Communications/Public Events and Community Outreach Intern

Are you a Communications student passionate about making a difference in the community? Do you thrive in engaging with people, especially kids, and love being hands-on at special events? If yes, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

The Green Bay Water Utility is seeking a dynamic and creative individual to join our team as a full-time Summer Intern. Dive deep into meaningful projects, get real-world experience in educational and communication strategies, and play a key role in our community outreach programs.

Ideal for someone who:

• Is currently studying Communications or a related field.
• Has a genuine interest in educational activities and special events.
• Enjoys interactive communication, particularly with younger audiences.
• Loves to be hands-on and is eager to learn and contribute to a lively team environment.

Tasks:

1. Participates in the coordination of community events and successfully executes the continuation of the Water Monster program for area groups and nonprofits.
2. Connect with and build relationships with the Neighborhood Associations across the City of Green Bay with the intent of creating roundtable discussions, dispelling frequent misunderstandings, explaining water rates, explaining water quality, water main flushing, etc.
3. Focuses public relations efforts on building trust and community support for Utility initiatives with the goal of better understanding survey results, feedback, and concerns. 
4. Assist with the creation of external communication videos to continuously educate customers on the various operations of the utility on an annual basis. 
5. Assist with a variety of internal communication videos that educate staff.
6. Supports the Education and Outreach Coordinator in editing the Utility website and social media as needed.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma, HSED or GED
• Current pursuit of a bachelor’s or graduate degree in Communications, Event Planning, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business or related field  
• Valid driver's license and good driving record

• Ability to work the required hours of the position. Hours may include evenings and weekends, depending on workload needs.     
• Skilled in developing, recommending and promoting public information materials in a strategic context in keeping with the utility's missions and goals. Skilled in producing and promoting education. Skilled at organizing activities, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines. Skilled at judgment and discretion in identifying, recommending and implementing internal and external communication campaigns. 
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the staff and the public.  Ability to maintain confidentiality.  
• Proficient skills in Canva or Adobe. Skilled at Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Considerable skills in working independently without specific instructions.
• Must be an independent self-starter with a sense of urgency, proven results orientation, initiative and an affinity for producing consistently high-quality work and yield in a manner that exceeds expectations. The capacity to juggle multiple priorities effectively within a fast-paced environment is critical.

Ability to perform the following activities:

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 6 hours.
• Ability to focus on projects for an extended period.
• Ability to reach, stoop and lift on a frequent basis.
• Be able to work in the outside elements. 

The above is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.