Avista Foundation Employee Engagement Intern (Winter/Spring 2027)

Avista•Spokane, WA

10d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Avista Foundation is seeking a motivated, collaborative intern to support the development and implementation of a new employee giving campaign. This semester-long internship offers hands-on experience in philanthropy, employee engagement, communications, project management, campaign execution, and committee leadership. The intern will work with the Executive Director of the Avista Foundation and internal stakeholders to research, design, launch, and evaluate the campaign, including serving as lead facilitator for an employee campaign committee. The role supports employee connection to community investment and the Foundation’s goals. The internship requires an on-site presence at the Scott Morris Center in Spokane, Washington. The intern must be able to work at least 10 hours per week, with flexibility to work up to 20 hours as needed. Scheduling flexibility is available around spring break and other academic commitments. Starting pay varies by student classification, from $19.51 per hour for freshmen to $27.12 per hour for graduate students.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be an undergraduate student enrolled full time in college and pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related area.
Must remain enrolled full time during the internship.
Must be able to work a minimum of 10 hours per week, with flexibility to work up to 20 hours as needed.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a professional team environment.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or experience in writing and public speaking.
Coursework or experience in digital marketing.
Coursework or experience in market research.

Responsibilities

Research and recommend employee-giving and workplace-philanthropy practices to inform campaign design and implementation.
Gather and summarize employee and stakeholder feedback to shape campaign goals, messaging, engagement strategies, and participation opportunities.
Assist in developing the campaign strategy, including objectives, timelines, communication plans, and employee engagement activities.
Create campaign communications and educational materials about the Avista Foundation’s mission, community impact, and participation opportunities.
Coordinate and support campaign implementation, including chairing the employee campaign committee, employee outreach, presentations, events, ambassador engagement, and related efforts.
Collaborate with internal partners on campaign logistics, employee participation processes, communications, and reporting needs.
Track campaign participation, engagement, and feedback, and help develop recommendations for future improvements.
Prepare reports, presentations, and final recommendations summarizing campaign results, lessons learned, and future growth opportunities.