2027 Summer Intern-Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing

Savannah River Mission Completion•Aiken, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide support to Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) as a Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or Marketing intern and Limited Service Employee (LSE) at the Savannah River Site (SRS), a U.S. Department of Energy facility in Aiken, South Carolina. This is a 10–12-week summer internship expected to run from May 2027 through the end of July 2027. The intern will gain hands-on experience in internal and external communications and learn about the scope of SRMC Communications. The intern will work in SRMC facilities in Aiken, SC. The workweek is 40 hours, with schedules set by the individual departments; schedules may include five eight-hour days or four ten-hour days. Each workday includes a 30-minute lunch. Interns are not assigned to shift work, and overtime is not available. Housing and transportation are not provided. A valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of automobile insurance are required to drive on the Savannah River Site. The starting rate is $20.00 per hour. Compensation is subject to approved calendar-year government rates. Resumes will be reviewed in January 2027, with selected applicants expected to be contacted by February or March 2027. Before starting work, selected interns must complete General Employee Training and drug and alcohol testing. Additional requested materials may include an SRMC employment application, references, and official transcripts. SRMC is a prime contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy and manages the Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract. The SRMC team is responsible for waste tank closure, operation of the Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations, and associated production and disposal facilities. SRMC is a limited liability company formed by BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. SRMC states its commitment to equal employment opportunity for employees and qualified applicants.

Requirements

Be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year university and working toward a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or Marketing.
Have completed the sophomore year.
Pass General Employee Training (GET) before starting work at the Savannah River Site.
Pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT) before starting work at the Savannah River Site.
Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, a DSLR or mirrorless camera, and Adobe Creative Suite products.
Arrange personal transportation; a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of automobile insurance are required to drive on the Savannah River Site.

Nice To Haves

Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.
Knowledge of software packages beyond Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

Support ongoing projects in the SRMC Communications Department.
Gain hands-on experience in internal and external communications, including writing.
Participate in multimedia work, including video editing, graphics, and photography.
Develop concepts for internal and external communications materials.
Complete social media assignments and see communications projects through to completion.
Learn all aspects of the SRMC Communications scope.