White River Alliance: Communications Intern

Butler University•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The White River Alliance (WRA) is a regional nonprofit serving the Upper White River Watershed in central Indiana. Its mission is to improve and protect water resources throughout Central Indiana by bringing diverse interests and organizations together to support regional water resource cooperation, community stewardship, and water quality. The Communications Intern supports community outreach and environmental and water education through digital and in-person communications. The role offers hands-on experience creating content within brand guidelines. This paid, for-credit internship is approximately 10 hours per week over the semester and follows a hybrid schedule with one in-person shift per week. Applicants must submit a professional resume and a cover letter explaining their reasons for applying, relevant skills, career interests, and professional goals for the internship; students without a cover letter will not be considered.

Requirements

Must be enrolled as a Butler University student.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Reliability and ability to meet scheduling expectations and deadlines.
Professional and positive attitude when interacting with peers, coworkers, and the public.
Submit a professional resume and a cover letter addressing the requested topics; applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Self-motivated.
Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.
Experience with video-editing software such as CapCut or Final Cut Pro.
Experience with Canva or similar design software.
Interest in environmental education and watershed protection.

Responsibilities

Draft and edit newsletter content.
Create social media graphics and simple flyers, curate images, and capture video for reel-format posts.
Schedule content across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
Table at public events and community spaces, including libraries, museums, and fairs.
Help senior staff facilitate educational activities and attend tree plantings and cleanups to create content.
Complete administrative tasks such as timekeeping, email correspondence, and updating email lists.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance, comply with University standards and policies, and protect confidential information.