Communications and Administrative Intern

HGL is seeking a Communications and Administrative Intern I for a part-time, in-office position in Overland Park, KS. The internship runs from August 2026 to November 2026 with no overnight travel required.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Support Tasks
  • Support general office tasks, such as answering the phone, tracking office supplies, processing daily mail and packages.
  • Assist with physical and digital filing systems.
  • Maintain clean, tidy, and orderly office and field storage areas.
  • Utilize approved digital and AI-assisted tools to support technical documentation, data analysis, and workflow efficiency.
• Marketing and Communications Tasks
  • Support the Marketing and Communications Team in evaluating marketing strategy by following objectives, organizing promotional presentations, and updating calendars.
  • Organize marketing materials and purchase promotional items for HGL conference attendance.
  • Work on tight deadlines with the Communications Team to support social media editing, planning, and posting.
  • Contribute to writing and editing accurate social media content that adheres to HGL’s style guide and Communications policy.
  • Keep up to date with pertinent editing and social media creation and monitoring tools.
  • Perform other support duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Actively working toward or seeking a degree in Communications or Marketing.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and other MS Office applications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team- and results-oriented environment.
• Ability to multi-task and be detail-oriented.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies and digital tools to improve project delivery and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Marketing skills, knowledge of the environmental/scientific industry, and ability to interface with clients and management are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of traditional and digital marketing, content marketing, and social media marketing.
• Strong academic background with focus on organization, administrative tasks, and communication principles.
• Experience editing and using social media creation and monitoring tools, including Canva, Adobe Suite, etc.
• Web design and familiarity with SquareSpace is a plus.
• Experience using generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) to improve technical writing, data analysis, research, visualization, or task delivery efficiency.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to lift, move, or relocate items up to 50 lbs.
• Prolonged sitting up to 70% of the time.
• Prolonged standing up to 70% of the time.
• Repetitive hand motions (typing, tool use, etc.).
• Ability to see details at a close range.
• Viewing computer screen for extended periods.
• Driving a company or personal vehicle.
• Communicating effectively with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Managing competing deadlines and shifting priorities.

Work environment: Office setting.

Schedule

This internship supports 15 hours per week within a 5-day workweek, with core hours between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. The duration is August 2026 through November 2026.

Pay

The pay rate for this position is $20.00/hour.

About HGL

HGL is dedicated to restoring natural resources and providing ongoing environmental stewardship. Our projects primarily address emerging contaminants (like PFAS), radiological contamination, military munitions, and chemical contamination in groundwater, surface water, sediments, and soil across the United States and its territories.

With over 550 employees, HGL combines the capability to execute high-profile projects with a personal, collaborative work environment. We foster a culture of innovation, flexibility, and inclusivity, offering career growth opportunities through mentoring, training, education, and support for certifications and licenses.