Communications Intern

Roanoke Electric Corporation; North Carolina; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking opportunities

Mentorship and career guidance

Job summary

Roanoke Electric Corporation is looking for a motivated Summer Intern in North Carolina to assist with Member Services. This internship provides hands-on experience, focusing on communications campaigns, social media content creation, and event promotion. Candidates should be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from college, possess strong communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This opportunity will foster professional development and networking with industry professionals.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from college/university/program.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are necessary.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist with communications campaigns for Annual Meeting and community initiatives.
• Support social media content creation and engagement tracking.
• Help draft emails, flyers, and announcements for members.
• Organize and maintain communications materials and brand assets.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Currently enrolled or recently graduated from college/university/program

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Organization

RC desires to be a leading cooperative providing top tier performance in safety, service and reliability. We are recognized as a highly efficient cooperative applying superior customer service, best work practices and effective technologies that result in high value for our members. We emphasize developing employees as leaders with a highly trained and qualified workforce to meet future challenges and opportunities. RC is recognized as a leader by the cooperative industry, stakeholders and the community for delivering effective and high impact diversified services for our members and community welfare. We are known for our compassion, care, and commitment to the communities we serve.

To learn more about what Roanoke Cooperative does, use the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OIvLihegpk

Description

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Summer Intern to join our team. This internship provides hands‑on experience in Member Services and offers the opportunity to develop professional skills while contributing to real projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with development and execution of communications campaigns (Annual Meeting, programs, community initiatives)
• Support social media content creation, scheduling, and engagement tracking
• Assist with website updates and digital content management
• Help draft member communications including emails, flyers, and announcements
• Support storytelling efforts by capturing member testimonials and community impact stories
• Assist with event promotion and communications planning
• Provide support during community events and outreach initiatives (Clean Energy Expo, TTT Forums, Youth Tour, etc.)
• Assist with internal communications and employee engagement messaging
• Help organize and maintain communications materials and brand assets
• Support data collection and reporting for communications performance metrics
• Assist with photography and content capture for field and community activities

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from [college/university/program]
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative

Learning Opportunities

• Gain practical experience in Member Services
• Develop professional and technical skills
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals
• Mentorship and career guidance

This position is currently accepting applications.