Description

Communications Internship
 

About the Role: 
We are looking for an enthusiastic, resourceful and communication focused intern to join our team this Summer. In this internship, you will work closely with the Membership and Marketing Specialist to review our website content, update organization’s materials to reflect a new logo, create new organizational content and create written and video content for our Water Ambassador program. If you have initiative and thrive on creating content, this is the role for you! 

About Us: 

The Illinois Section of the American Water Works Association aka ISAWWA is an Illinois based nonprofit association.  We provide resources for the advocacy of safe and sustainable water through enriching memberships, mentoring, and increasing public awareness.   

Your Role 
      Update logo on all organizational assets.

      Create new content for the organization on membership and engagement.

      Create short videos and written content for our Water Ambassador program.

      Participate in organization education and social events.

      Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Awesome Skills: 
SKILLS in:

      Graphic Design.

      Writing.

      Video editing.

      Organizing and prioritizing work, exercising independent judgment, wisdom, and common sense within established procedures guidelines and rules.

      Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication for interaction with others.

ABILITY to:

      Prepare reports and carry out assigned projects to their completion.

      Demonstrate good customer service skills with the ability to problem solve.

      Utilize Microsoft Office Suite applications such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel in addition to other related software such as a customized member database. 

      Handle confidential material and information in an ethical and professional manner.

      Effectively communicate with, present information to, and respond to questions.

      Maintain a professional attitude and maintain punctuality and consistent attendance with advance notification of absences.

      Perform detailed work accurately and on time and initiate and maintain necessary follow-up.

      Work collaboratively with all staff and committee leaders.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

      Current undergraduate or graduate student.

      Experience in graphic design.

      Customer service experience preferred.

We’ve Got the Perks: 

      Full-time position, 40 hours a week for up to 10 weeks, starting June, 2026

      $18/hour

      Will work with you on your internship credit!

PHYSICAL DEMANDS including:

      Sedentary office work although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. 

      Finger and hand dexterity to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator, and to operate standard office equipment. 

      Mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment.

      Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, make color distinctions, and have normal depth perception; ability to smell fumes like odorous gas; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.        

When you join the ISAWWA Family you make a big splash – Apply Today! 

ISAWWA is committed to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. The ISAWWA does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.