Communications & Engagement Internship - Summer 2027
About The Position
The Communications & Engagement Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting a wide range of communications, marketing, and employee engagement initiatives at Wabash Valley Power Alliance. This role offers exposure to corporate communications, social media, event planning, member cooperative engagement, and content creation while helping advance WVPA's mission of serving its member electric cooperatives. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who enjoys storytelling, organizing events, creating content, and engaging with people. This internship provides opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects while developing professional skills in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Requirements
- Current college student pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, Event Management, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Comfortable interacting with employees, member representatives, and external stakeholders.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, photography, or video editing is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Draft content for employee newsletters, intranet stories, email communications, and social media posts.
- Conduct interviews with employees and subject matter experts to gather information for articles and spotlights.
- Assist with photography, video capture, and content gathering at company events and project sites.
- Support development of presentations, promotional materials, and communication toolkits.
- Monitor communications channels and assist with content updates.
- Help create and schedule social media content across company platforms.
- Track social media performance metrics and prepare basic reports.
- Identify employee and member stories suitable for digital storytelling.
- Assist with content planning and editorial calendars.
- Support planning and execution of employee events, meetings, and engagement activities.
- Coordinate event logistics, registrations, materials, photography, and communications.
- Assist with employee recognition programs and engagement campaigns.
- Gather feedback and help evaluate event success.
- Support planning and execution of WVPA's Member Cooperative Conference and other member-facing events.
- Assist with attendee communications, registration materials, event signage, and conference logistics.
- Coordinate speaker materials and session support.
- Help capture photos, videos, and event highlights for post-event communications.
- Support development of conference communications and promotional materials.
- Assist with organizing digital assets, photos, and communication resources.
- Manage stakeholder & media contact lists
- Conduct research on industry trends, communications best practices, and engagement opportunities.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for communications and engagement initiatives.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- This is a paid summer internship opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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