Intern, Government & Community Relations

## Intern, Government & Community Relations Apply:
Lansing, MI:
Full time:
Posted 2 Days Ago:
JR100495

Thank you for your interest in the BWL. We think you'll find it a rewarding and nurturing place to grow your career.

Starting Salary Range: $23.00 - $23.00

The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has an opening for a Government & Community Relations Intern in our Government & Community Relations Intern, located in Lansing, MI.

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* Position Summary:

** Job Type: Full-Time Summer Internship  Dates:
May 17, 2027 - August 13, 2027  Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour.  The
** Government & Community Relations Intern
** will gain hands-on experience supporting government relations, community engagement, public affairs, policy research, stakeholder communications, and event coordination. Working with the Government & Community Relations team, the intern will be assigned a combination of ongoing projects and day-to-day responsibilities that support BWL's relationships with government officials, nonprofit organizations, businesses, community partners, employees, and other stakeholders.  Key assignments will include developing and maintaining a government and community stakeholder database;

monitoring local government meeting agendas, discussions, and proceedings; conducting policy research and analysis; creating and distributing weekly news briefs; managing and updating the Government & Community Relations SharePoint site; and maintaining sponsorship tracking and impact data.  The intern will also provide logistical and staffing support for BWL events and community activities, assist with the administration of the employee volunteer program, and attend external meetings and events with government, nonprofit, business, and community stakeholders alongside members of the Government & Community Relations team.  

This internship provides meaningful exposure to the day-to-day functions of government and community relations within a public utility environment. Additional projects and assignments will be provided based on departmental priorities and organizational needs throughout the internship.  The Government & Community Relations Intern will work under the direction and mentorship of members of the Government & Community Relations team. The intern will receive practical experience in government and community relations, stakeholder engagement, policy research, public affairs, event coordination, community partnerships, and organizational communications.  

Through the internship, the intern will develop an understanding of how a public utility engages with government officials, community organizations, businesses, employees, and the broader community while gaining experience with research, information management, professional communication, and project coordination.
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* Essential Functions:

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* · Support ongoing Government & Community Relations initiatives, projects, and activities.
· Develop, maintain, and organize a database of government and community stakeholders, including elected officials, government representatives, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and community partners.
· Monitor local government meeting agendas, public meetings, proceedings, and other relevant government activities and provide timely updates to the Government & Community Relations team.
· Conduct research on local and regional policies, regulations, community issues, and other topics relevant to BWL's operations and community relationships.
· Assist with policy research and analysis by gathering information, identifying relevant developments, and preparing summaries for internal use.
· Create, compile, and distribute weekly news briefs highlighting relevant government, community, business, and policy developments.
· Manage and update the…