Communications & Engagement Internship - Summer 2027

Company Description

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Wabash Valley Power is a not-for-profit electric cooperative and wholesale provider of reliable, affordable electricity to our 21 electric distribution member cooperatives. These cooperatives in turn serve more than 280,000 homes, businesses, and farms in Indiana and Illinois. 

As a not-for-profit co-op, we do things a bit differently—and that’s the point. Because we aren’t influenced by shareholders, we make our decisions with our members in mind. That means we value things like teamwork, and putting families first. It also means a business model that’s designed for stability and growth. It’s a Deliberately Different approach to the energy industry, and that’s great news for the people who count on us.

Job Description

Objective: 

The Communications & Engagement Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting a wide range of communications, marketing, and employee engagement initiatives at Wabash Valley Power Alliance. This role offers exposure to corporate communications, social media, event planning, member cooperative engagement, and content creation while helping advance WVPA's mission of serving its member electric cooperatives.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who enjoys storytelling, organizing events, creating content, and engaging with people. This internship provides opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects while developing professional skills in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

What You'll Gain

• Real-world experience in corporate communications and employee engagement.
• Exposure to the electric cooperative industry and member relations.
• Opportunities to participate in major corporate and member events.
• Portfolio-building experience through writing, event planning, photography, social media, and strategic communications projects.
• Networking opportunities with leaders and professionals across the organization.

Essential Responsibilities

Communications & Content Creation

• Draft content for employee newsletters, intranet stories, email communications, and social media posts.
• Conduct interviews with employees and subject matter experts to gather information for articles and spotlights.
• Assist with photography, video capture, and content gathering at company events and project sites.
• Support development of presentations, promotional materials, and communication toolkits.
• Monitor communications channels and assist with content updates.

Social Media & Digital Engagement

• Help create and schedule social media content across company platforms.
• Track social media performance metrics and prepare basic reports.
• Identify employee and member stories suitable for digital storytelling.
• Assist with content planning and editorial calendars.

Events & Employee Engagement

• Support planning and execution of employee events, meetings, and engagement activities.
• Coordinate event logistics, registrations, materials, photography, and communications.
• Assist with employee recognition programs and engagement campaigns.
• Gather feedback and help evaluate event success.

Member Conference & Cooperative Engagement

• Support planning and execution of WVPA's Member Cooperative Conference and other member-facing events.
• Assist with attendee communications, registration materials, event signage, and conference logistics.
• Coordinate speaker materials and session support.
• Help capture photos, videos, and event highlights for post-event communications.
• Support development of conference communications and promotional materials.

Administrative & Project Support

• Assist with organizing digital assets, photos, and communication resources.
• Manage stakeholder & media contact lists
• Conduct research on industry trends, communications best practices, and engagement opportunities.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for communications and engagement initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current college student pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, Event Management, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, photography, or video editing is a plus.
• Comfortable interacting with employees, member representatives, and external stakeholders.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Additional Information

Potential Summer Intern Projects

If you want the internship to be highly impactful, you could add one or two signature projects:

• Produce a "Meet the Co-ops" video or social media series highlighting member cooperatives.
• Create content and support logistics for the Member Conference.
• Develop a social media content library with photos, videos, and graphics.
• Conduct employee interviews and create a summer employee spotlight campaign.
• Assist with planning an employee engagement event or company-wide initiative.

Wabash Valley Power Alliance reserves the right to request official or unofficial transcripts as part of the selection process to verify educational qualifications, coursework, academic standing, and/or eligibility for the internship.

This is a paid summer internship opportunity located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Please note that housing or a housing stipend is not provided.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines