Communications Intern

Job Description

Communications Intern | Central San

The Tone:
This is an internship at Central San, located in Martinez, CA. Central San is a special district that provides essential public services, including wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal; recycled water production and distribution; and household hazardous waste collection. This Communications Intern role is vital in helping the organization inform the public, manage community relations, and support its educational programs, directly contributing to the utility’s public engagement efforts.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Martinez, CA
• Team: Administration Department – Communications Division
• Mission: This person provides practical experience in communications for a wastewater utility, applying academic preparation to public relations and outreach efforts.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Activities: Assist with various communications and public relations activities across the organization.
• Development: Develop information products and prepare PowerPoint presentations and marketing materials.
• Coordination: Coordinate special education projects and events, and manage tour schedules for the facility.
• Outreach: Support customer outreach, marketing campaigns, public events, and community relations efforts.
• Contribution: Contribute to publications, student and public education programs, and digital design/production tasks.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Junior or senior level undergraduate student, graduate student, or very recent graduate (within the past 12 months) attending an accredited college in good standing. This position requires an academic background in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Political Science, Journalism, or a similar relevant field.
• Experience: This role seeks individuals eager to gain practical work experience in a wastewater utility setting, applying their academic preparation to real-world communications projects and programs.
• Skills: Excellent writing skills are essential for this role. Candidates must possess comprehensive computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong customer service abilities. The intern should be comfortable with public speaking and interacting effectively with diverse internal and external groups. Additional key attributes include being a talented team player, detail-oriented, with high emotional intelligence, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Bonus: A strong ability in Adobe Creative Cloud is highly preferred.