Database Intern

American Public Power Association•Arlington, VA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

At the American Public Power Association (APPA), we serve as the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 2,000 towns and cities nationwide. We represent public power before the federal government to protect the interests of the more than 54 million people that public power utilities serve, and the 96,000 people they employ. We advocate and advise on electricity policy, technology, trends, training, and operations. Help us continue to achieve our mission for our members and the communities they serve! At APPA, we strive to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and feels valued. We have an exciting opportunity for a Database Intern who will work with our member database team on a range of activities, including researching organizations, creating and updating records, generating reports, and verifying data outputs. This is an in-office position which requires the incumbent to reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and come into the office Mondays - Wednesdays, working 21 hours per week. This internship will be from June 1st – August 19th. It is important to note; internship dates are flexible to accommodate the candidate’s preference for an earlier or slightly later start date. The selected candidate should communicate this request to their immediate supervisor and Human Resources if necessary.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a degree seeking program or recent graduate
Ability to work in teams and independently
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to complete long and short-term projects and tasks on schedule
Self-motivated and detail-oriented
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Prolonged periods of standing and extensive walking during conferences and meetings
Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs.