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*Requisition ID: *[[id]] * 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*_ Join the New Jersey American Water as a Community Relations 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: Recognized as one of Forbes 2025 Most Trusted Companies in America, ranked on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2024 List, and recipients of multiple national awards. _ *Key Accountabilities*_ Under the direction of the Manager of External Affairs and Specialist of External Affairs: * Represent American Water at community events and outreach programs. * Implementing event planning plans based on community feedback and business needs. * Present before small and large groups within the community (schools, community organizations etc.). * Provide photography and content related to events for customer facing outlets (internet, social media, newsletters, etc.). * Contribute to social media content generation * Coordinate activities for events to include working with vendors, community partners, and employees. * Identify volunteerism needs and coordinate scheduling volunteers to work various community events. _ *Knowledge/Skills*_ * Functional / Technical Skills * Learning on the Fly * Organizational Agility * Problem Solving * Time Management * Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices. * Strong organizational skills. * High level of drive / motivation. * Effective communication skills. * Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office programs. * Experience in Adobe InDesign Preferred * Project Planning _ *Experience/Education*_ * Enrollment in a Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, undergraduate degree program, or a relevant program from an accredited school. * Minimum of 1 year of completed coursework. _ *Competencies*_ Champions safety Customer obsessed Cultivates innovation Nimble learning Drives Results Collaborates Compensation Data The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. The expected pay range for this position is between $18.00 per hour and $28.00 per hour. If you are hired at American Water your compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, candidate's program year, discipline, and degree. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity. American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally! * 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.*