About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027. You will work on-site in Little Rock, Arkansas, for 10 to 12 weeks. During this time, you will work with our communications team to create content, support research, and assist with stakeholder engagement. You will also complete a final presentation on your experience and what you learned.
What you'll do#
- Write and create content for our website, intranet, social media, email, and presentations.
- Update online content and coordinate with internal teams.
- Help with surveys and audience research to measure engagement.
- Design and format reports, templates, and presentations that follow our visual identity.
- Draft messages for internal and external audiences, including emergency communications.
- Assist with the planning and logistics for stakeholder meetings and events.
- Conduct research to support message development and audience targeting.
- Learn our internal communications processes, tools, and standards.
What you'll need#
- You must be a college student working toward a bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, journalism, public relations, or marketing.
- You must be entering your senior year or have completed at least three years of coursework by the start of the internship.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
- Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to follow style guidelines and produce error-free work.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well in a team.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or Canva is preferred.
- Familiarity with survey tools, audience research methods, or content management systems like SharePoint is a plus.
- Interest in the energy industry, public affairs, or stakeholder engagement is helpful.
- Previous internship or work experience in a communications role is preferred.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Little Rock, Arkansas.
- The internship is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
About Southwest Power Pool
Southwest Power Pool operates as a nonprofit organization based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Founded in 1941, the company manages the electric grid and wholesale power market across several states. It employs 923 people to maintain reliable energy distribution. The organization focuses on the economic and responsible delivery of electricity.
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