College Intern - Strategic Engagement

Location:

Tempe, AZ, US

Date: Jan 9, 2025

Requisition ID: 18191

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

401(k) plan with employer matching
Paid sick time in accordance with the Arizona state minimum wage law and overtime pay for any hours actually worked over 40 in their FLSA defined week
Access to a recreation and fitness facility
Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs: College interns are eligible to receive $1000 per calendar year
10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

Salt River Project (SRP), the nation’s third-largest public power and water utility is seeking a college student for a paid internship for its Strategic Engagement department in Tempe, AZ. The college student intern will support Public Affairs primarily with SRP’s partnerships with trade groups and chambers of commerce, including tracking and summarizing business positions, event participation, document management, marketing materials and support for chamber events, creating event material and conducting research as needed.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for a college student to gain hands-on experience on utility industry’s interaction and collaboration with the chambers of commerce and the business community across the State, and to gain an understanding of how public policy impacts customers and other stakeholders.

What You'll Do

Actively participate in opportunities to gain an understanding about energy and water policy and operational issues.

Research, update and maintain internal and external contact directories (Chambers, Employees on Boards and Committees, Internal and External Potential Guests).

Conduct research on chambers of commerce and other trade group data.

Participate in bi-weekly marketing meetings, Policy & Strategy meetings and other discussions with Public Affairs and adjacent department members.

Draft show flows for Strategic Engagement events.

Organize, produce, and/or deliver event and meeting materials as needed.

Summarize chamber event program content and attendance.

Document SRP produced engagement opportunities and attendance.

Draft communications in support of event participation.

Maintain and publish profile of event info.

Support Strategic Engagement and Chamber events as necessary.

Other tasks as assigned.

What It Takes To Succeed

Currently enrolled in a college program in Hospitality, Business Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field.

Strong analytical and research skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Schedule Salary/Hours/Hybrid Workplace: 

This is a paid opportunity for a college student working 20-30 hours, Monday through Friday.

This is an in-person/in office job opportunity; selected candidate may also cover events offsite.

College student must live and work in Arizona.

Education

College level coursework (100+) from an accredited institution will be evaluated on an individual basis according to the skill/level to determine if applicable to the position by management.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visas.