Primary Role

Join Virginia American Water as an External Affairs Intern and join a team of high-performing professionals who are dedicated to making a positive impact the communities we serve.

Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water company in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 384,000 people. For more information, visit www.virginiaamwater.com and join Virginia American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.

Key Accountabilities

• Gain firsthand experience in how water utilities support communities beyond providing water and wastewater service.
• Collaborate with professionals to assist with external affairs and community relations activities, supporting government affairs and policy objectives.

Key Tasks:

• Support external affairs and government affairs staff.
• Organize, prepare, and execute community relations events, outreach to key external stakeholders, and special events and projects.
• Maintain “event tracker” to include details of event (date, time, location and volunteers, volunteer hours)
• Research and prepare information and reports for internal and external meetings, events, and presentations.
• Support activities related to charitable giving program
• Creating social media posts and assests (Photos and Videos). 

Knowledge/Skills

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical Skills: Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational Skills: Demonstrated organizational and administrative abilities.
• Independent Worker: Ability to work independently and manage time across multiple projects and deadlines.
• Collaborative: Seek input and coordinate with staff.
• Detail-Oriented: Conduct thorough analyses and evaluations, resulting in timely decisions and recommendations.
• Technical Proficiency: Good working knowledge of computer programs, databases, and software.
• Comfortable with standard social media platforms

Experience/Education

• Enrollment in a Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, undergraduate or graduate degree program, or a relevant program from an accredited school.
• Minimum of 1 year of completed coursework.

Other

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Work Environment

• Some travel expected (approximately 25% evenings/weekends).
• Option for a 3-2 hybrid work model to align with manager’s schedule.

We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in making a difference in our communities.

Competencies