103000-064:Summer Intern, Community Engagement

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority•Washington, WA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager. At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner. The Summer Intern, Community Engagement will support the outreach activities and assist with attending summer events and community outreach initiatives. This intern will play a key role in facilitating and coordinating engagement with the community, representing the organization at events, and helping strengthen relationships with local groups and stakeholders.

Requirements

Experience in community engagement, communications, or similar disciplines.
Must be currently enrolled fulltime in an undergraduate or graduate program
Must have at least 30 credit hours complete
Must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average
Strong multi-tasking abilities.
Project management and organizational development skills.
Ability to work in teams and take initiative.
Ability to build positive rapport with community members and stakeholders.
Networking capabilities and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work hard and handle physically demanding tasks.
Willingness to work during evenings and after-hours.
Ability to lift items when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in community engagement or communications roles.
Some project management experience is beneficial.
Preferred Majors: Community Engagement, Communications, Public Relations, or similar disciplines.
Advanced project management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
Strong teamwork, leadership, and collaboration abilities.
Self-starter with a creative and out-of-the-box thinking approach.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and organizing community outreach events and activities.
Attend and represent the organization at summer outreach events.
Support the development of engagement strategies and initiatives.
Assist with community outreach documentation, including reports and feedback gathering.
Help build relationships with local groups, stakeholders, and participants in community events.
Performance of assignments under the direct supervision of a department lead
Performance of other work-related duties as needed