will work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. 

Pay will be $15.15 per hour (Arizona Minimum Wage). 

Program for students will be developed based on his/her major course of study – for example, a Business or Accounting major will work primarily with staff in that area; an  Engineering or technical major will work primarily in the Operations areas of GRICUA. 

Students will learn from experienced draftsmen, warehouse & purchasing personnel, meter technicians, line workers, accountants, customer service representatives and others directly involved with the work in the utility. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Student must be at least 16 years of age and currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university.  
  • Student must be an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community.
  • Student should have some basic computer skills, such as word processing and spreadsheets, and a clear Arizona driver’s license. 
  • Deadline for filing applications is May 8, 2026
  • Student will be required to pass a drug screen and background check prior to employment. 
  • Return applications via e-mail to GRICUAHR@GRICUA.NET; by fax to 520-796- 0672 or mail to GRICUA Human Resources Dept. at 6636 W. Sundust Road,  Box 5091, Chandler, AZ 85226. 

 

Preference is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference  Act. GRICUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

6636 W. Sundust Rd. · Box 5091 · Chandler, Arizona 85226-4211 Office: 520.796.0600 · Fax: 520.796.0672 E-Mail: GRICUAHR@gricua.net 


2019 COLLEGE INTERN


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Blaine


2018 COLLEGE INTERNS


Elyssa Withrow GRICUA 2018 College Intern

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Withrow

Ericia Dawahoya GRICUA 2018 College Intern

Erica
Dawahoya


2017 COLLEGE INTERNS


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Brittany
Cooper

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Hannah
Kyyitan


2016 COLLEGE INTERN


Emmanuel Whempner GRICIA 2016 College Intern

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2015 COLLEGE INTERNS


Jay Johnson GRICUA 2015 College Intern

Jay
Johnson


2014 COLLEGE INTERNS


Emmanuel Whempner GRICUA 2014 College Intern

Emmanuel Whempner


2013 COLLEGE INTERNS


Jay Johnson GRICUA 2013 College Intern

Jay
Johnson