Community Engagement Strategy Intern — Hybrid

Salt River Project; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt River Project seeks a College Intern for Community Engagement Strategy in Tempe, AZ. The internship provides hands-on experience supporting community events, corporate partnerships, and program initiatives while working with cross-functional teams.

You will assist with gathering event information, researching best practices, auditing documents, and helping manage schedules. The role requires strong communication, organization, and a willingness to learn in a hybrid workplace.

Qualifications

• Effective written and verbal communication skills. 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.
• Foundational knowledge or coursework relevant to the assigned department is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office or other tools relevant to the assignment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support various strategists throughout the planning process of community engagement and sponsorship opportunities for local community events as well as corporate partnerships, including but not limited to gathering event information, researching best practices and assisting with key departmental artifact and document audits
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities, and following written or oral instructions
• Interact with a variety of departments within SRP, as well as with customers and corporate/community partners
• Maintain a working knowledge of SRP programs and initiatives, customer segments and educate customers at community events
• Assist with event set-up and tear-down, including packing event materials, loading/unloading signage and display materials, and other tasks as needed
• Perform office duties, including inventory tracking, organizing event materials, deliveries, and other activities as assigned
• Local travel required
• Gain practical work experience by applying academic knowledge to support departmental projects, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, contribute to business objectives, and develop technical and professional skills while gaining exposure to SRP's operations, culture, and the utility industry.
• Assist with conducting research, analyzing data, and preparing reports, presentations, and other project deliverables.
• Assist with project coordination, track progress, and support teams in meeting established milestones and deadlines.
• Participate in mentorship, networking, training, and professional development opportunities through SRP's Early Talent Program.

Skills

Communication skills

Written & verbal communication

Organization

Research

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salt River Project seeks a College Intern for Community Engagement Strategy in Tempe, AZ. The internship provides hands-on experience supporting community events, corporate partnerships, and program initiatives while working with cross-functional teams.

You will assist with gathering event information, researching best practices, auditing documents, and helping manage schedules. The role requires strong communication, organization, and a willingness to learn in a hybrid workplace.