2025 Fall Intern - Government Relations

Epcor • Glendale, AZ

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About The Position

EPCOR USA is hiring a temporary Governmental Relations Intern to support policy research, stakeholder relations, and regulatory monitoring. This paid internship offers hands-on experience in government affairs, with responsibilities including drafting communication materials and preparing reports for grant applications. The internship lasts up to 9 months, with interns working up to 40 hours per week, reporting to the Director of Government Relations. Clearance on background checks is required, and interns will be part of a team committed to investing in communities and the environment.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited local university or a recent graduate with an interest in utilities, water policy, and government affairs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Detail-oriented and strong analytical skills.
• Strong technical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a professional environment.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate a high performance, high discipline, safe, accountable, focused, innovative and achievement-oriented manner of working.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on local, state, and federal water policies and regulations.
• Analyze how proposed changes in legislation may impact EPCOR's operations.
• Assist with maintaining relationships with government officials, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders by participating in meetings and public hearings.
• Prepare summaries and briefs of meetings.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory development related to water resources, environmental protection, and utility regulation.
• Help draft communication materials that could be distributed internally and externally to communicate EPCOR's policy initiatives.
• Prepare detailed reports for grant applications that support the utility's efforts to lower costs for customers.
• Work closely with various departments within EPCOR such as legal, rates, public affairs, operations, engineering to support the government relations team.

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Hands-on experience in government affairs
• Opportunity to work with various departments within EPCOR

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree