College Intern

About the Role

SRP is seeking a Community Engagement Strategy Intern. This College Intern position offers students practical work experience while supporting departmental projects and business objectives. Interns will apply academic knowledge in a professional environment, develop technical and professional skills, and gain exposure to SRP's operations, culture, and the utility industry.

• Schedule: 20-25 hours per week, with potential for additional weekend hours. Up to 29.5 hours per week during peak event seasons.
• This position is fully onsite.
• Local travel is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support strategists in the planning of community engagement and sponsorship opportunities for local community events and corporate partnerships.
• Gather event information, research best practices, and assist with departmental artifact and document audits.
• Manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Follow written or oral instructions.
• Interact with various departments within SRP, customers, and corporate/community partners.
• Maintain working knowledge of SRP programs, initiatives, and customer segments.
• Educate customers at community events.
• Assist with event set-up and tear-down, including packing event materials and loading/unloading signage and display materials.
• Perform office duties, including inventory tracking, organizing event materials, and handling deliveries.
• Conduct research, analyze data, and prepare reports, presentations, and other project deliverables.
• Coordinate projects, track progress, and support teams in meeting milestones and deadlines.
• Participate in mentorship, networking, training, and professional development opportunities through SRP's Early Talent Program.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office or other relevant tools (preferred).
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment and build positive working relationships.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to organize work, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Currently enrolled in a college or university program pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Event Management, Business, or a related field.
• Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply.
• Foundational knowledge or coursework relevant to the assigned department is preferred.
• Must maintain eligibility by remaining enrolled, successfully completing at least six credit hours per semester (or equivalent), and providing enrollment and academic documentation.
• Commit to working 15 to 40 hours per week based on business needs and manager discretion.
• Follow department-established work schedules and location requirements.
• Must live and work in Arizona.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.