Public Affairs & Community Relations Intern

Lansing Board of Water & Light; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) invites applications for a Government & Community Relations Intern in Lansing, MI. This summer internship runs May 17, 2027 to August 13, 2027, with a pay rate of $23.00 per hour.

The intern will support government relations, community engagement, public affairs, and event coordination while gaining hands-on experience in a public utility setting. Responsibilities include developing stakeholder databases, monitoring meetings, researching policies,

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited program related to government/community relations, communications or public policy.
• Must be returning for fall 2027 classes.
• GPA minimum of 3.0 required.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing Government & Community Relations initiatives and activities.
• Develop, maintain a database of government and community stakeholders.
• Monitor local government meetings and provide timely updates.
• Conduct policy research and prepare summaries for internal use.
• Create and distribute weekly news briefs on relevant developments.
• Assist with SharePoint site management and employee engagement activities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy research

Public affairs

Event coordination

Community engagement

Communication

Education

Undergrad enrollment in relevant field (Community Relations/Communications/Public Relations/Political Science)

Junior or senior status in summer 2027

Minimum GPA 3.0

Tools

SharePoint

Office software

SAP

Job description

The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) invites applications for a Government & Community Relations Intern in Lansing, MI. This summer internship runs May 17, 2027 to August 13, 2027, with a pay rate of $23.00 per hour.

The intern will support government relations, community engagement, public affairs, and event coordination while gaining hands-on experience in a public utility setting. Responsibilities include developing stakeholder databases, monitoring meetings, researching policies,