What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Communications Intern position at NRECA?
Job Description
12 Week Summer Internship
You must be an Undergraduate Student who will be a Junior or Senior in the Autumn of 2025 to be consider for this program.
NRECA is a unique national trade association providing advocacy, financial services and business support services to over 900 consumer owned electric cooperatives across the country. NRECA employees are united by our mission, inclusive culture, collaborative workplace and commitment to service excellence. As a “best place to work” employer, we operate with integrity, transparency and a spirit of innovation.
The Insurance and Financial Services (I&FS) department of NRECA develops and provides access to employee benefit programs and resources to its members.
The communications and user experience team is responsible for creating engaging, informative and useful materials across a host of media platforms to educate plan participants on these programs along with ways to maximize use and cost savings in addition to providing guidance on their administration for HR and benefits professionals.
Benefits
We are looking for a motivated and talented individual to assist in the development of communication material used to communicate NRECA’s offerings to members. This individual will interact with communications and user experience team members on communication campaign deliverables/schedules as well as working to assist the team with content development and organization on our benefits web portal to improve digital engagement. Projects include:
Required Qualifications and Skills
The preceding job description has been written to reflect management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
NRECA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail humanresources@nreca.coop or call: 703-907-5992 - NRECA Arlington Human Resources. Please call 402-483-9275 - NRECA Lincoln Human Resources, for Lincoln, NE employment opportunities. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released the 'Know Your Rights' poster, which updates and replaces the previous "EEO is the Law" poster and "EEO Is the Law Poster Supplement".
Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination. NRECA will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.
E-Verify. As a Federal Contractor, NRECA is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information please click on the following link: E-Verify.
For more information about life at NRECA please visit www.Electric.coop.
12 Week Summer Internship
You must be an Undergraduate Student who will be a Junior or Senior in the Autumn of 2025 to be consider for this program.
NRECA is a unique national trade association providing advocacy, financial services and business support services to over 900 consumer owned electric cooperatives across the country. NRECA employees are united by our mission, inclusive culture, collaborative workplace and commitment to service excellence. As a “best place to work” employer, we operate with integrity, transparency and a spirit of innovation.
The Insurance and Financial Services (I&FS) department of NRECA develops and provides access to employee benefit programs and resources to its members.
The communications and user experience team is responsible for creating engaging, informative and useful materials across a host of media platforms to educate plan participants on these programs along with ways to maximize use and cost savings in addition to providing guidance on their administration for HR and benefits professionals.
Benefits
We are looking for a motivated and talented individual to assist in the development of communication material used to communicate NRECA’s offerings to members. This individual will interact with communications and user experience team members on communication campaign deliverables/schedules as well as working to assist the team with content development and organization on our benefits web portal to improve digital engagement. Projects include:
- Assist with content audits and content modifications relating to 401(k) product materials
- Develop content to populate editorial calendar for website homepages
- Work with management to document and formalize workflow process and procedures
- Collaborate with communication managers to produce content in support of ongoing communication campaigns including educational newsletters, videos, etc.
- Work with team members to incorporate better keywords and content descriptions on the website to improve search results and user engagement
- Develop web pages and develop/modify content based on existing materials currently as PDF or other static media
- Assist communication managers by developing graphics and other presentation materials to support webinars and template presentation PowerPoint decks
- Work with the communications and user experience team to organize and develop materials to be used for summer conference season
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Rising college junior or senior with a major in Marketing, Communications, English, Digital Design or related focus.
- 3.0 GPA or higher (no academic or corrective action on record); transcripts must be provided
- Use Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) in the day-to-day tasks.
- Familiarity working within Adobe design for graphic design, video development/editing; web content management systems a plus
- Operate various office equipment such as personal computer, copier, printer, or other job-related equipment.
- Learn new systems and processes and quickly incorporate them into the daily work.
- Apply good judgement related to escalating issues and requesting assistance.
- Organize and manage time effectively.
- Pay close attention to detail and review work for quality.
- Team player with good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Strong communication skills orally and in writing
The preceding job description has been written to reflect management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
NRECA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail humanresources@nreca.coop or call: 703-907-5992 - NRECA Arlington Human Resources. Please call 402-483-9275 - NRECA Lincoln Human Resources, for Lincoln, NE employment opportunities. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released the 'Know Your Rights' poster, which updates and replaces the previous "EEO is the Law" poster and "EEO Is the Law Poster Supplement".
Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination. NRECA will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.
E-Verify. As a Federal Contractor, NRECA is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information please click on the following link: E-Verify.
For more information about life at NRECA please visit www.Electric.coop.
