Communications Intern

Fall Internship Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Flexible hours and part-time options available) Duration: Approximately 10–12 weeks (Late August through November) $25/hour Position Summary The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) is offering a Fall Internship opportunity for motivated and dedicated students interested in communications and public relations. This role provides hands‑on experience supporting public information and community engagement operations within a public utility environment. Interns will work closely with Communications professionals to support daily tactical operations, contribute to the development of comprehensive strategic communications initiatives, and conduct public outreach for SCV Water projects. Essential Responsibilities Analyze and evaluate the performance of content on the Agency’s social media channels, as well as digital advertising platforms Prepare images and graphics for social media, flyers, fact sheets, advertisements and web banners; revise and update design layouts and templates as needed Develop content for the Agency’s public newsletter, Water Currents Assist with outreach activities including monthly Gardening Club workshops, the Water Academy, groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, and other events as assigned Assist with internal communications initiatives, including developing content for The Pipeline employee newsletter, as well as planning and staffing all‑employee meetings Contribute to content development and long‑term strategic planning for the Agency’s internal podcast Assist with copy writing/proofreading Minimum Qualifications All candidates must be students currently enrolled in a high school, community college, undergraduate, or graduate degree program, or a graduate of any of these schools/programs within one year, to be eligible for an internship. A high school student must have a valid high school work permit (or be able to obtain one) or must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. Must have a current cumulative overall GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Must be able to be lawfully employed in United States. Must apply for a specific available internship opportunity. Able to be interviewed and accepted by SCV Water. Able to pass the necessary pre‑employment background checks. Able to commit to an assignment for no less than 60 days. Able to meet the specific job requirements related to working schedule, location, transportation, and dress code. Work Schedule Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Flexible hours and part-time options available) Duration: Approximately 10–12 weeks (September through November) Eligibility All candidates must be students currently enrolled in a high school, community college, undergraduate, or graduate degree program, or a graduate of any of these schools/programs within one year, to be eligible for an internship. A high school student must have a valid high school work permit (or be able to obtain one) or must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. Must have a current cumulative overall GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Must be able to be lawfully employed in United States. Must apply for a specific available internship opportunity. Able to be interviewed and accepted by SCV Water. Able to pass the necessary pre‑employment background checks. Able to commit to an assignment for no less than 60 days. Able to meet the specific job requirements related to working schedule, location, transportation, and dress code. #J-18808-Ljbffr