Internship - Marketing & Communications

The Eugene Water & Electric Board has a summer internship opportunity available to motivated college students or recent graduates who are interested in marketing and communications in public/government service. At EWEB we strive to provide internships that are rewarding, both academically and professionally. Internships with EWEB are an excellent way to gain professional work experience related to your college major and desired career path, and to start building your professional resume.
Through this internship you will develop your knowledge of the water and energy industry, be exposed to real world challenges, and enhance your marketing and communication skills. You will be engaged in marketing campaign planning, email and social media marketing, analytics, graphic design, event planning, and public engagement.
You will provide general communications support for EWEB's Communications & Marketing team, including:

• Writing and editing content for a variety of audiences and channels, focusing on digital platforms (social media, email, website)
• Planning and executing marketing campaigns for several energy/water efficiency and environmental programs
• Creating digital content including graphics and video
• Planning and providing support at community events, including tabling events and community meetings

Desired education:

• Junior, senior, recent graduate (within 6 months), or graduate student
• Major in Marketing and/or coursework in marketing research and strategy, marketing communications, and consumer behavior

Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Strong working knowledge of social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter
• Competent with Adobe Creative Suite and social media tools
• Strong interpersonal skills to build collaborative relationships
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and creative abilities
• Ability to use data and insights to develop actionable recommendations
• Organized, with outstanding attention to detail to ensure accuracy
• Self-starter with skills to manage tasks
• Ability to interact in a positive, confident, and professional manner at all levels

Start date: July 10, 2023
Duration: Minimum of 8 weeks, up to 12 weeks (negotiable)
Hours & Schedule: Minimum of 20, up to 40 hours/week (negotiable). Working hours between 8am-5pm, with some nights and weekends for event support.
Compensation: $19-$21/hour, depending on experience
Location: This position is based in Eugene, Oregon. However, work will be conducted primarily via telecommuting, with on-site work as needed at local events or our headquarters at 4200 Roosevelt Boulevard, Eugene, OR 97402.
Please note:This posting includes supplemental questions. Your responses will be scored and used to determine if you will proceed to the next step of the selection process. Please provide detailed answers to each question. Please do not reference your resume or application in your responses. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Portfolio of work:
In addition to your application, please include a minimum of 3 school project or work samples from the following list. These can be attached as additional documents when you complete your application in our hiring portal. If you are unable to attach the documents, please email them to: recruitingteam@eweb.org

• Writing samples that demonstrate your ability to craft engaging content that resonates with the target audience. This can include blog posts, social media posts, email campaigns, or marketing collateral.
• Examples of social media campaigns or posts you have created, including engagement metrics, such as likes, comments, and shares, which show the effectiveness of your social media efforts.
• Examples of market research you have conducted. This can include competitor analysis, consumer surveys, and market trend analysis.
• Examples of analytics and reporting you have done. This can include website traffic reports, email campaign metrics, or social media analytics.
• Examples of your graphic design work, such as posters, social media graphics, infographics, or other visual elements for marketing campaigns.
• Examples of marketing campaigns you have helped plan. This can include outlining campaign goals, identifying target audiences, creating messages, and outlining tactics and strategies.

About EWEB:
Founded in 1911, EWEB is Oregon's largest customer-owned utility. We provide water and electricity to the Eugene community, as well as parts of east Springfield and the McKenzie River valley area.
As a public utility, we do not operate to earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead, EWEB is chartered by the City of Eugene to serve the interests of its citizens. We are owned by the people of Eugene and it's our job to provide reliable, affordable water and electricity for our customers.
Our mission is to enhance our community's vitality by delivering drinking water and electric services consistent with the values of our customer-owners. And our vision is to do so while being a local utility that inspires our customers to invest in and rely on us.
Our core values:

• SAFETY: We value the physical and psychological health and safety of our workforce and the public.
• RELIABLITY: We value the continuous, on-demand delivery of quality drinking water and electricity.
• RESPONSIBLITY: We value the prudent and sustainable stewardship of our customers' financial and natural resources, including our impact on affordability and role in reducing the greenhouse gases (GHGs) contributing to climate change.
• COMMUNITY: We value our local governance and obligation to transparently serve our community.