Intern, Government Relations

About the Role

EPCOR is hiring a part-time, paid Government Relations Intern from September to December. This role involves researching water policies, attending public hearings, drafting communications, and supporting grant applications. Interns will collaborate with departments like Legal, Public Affairs, and Engineering to advance EPCOR’s policy initiatives. The position reports to the Director of Government Relations and offers valuable experience in utility policy and government affairs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on local, state, and federal water policies and regulations.
• Analyze how proposed changes in legislation may impact EPCOR’s operations.
• Assist with maintaining relationships with government officials, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders by participating in meetings and public hearings.
• Prepare summaries and briefs of meetings and legislative/regulatory developments.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to water resources, environmental protection, and utility regulation.
• Help draft communication materials for internal and external distribution to communicate EPCOR’s policy initiatives.
• Prepare detailed reports for grant applications to support the utility’s efforts to lower costs for customers.
• Work closely with various departments within EPCOR, including Legal, Rates, Public Affairs, Operations, and Engineering, to support the government relations team.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited local university or a recent graduate with an interest in utilities, water policy, and government affairs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Strong technical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills in a professional environment.
• Demonstrate a high-performance, disciplined, safe, accountable, focused, innovative, and achievement-oriented manner of working.

Qualifications

Current student or recent graduate with an interest in utilities, water policy, and government affairs.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

This is a paid internship (up to 5 months). The intern will work up to 40 hours per week.

Please note: If considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (criminal, driving, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required.