Public Affairs Summer Intern — Hybrid Outreach

Towson; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Towson is seeking a Summer 2026 Staff Intern for Public Affairs. This role includes working closely with Construction Project Public Affairs to communicate effectively about electric transmission and gas construction updates to the community.

Ideal candidates are actively pursuing a relevant degree with strong communication skills. This hybrid position expects interns to work 40 hours weekly, though no housing or transportation support is provided.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a relevant degree and graduating between December 2026 and May 2029.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record required.
• 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with the public.

Responsibilities

• Supporting field outreach by canvassing construction outreach materials.
• Attending project and contractor meetings, site visits, and customer meetings.
• Updating the gas construction and electric reliability websites.

Skills

Public relations

Communication

Field outreach

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Detail-oriented communication

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Communications, or Public Relations

Job description

Towson is seeking a Summer 2026 Staff Intern for Public Affairs. This role includes working closely with Construction Project Public Affairs to communicate effectively about electric transmission and gas construction updates to the community.

Ideal candidates are actively pursuing a relevant degree with strong communication skills. This hybrid position expects interns to work 40 hours weekly, though no housing or transportation support is provided.