Public Power Communications Intern at Middleborough Gas and Electric

WAGES: $ hour based on qualifications & experience

Job Type: Intern/ Part Time

Schedule:

Average of 20 hours per week;
Monday
- Friday, 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM, schedule varies based on availability.

• Valid driver’s license
• Prior experience working in a municipal environment preferred
• Comfortable working in a professional environment with guidance and support
• Strong written communication skills with attention to detail and a willingness to learn
• Curious, motivated, and eager to take initiative when appropriate
• Able to work both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively as part of a team
• Interest in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field
• Basic understanding of project coordination or the ability to learn organizational tools
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with photo or video tools is a plus but not required
• Clear verbal communication skills and a professional demeanor
• Organized, reliable, and able to manage time effectively
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Must be currently pursuing an undergraduate (Junior standing or above) or graduate degree. Preferred field of study:
  Communications, Public Relations, English, Political Science, Public Policy or Public Administration

Under the direction of the Energy Services/Communications Supervisor, the PPCI will assist with communications, outreach, and public engagement activities while gaining hands‑on experience in a public‑utility environment.

• Assist with coordinating public events, workshops, and outreach initiatives
• Support the development of customer‑facing materials, including safety guides, newsletters, and reports
• Help maintain and update content for the MGED website and social media platforms
• Support public awareness initiatives, including natural gas safety communications
• Assist with drafting content for internal and external communications for review
• Help coordinate with vendors and organize communication or promotional materials
• Support communication of initiatives and messages from senior leadership
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Work is performed mostly in an office setting; hand‑eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to balance, stoop, kneel, or bend.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.