About the role#
The Lansing Board of Water & Light is seeking a Photographer Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This full-time position, based in the Public Relations & Marketing department, offers hands-on experience in professional photography, digital asset management, and archival preservation. You will work under the guidance of a mentor to build your professional portfolio while supporting the utility's visual communication and historical documentation efforts.
What you'll do#
- Photograph company events, programs, employees, facilities, and community activities.
- Capture professional headshots and leadership portraits.
- Produce staged and on-location images for the corporate stock library.
- Digitize historical photographs by scanning and creating high-quality digital files.
- Manage digital assets by uploading files to the database, applying metadata, and using descriptive keywords.
- Conduct research to identify people, locations, and dates associated with historical materials.
- Maintain file-naming conventions and organizational structures for all photographic assets.
- Follow safety protocols and use required personal protective equipment during fieldwork.
- Attend training, safety-awareness programs, and skills-development sessions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited institution as a junior or senior in Fine Arts, Public Relations, or a related major.
- Enrollment in classes for the Fall 2027 semester.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
- Capability to operate a computer and field equipment for extended periods.
- Proficiency in navigating industrial environments and uneven terrain.
- Ability to distinguish small numbers, symbols, and colors on prints.
- Successful completion of a background check, substance screening, and physical.
Location & details#
- This internship is located in Lansing, MI.
- The position is on-site and full-time.
- The pay rate is $23.00 per hour.
About Lansing Board of Water & Light
The Lansing Board of Water & Light is a municipally owned public utility based in Lansing, Michigan. Founded in 1885, the organization provides drinking water, electricity, and steam heat to the local community. It operates as the largest municipally owned utility in Michigan and the third largest electric utility in the state. The utility functions without profit motives or shareholders, with oversight provided by a board of local residents.
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