White River Alliance: Communications Intern

Butler•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The White River Alliance (WRA) is a regional nonprofit serving the Upper White River Watershed, which spans 2,720 square miles in central Indiana, covers sixteen counties, and is home to approximately one-third of Indiana’s population. Its mission is to improve and protect water resources throughout Central Indiana by fostering regional cooperation, community stewardship, and better water quality. The Communications Intern will support community outreach and environmental and water education. Duties include creating social media graphics, drafting captions and newsletter content, scheduling posts, and capturing and editing video. The intern will also assist at public events and educational activities, along with administrative tasks. This paid, for-credit position is approximately 10 hours per week during the semester and follows a hybrid schedule with one in-person shift per week.

Requirements

Be enrolled as a Butler University student.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Be able to work independently.
Be reliable and able to meet scheduling expectations and deadlines.
Maintain a professional and positive attitude when interacting with peers, co-workers, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Self-motivation.
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.
An interest in environmental education and watershed protection.

Responsibilities

Draft and edit newsletter content.
Create social media graphics and simple flyers, and curate images for posts.
Capture video and create video content 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 ensure confidentiality of information.