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INTERN - Communications

Salary

$23.00 Hourly

Location

Headquarters - Phoenix 85024, AZ

Job Type

Limited Duration

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

1320

Department

Public & Intergovernmental Affairs

Opening Date

12/18/2025

Closing Date

2/11/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

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Overview & Purpose

PAID INTERNSHIP: $23.00/Hour

APPLY BY: 2/11/26

Target 11-week Internship Dates: 5/18/26 – 7/30/26

(4-10 work schedule M-Th 7am - 5:30pm) Some flexibility with scheduled hours. May have the opportunity for one day a week remote work (conditions apply).

The Communications Intern will support CAP’s internal and external efforts to increase awareness of CAP and Colorado River issues. This role is designed for a student interested in gaining hands-on experience in external communications including media relations, paid placement, and social media management, and internal communications including intranet management, internal campaign development and internal consultancy. This internship will also have opportunity to support web and graphic design and video production.

The intern will work closely with the Communications team to create compelling content and contribute to the overall communications strategy.

Position Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities

+ Paid Placement - Assist with planning, executing, and tracking paid placements across digital platforms. Conduct research on target audiences, competitors, and media outlets to inform placement strategies. Support reporting and performance analysis of placements.

+ Social Media – Help plan, draft, and schedule content for social media channels including Facebook, LinkedIn, X and (with emphasis) Instagram. Monitor engagement, track analytics, and identify opportunities to increase reach and visibility.

+ Media Relations – Observe media relations interactions. Research media outlets, prepare reporter pitches. Assist in monitoring press coverage and preparing daily In the News compilations. Support coordination of press announcements as needed.

+ Graphic Design – Shadow Web & Graphic Designer and if able, create graphics and visual digital assets for all platforms using Adobe or Canva. Develop understanding of brand design guidelines and help update if needed. Assist with updating PowerPoint presentations as needed.

+ Photography & Videography - Assist with planning and filming short-form and long-form video content

+ General Communications Support - Help draft articles, prepare newsletters, and update website content. Contribute creative ideas for campaigns, storytelling, and audience engagement. Provide administrative and project support to the Communications team.

Through working in a professional communications environment and contributing to real-world projects, by the end of the internship the intern will gain experience in:

+ Developing and executing strategic communications plans.

+ Building relationships with media and understanding media industry.

+ Creating and analyzing paid placement campaigns.

+ Producing engaging digital content and managing social platforms.

+ Capturing visual assets and producing video content.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

+ Junior or higher-level student (or recent graduate) majoring in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Design, Video Production, or a related field.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and experience with design and video editing software including Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva a plus.

+ Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.

+ Familiarity with social media platforms and best practices.

+ Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively.

+ Creativity, curiosity, and willingness to learn new tools and communication techniques.

+ Must submit transcripts (unofficial or official) with the online application.

+ Must be legally authorized to work a paid internship in the United States.

Supplemental Information

Welcome to the Central Arizona Project - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1gmLzN97i0)

Paid sick leave. There are no other benefits associated with this position.

01

This internship is for a full-time paid ($23/hour) work experience M-Th for the duration of 5/18/26 – 7/30/26. This position does not come with additional company benefits. Can you commit to participating in this summer Internship Program for at least 90% of the full 11-week period?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Are you currently a junior level or higher student (or recent grad) enrolled in a declared major closely related to this internship?

+ Yes

+ No

03

What is your college and/or grad school major(s)?

04

What is your current cumulative GPA?

05

Are you proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Teams)?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Do you have experience with design and video editing software?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Are you familiar with social media platforms and best practices?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Are you legally authorized to work a paid full-time summer internship in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Would you have reliable transportation to the CAP headquarters location at 23636 N. 7th Street in Phoenix (not easy walking distance to public transportation)?

+ Yes

+ No

10

IMPORTANT! To be considered for this internship, you must attach the (official or unofficial) transcripts of your college coursework (pdf or Word). Did you successfully attach / upload your transcripts to this online application? (If you did not attach them with this application, please email them to [email protected] by the posting closing date).

+ Yes

+ No

11

Please briefly describe 1) why you are interested in this internship program, 2) your career objectives, and 3) how both you and CAP would benefit if you were selected for this internship.

Required Question

Employer

Central Arizona Project

Address

23636 N. 7th Street

Phoenix, Arizona, 85024

Website

http://www.cap-az.com

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