Avista Foundation Employee Engagement Intern (Winter/Spring 2027)

Avista Corporation • Spokane, WA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Avista Foundation Employee Engagement Intern will 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. Working with the Executive Director of the Avista Foundation and internal stakeholders, the intern will research, design, launch, and evaluate an employee giving program, and lead facilitation of an employee campaign committee to guide engagement and implementation. The role supports employee connection to community investment and the Foundation’s goals.

The intern will research workplace philanthropy practices, gather and summarize feedback, help shape campaign strategy and communications, coordinate implementation activities, and track participation and results. The intern will prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations to inform future campaign improvements and internships. This role requires an on-site presence at the Scott Morris Center in Spokane, Washington. The internship requires at least 10 hours per week, with flexibility to work up to 20 hours as needed and scheduling flexibility around academic commitments.

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 another 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.
• Must be able to work on site at the Scott Morris Center in Spokane, Washington.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

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 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 ways to participate.
• 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.
• Track campaign participation, engagement, and feedback, and assist in recommending future improvements.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and final recommendations summarizing campaign results, lessons learned, and opportunities for future growth.

Benefits

• Affordable healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits with an enhanced 401(k) match.
• Incentive programs rewarding performance and contributions.
• Competitive paid time off, including holidays, personal days, and vacation.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Wellness resources supporting mental and physical health.
• Education and development support, including tuition assistance.
• Community giving programs encouraging employee engagement and impact.
• Optional benefits including legal insurance and pet insurance; eligibility is subject to Bargaining Unit affiliation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern