Communications and Public Affairs Intern
Communications and Public Affairs Intern
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Summary
Are you eager to gain handson experience in public affairs communications and government operations Do you want to learn about critical water issues while working with a government entity serving the mountain resort communities of Vail and Beaver Creek Apply for the Communications & Public Affairs Internship at the Eagle River Water & Sanitation District for an opportunity to make a real impact in our community!
As an intern youll collaborate with experienced professionals in a dynamic purposedriven environment. This role is perfect for those passionate about public service and eager to build skills in community engagement communications government affairs and election management. From organizing community events to working on digital content to analyzing data and processes youll play a key role in advancing the Districts mission of providing efficient effective and reliable water and wastewater utility services in a manner that respects the natural environment.
If youre looking for a meaningful opportunity to learn and grow your skills we encourage you to apply!
Day to Day
- Government Affairs: Assist with logistics of potentially two elections support the planning and of public board meetings and help ensure compliance with governance regulations.
- Community Engagement & Outreach: Organize community engagement initiatives represent the District at public events and create compelling marketing materials to enhance outreach efforts.
- Digital Content & Analytics: Manage and streamline the districts photo inventory optimize web content for consistency and accessibility and contribute to ideas and creation of automation opportunities or analytics dashboards.
- Communications Strategy: Research industry practices analyze engagement and help shape the organizations approach to digital communications.
- Branding & Identity: Assist in maintaining the districts internal and external branding to ensure a consistent and professional presence across all platforms through employee support and material creation.
Qualifications & Competencies
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Strong written and verbal communication organization and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office social media and basic web content management is a plus.
- Must possess a valid drivers license and be insurable under District standards.
- Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in communications public administration political science journalism business or a related field preferred. The scope of work for this role will be broad and we are open to candidates with different backgrounds interests and experience.
Schedule
This position will work up to a maximum of 1000 hours or six months. We prefer a candidate who is available to work 30 or more hours a week for a sixmonth time period but will consider alternative schedule options. This internship will work mostly onsite with the occasional opportunity to work remotely. An ideal start date for this internship is in April.
Pay Range and Benefits
This role is a paid internship with a pay range of $23.72 $33.22/hour. We value lifework balance and are leaders in the industry with our seasonal employee benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- $479 monthly employee housing stipend
- Wellness program
- 457 Retirement savings plans
- Paid Holidays and PTO
- $700 Annual Recreation Benefit
All District employees must submit to a preemployment drug screen and extensive background check.
For a full classification specification email .
All applicants must apply online by March 31 2025 in order to be considered.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We do not discriminate based on race color religion national origin sex age disability sexual orientation marital status genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on jobrelated factors.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Unclear
