STUDENT INTERN - COMMUNICATIONS (WRITING)

Basin Electric Power Cooperative; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Basin Electric Power Cooperative in Bismarck, ND seeks a Student Intern - Communications (Writing) to assist with writing and strategic communication initiatives. The role offers part-time hours during the school year and a fall 2026 start with an anticipated summer 2027 end date.

The intern will help editors identify stories, conduct interviews, develop content across magazines, newsletters, social media, intranet, and websites, and support employee engagement content.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be enrolled as a full-time student in a two-year communications related program with at least one year completed, or a four-year communications program with at least two years completed, or recent graduate (within the past 12 months).
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Hold a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist publication editors and writers with stories, interviews, writing, and review processes.
• Contribute content for magazines, newsletters, social media, intranet, websites, blogs, and presentations.
• Assist with special events and projects as needed.
• Help develop internal communications materials and employee engagement content for intranet and other platforms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Research

Organization

Attention to detail

Data entry

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Initiative

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Safety procedures

Education

Two-year communications program (1 year completed)

Four-year communications program (2 years completed)

Recent graduate (within 12 months)

Job description

Job Title

STUDENT INTERN - COMMUNICATIONS (WRITING)

Posting Start Date

8/20/26

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is located at our Headquarters building in Bismarck, ND.

This position's anticipated start date would be fall 2026 with an end date in the summer of 2027.

During the school year, this position would be part-time and flexible around your school schedule.

This temporary position assists with the writing and strategic communication initiatives of the Communications/Strategic Planning division.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist the publication editors and other writers to identify stories; schedule and conduct interviews; develop written content, and coordinate the review process; and go through the review process in support of Cooperative and member communications programs.

• Contribute content and communication materials for magazines, newsletters, social media, intranet, websites, blogs, presentations, and other communication channels.

• Assist with special events and projects, as needed.

• Assist in developing internal communication materials and employee engagement content for the intranet and other employee communication platforms.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Be at least 18 years of age.

• Be enrolled as a full-time student in a two-year communications related program with at least one year completed, or a four-year communications program with at least two years completed, or recent graduate (within the past 12 months).

• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.

• Hold a valid driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous internship or relevant work experience.

• Additional certifications or coursework in field of study.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position and to move about the office building, occasional reaching below and above shoulder level, constant use of a keyboard/computer and other office productivity machinery, bending, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds.

KEY SKILLS

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

• Research and analytical thinking.

• Organization and attention to detail.

• Data entry and recordkeeping.

• Team collaboration.

• Relationship building.

• Initiative and adaptability.

• Confidentiality and professionalism.

• Compliance with safety procedures.

Wage: $21.50-23.50/hour

Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.