Summer 2025: Communications Intern

Highlights of the job

At EPCOR, we are deeply committed to our community and believe in fostering the growth of future leaders. We are looking for students who want to develop their careers in an environment where their work truly makes a difference and has a lasting impact.

We are hiring a Communications Summer Student for a full-time paid internship located in Glendale, AZ.

In this role, you will support the Public Affairs/Communications team in executing integrated communication strategies that elevate and protect EPCOR’s brand, reputation, and business. You will assist with public relations, community outreach, stakeholder engagement, customer relations, and employee communication strategies. Additionally, you will help with content development, event coordination, social media management, media relations, and reporting.

What you’d be responsible for:

• Assist the public affairs and communications team with the execution of public relations, community outreach, stakeholder engagement, customer relations, and employee communication strategies
• Assist with writing, editing, and distributing compelling content for various materials, including newsletters, press releases, internal announcements, promotional materials, and social media
• Support community partner and industry-related events through event coordination, logistics oversight, and volunteer support
• Help manage editorial calendars, deploy content, and monitor social media channels; support team in deploying timely content across internal digital platforms
• Monitor relevant news sources, help identify proactive media opportunities, and support media outreach activities
• Draft internal reports to summarize news coverage, planning and large-scale meetings, event outcomes, and other initiatives as required

In return, we’ll provide:

• A cohort-based opportunity to network with professionals in the water industry as well as your fellow interns
• Site tours to gain firsthand experience of our operations and projects
• Resume building and interview practice sessions to help you prepare for your future career
• Access to exclusive workshops and training sessions led by industry experts
• Opportunities to participate in community outreach and sustainability initiatives
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued
• Fun team-building activities and social events to foster connections and camaraderie

What’s required to be successful:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications or public relations
• Demonstrate a high-performance, high-discipline, safe, accountable, focused, innovative, and achievement-oriented manner of working
• Creative, collaborative, and results-driven approach with the ability to build relationships and work with employees at all levels of the organization
• Effective communication skills with superior attention to details – ability to develop, write, and edit communications materials targeted at different audiences and using varied channels
• Excellent planning, project and event management, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multi-faceted, complex projects under tight deadlines
• Experience using social media and other digital/engagement platforms as an asset
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Works collaboratively with team members and mentors
• Communicates effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Eager to learn and apply new skills

Other important facts about this job

We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Headquartered in Phoenix, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition.