103000-063:Summer Intern, Communications

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title:

Summer Intern, Communications

Job Code:

A0102

Supervises Directly:

No

New or Revised:

Revised

Regular or At-Will:

At-Will

Date Last Revised:

12/23/2025

Exempt or Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature:

Union/ Non-Union:

Non-Union

Division:

Department:

Administration

Marketing and Communications-Central Administration

Salary Schedule:

INTERN

Cost Center Code:

103000

Grade:

INTERN

Essential Position:

No

Reports To:

Director, Community Affairs

EEO Code:

Administrative Support

Work Format

In-Person

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia . We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role Description:

The Summer Intern, Communications will support the communications team with various tasks, including content creation, media relations, internal and external communications, and public relations initiatives. The intern will help ensure that messaging is consistent and supports DC Water’s goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

As a summer Intern, we will provide you with:

- A real-world experience on exciting projects

- Connections with recent college graduates and our company leaders

- Performance of assignments under the direct supervision of a department lead

- Performance of other work-related duties as needed

Your essential functions include, but are not limited to:

- Assist with content creation for internal and external communications.

- Help develop and edit press releases, newsletters, blog posts, and social media content.

- Support media relations efforts and maintain contact lists.

- Assist with preparing presentations and communication materials for stakeholders.

Help monitor and track communication campaigns and initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities : Not applicable

Key Working Relationships:

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

Experience in communications, public relations, or similar disciplines.

Minimum Education Requirements:

Must be currently enrolled fulltime in an undergraduate or graduate program

Must have at least 30 credit hours complete

Must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average

Required Skills:

Ability to multi-task and manage various communication projects.

Strong organizational development skills and attention to detail.

Ability to collaborate effectively with teams.

Self-starter attitude and out-of-the-box thinking capabilities.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for building rapport and networking.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

Not appliable

Required Languages:

English

Physical Requirements:

Ability to handle demanding tasks and work in various environments.

Flexibility to work during evenings or after-hours if needed.

Capability to lift materials or equipment when required.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

Experience in media relations, content writing, or communications campaigns.

Project management experience is a plus.

Preferred Education Requirements:

Preferred Majors: Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related fields.

Preferred Skills:

Proficient in content creation, project management, and organizational development.

Strong teamwork and leadership abilities.

Creative thinking and ability to find new approaches to communication strategies.

The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.*

Your Experience at DC Water :

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.

- Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.

- Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.

- Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.

- Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities”. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email complianceada@dcwater.com .