Summer Intern, Community Engagement (25-OMAC-103000-064)

DC Water and Sewer Authority • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Community Engagement Intern will support the outreach activities and assist with attending summer events and community outreach initiatives. This intern will play a key role in facilitating and coordinating engagement with the community, representing the organization at events, and helping strengthen relationships with local groups and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Experience in community engagement, communications, or similar disciplines.
• Must be currently enrolled fulltime in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Must have at least 30 credit hours complete.
• Must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average.
• Strong multi-tasking abilities.
• Project management and organizational development skills.
• Ability to work in teams and take initiative.
• Ability to build positive rapport with community members and stakeholders.
• Networking capabilities and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work hard and handle physically demanding tasks.
• Willingness to work during evenings and after-hours.
• Ability to lift items when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in community engagement or communications roles.
• Some project management experience is beneficial.
• Preferred Majors: Community Engagement, Communications, Public Relations, or similar disciplines.
• Advanced project management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
• Strong teamwork, leadership, and collaboration abilities.
• Self-starter with a creative and out-of-the-box thinking approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and organizing community outreach events and activities.
• Attend and represent the organization at summer outreach events.
• Support the development of engagement strategies and initiatives.
• Assist with community outreach documentation, including reports and feedback gathering.
• Help build relationships with local groups, stakeholders, and participants in community events.

Benefits

• Real-world experience on exciting projects.
• Connections with recent college graduates and company leaders.
• Performance of assignments under the direct supervision of a department lead.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees