Public Relations Intern

Summary•Vail, CO

1d•$24 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Government & Public Relations team at Eagle River Water & Sanitation District to help amplify our water conservation message and engage the community through compelling content and visuals. This internship is ideal for a creative, detail-oriented individual passionate about environmental stewardship and communications. You’ll gain hands-on experience in social media strategy, photo asset management, outreach, and analytics, all while supporting critical conservation initiatives. This is an opportunity to play a direct role in connecting people to the essential water services that keep our community thriving.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Current enrollment or recent completion of coursework in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Environmental Studies, or a related field preferred.
Strong writing and editing skills with familiarity across social media platforms.
Basic photography skills are required; experience with photo editing tools is preferred.
Comfort learning digital platforms such as SharePoint, Google Analytics, website content management systems, and design tools like Canva or PowerPoint.
Motivated, organized, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
Ability to respectfully engage with community members and represent ERWSD professionally at public events.

Nice To Haves

An environmental or water-focused background is a plus.

Responsibilities

Photography: Capture, collect, and organize photos across departments, with a focus on water conservation activities. Build and maintain a structured photo catalog in SharePoint or comparable software.
Content Creation & Media Support: Assist in content creation for PowerPoint presentations, newsletters, and editing projects. Draft and schedule social media posts, reels, and videos. Support basic video production to help bring conservation messaging to life visually and creatively.
Website & Analytics Support: Assist with website updates, architecture audit, and content refreshes. Learn and apply Google Analytics (GA4) to track engagement and support data-informed communications decisions.
Outreach & Community Engagement: Attend local events, support conservation outreach efforts, and assist with research. Help connect residents to water-saving resources through thoughtful, approachable communication.
Government Relations Assistance: Support the Government relations team with board meetings and research tasks when needed.