About the role#
The Avista Foundation is seeking an intern to help develop and launch a new employee giving campaign. You will work with the Executive Director and internal stakeholders to design, implement, and evaluate this program. This role involves leading an employee campaign committee to guide engagement efforts and strengthen the connection between staff and community investment.
What you'll do#
- Research and recommend workplace philanthropy practices to inform the campaign design.
- Gather and summarize feedback from employees and stakeholders to shape goals and messaging.
- Assist in developing the campaign strategy, including objectives, timelines, and communication plans.
- Create educational materials and communications to help employees understand the Foundation mission.
- Chair the employee campaign committee and coordinate implementation activities like events and outreach.
- Track participation, engagement, and feedback to prepare reports and final recommendations.
- Collaborate with internal partners to support logistics and reporting needs.
What you'll need#
- You must be at least 18 years old and enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or master's program.
- Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
- Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week.
- Strong organization, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work well within a professional team.
- Experience in writing, public speaking, digital marketing, or market research is preferred.
Location & details#
- This internship is located on-site at the Scott Morris Center in Spokane, Washington.
- The term covers Winter and Spring 2027.
- This is a paid position with an hourly rate ranging from $19.51 to $27.12 depending on your academic level.
About Avista
Avista is a utility company based in Spokane, Washington. It manages the production, transmission, and distribution of electricity and natural gas. The company serves 360,000 electric customers and 321,000 natural gas customers. Its service territory covers 30,000 square miles across eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and parts of Oregon. The organization operates as a division of Avista Corp and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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