Student Intern -- Community Sustainability Engagement/Natural Resources $19.99 to $21.66 per hour Job #16206 This position will be open until filled or close on May 31st, 2025, whichever is sooner Basic Responsibilities Are you looking for a unique opportunity to gain valuable "real world" work experience? Snohomish County PUD offers challenging projects with access to experienced professionals and resources along with the satisfaction of knowing you've made a difference. "Energizing Life in Our Communities" isn't just a statement on our mission to deliver vital services to the communities we serve. We are governed by elected community members, most of us live in our service territory, and many of us are life-long residents. We deliver services that our neighbors rely on for their quality of life -- whether it's safe water to drink, heat and light to keep them warm and safe, or energy to power businesses fueling our local economy. Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the community, especially in the realm of sustainability? We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic intern to support our corporate communication efforts, focusing on community engagement initiatives related to Natural Resources sustainability. In this role, you will collaborate with our team to develop and implement communication strategies that foster strong relationships with local organizations, stakeholders, and the public. You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in event planning, social media management, and content creation, all while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance our community presence and promote sustainable practices. If you are a proactive, creative thinker with excellent communication skills and a passion for sustainability, we would love to hear from you! Minimum Qualifications • Must be 18 years or older at time of application. • High School student or student currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or vocational program working toward a degree or certification in any field. Position Requirements • Current transcripts, progress reports, and/or student enrollment histories are required by time of hire. • Proof of student status for upcoming quarter is required prior to hire. Acceptable documents include: current registration/enrollment notice, or letter of intent from Registrar's office, or student enrollment history, or tuition payment confirmation or cancelled check. • Must successfully complete the pre-employment screening process, including testing for employment (if applicable). • May require some weekend and evening work to attend community events. Preferred Qualifications • Working towards a degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Environmental Sciences or related • Enrolling in Junior/Senior year in Fall of 2025 • Experience in Word; PowerPoint; Excel; interviewing for stories; writing; editing. • Able to work as a team member and independently; able to staff event booths and interact with customers; able to interview; enjoys learning new things; is willing to help with the routine activities. • Background in writing. proactive problem solver as much of the time the intern will be working independently but on specific assignments with deadlines. To Apply Fully complete the online application at careers.snopud.com by no later than 05/31/2025. A full job description is available on the website. Snohomish County PUD #1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Disabled and Veterans.