Communications Intern

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Job Summary Internship - 19 hours per week This is a yearlong internship with CFPUA's Communications Department. The intern will support a project to assess and strengthen internal communications at CFPUA. The project will focus on identifying gaps in how information is shared, recommending effective communication channels, and creating content that keeps employees informed and connected. It will address the needs of employees across departments and work locations, including both office and field settings.

Essential Job Functions

• Review existing internal communications materials, channels, and practices.
• Gather input from employees and department representatives about information needs, communication preferences, and barriers to accessing information.
• Identify communication gaps and recommend channels and approaches to address them, considering employee access, ease of use, cost, and staff capacity.
• Develop an internal communications content calendar.
• Interview employees and create content, including employee spotlights, department profiles, organizational updates, and announcements.
• Produce supporting photographs, graphics, or other visual materials using approved tools, and adapt content for recommended channels.
• Incorporate staff feedback and prepare content for approved distribution.
• Present findings and prioritized recommendations with suggested implementation steps.

Education, Experience, And Other Requirements Currently enrolled in an associate or bachelor's degree program with a course study in Communications or a recent graduate.

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment on the basis of qualifications and without regard to age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic disorder. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment status of all person hired to work in the United States. Cape Fear Public Utility Authority participates in E-Verify. This position is not eligible for benefits.