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External Communications InternAmerican Water Works Company Inc • Carnegie, PA, US
External Communications Intern

External Communications Intern

American Water Works Company Inc • Carnegie, PA, US
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Requisition ID :    109095

Share Our Purpose.  Be Yourself.  Feel Valued.

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career.  Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

We are Beautifully Different . We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role!  Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.

About American Water

American Water (NYSE : AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

For more information, visit  amwater.com  and join American Water on  LinkedIn ,  Facebook ,  Twitter  and  Instagram .

Primary Role

About the Internship : Join Pennsylvania American Water as a Health & Safety Intern and explore exciting career opportunities in the water and wastewater field. As the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., American Water (NYSE : AWK) has been providing safe, clean, reliable, and affordable services since 1886. We serve over 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. Our 6,500 professionals leverage their expertise and our national scale to deliver excellent outcomes for customers, employees, investors, and stakeholders.

Why American Water?

  • Growth and Investment : We plan to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure over the next decade.
  • Sustainability and Community : We are committed to safety, affordability, customer service, environmental protection, workforce inclusivity, and community strengthening.
  • Recognition : Featured on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, and recipients of multiple national awards.

Learn More : Visit amwater.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Key Accountabilities

  • Gain firsthand experience in how water utilities support communities and ensure sustainability.
  • Collaborate with professionals to assist with external affairs and community relations activities, supporting government affairs, business development, and policy objectives.
  • Key Tasks :

  • Support external affairs, government affairs, and business development staff.
  • Organize, prepare, and execute community relations events, outreach to key external stakeholders, and special events and projects.
  • Assist with data entry, collection, and analysis in support of growth opportunities, policy objectives, and corporate communications.
  • Research and prepare information and reports for internal and external meetings, events, and presentations.
  • 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.
  • Experience / Education

  • Enrollment in a Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science undergraduate degree program, or a relevant program from an accredited school.
  • Minimum of 2 years of completed coursework.
  • Other

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

    Champions safety

    Customer obsessed

    Cultivates innovation

    Nimble learning

    Drives Results

    Collaborates

    Join American Water... We Keep Life Flowing ™

    American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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