Communications and Public Affairs Intern

Summary

Are you eager to gain hands-on experience in public affairs, communications, and government operations? Do you want to learn about critical water issues while working with a government entity serving the mountain resort communities of Vail and Beaver Creek? Apply for the Communications & Public Affairs Internship at the Eagle River Water & Sanitation District for an opportunity to make a real impact in our community!

As an intern, you’ll collaborate with experienced professionals in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment. This role is perfect for those passionate about public service and eager to build skills in community engagement, communications, government affairs, and election management. From organizing community events to working on digital content to analyzing data and processes, you'll play a key role in advancing the District’s mission of providing efficient, effective, and reliable water and wastewater utility services in a manner that respects the natural environment.

If you’re looking for a meaningful opportunity to learn and grow your skills, we encourage you to apply!

Day to Day

• Government Affairs: Assist with logistics of potentially two elections, support the planning and execution of public board meetings, and help ensure compliance with governance regulations.
• Community Engagement & Outreach: Organize community engagement initiatives, represent the District at public events, and create compelling marketing materials to enhance outreach efforts.
• Digital Content & Analytics: Manage and streamline the district’s photo inventory, optimize web content for consistency and accessibility, and contribute to ideas and creation of automation opportunities or analytics dashboards.
• Communications Strategy: Research industry practices, analyze engagement, and help shape the organization’s approach to digital communications.
• Branding & Identity: Assist in maintaining the district’s internal and external branding to ensure a consistent and professional presence across all platforms through employee support and material creation.

Qualifications & Competencies

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, social media, and basic web content management is a plus.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under District standards.
• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in communications, public administration, political science, journalism, business, or a related field preferred. The scope of work for this role will be broad and we are open to candidates with different backgrounds, interests, and experience.

Schedule

This position will work up to a maximum of 1,000 hours or six months. We prefer a candidate who is available to work 30 or more hours a week for a six-month time period but will consider alternative schedule options. This internship will work mostly onsite with the occasional opportunity to work remotely. An ideal start date for this internship is in April.

Pay Range and Benefits

This role is a paid internship with a pay range of $23.72 - $33.22/hour. We value life-work balance and are leaders in the industry with our seasonal employee benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

• $479 monthly employee housing stipend
• Wellness program
• 457 Retirement savings plans
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• $700 Annual Recreation Benefit

All District employees must submit to a pre-employment drug screen and extensive background check.

For a full classification specification, email erwsdjobs@erwsd.org.

All applicants must apply online by March 28, 2025, in order to be considered.

Salary : $700