Job Opportunities

Communications Intern

The Water Council seeks a summer communications intern to help promote its mission and initiatives, particularly its work with small water technology businesses. Applicants should be juniors, seniors, graduate students or recent graduates studying communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or similar area.

Background

The Water Council (TWC) is a global hub dedicated to solving critical water challenges by driving innovation in freshwater technology and advancing water stewardship. Built on more than a century of water innovation, TWC has coalesced one of the most concentrated and mature water technology clusters in the world from its headquarters at the Global Water Center in Milwaukee, Wis. Recognizing the need for smarter and more sustainable use of water worldwide, TWC also promotes water stewardship as a natural complement to water innovation in the effort to preserve freshwater resources in the Midwest and around the world. Today, The Water Council has established itself as a global leader in the water industry and one of America’s premier economic development clusters as recognized by government agencies, Brookings and the Harvard Business School.

Location

A hybrid of virtual and in-person. Candidates in the Milwaukee area are strongly preferred.

The Water Council
247 Freshwater Way, Suite 500
Milwaukee, WI 53204

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Planning and implementation of social media posts, including LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube
Assisting in writing monthly newsletters
Planning and writing blog posts
Drafting press releases
Taking photos and videos at TWC events
Updating the TWC website and writing content for new pages
Assisting in event planning and coordination if needed

Required skills and experience

Strong written and oral communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work independently and as a team, asking questions when needed
Knowledge of and experience with social media
Ability to accept editing and constructive criticism and adapt work accordingly

Preferred skills and experience

Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Some graphic design, website, photography and/or video knowledge and experience
Experience working with Canva, WordPress, Mailchimp and/or Hootsuite is a plus
Knowledge of AP style
Interest in water issues, environment, sustainability, etc
Previous internship or communications experience through a paid, volunteer or on-campus role

Days / Hours / Pay

The internship will run from late May/early June through August, but we are flexible about start and end dates. Candidates should be available to work about 15 hours per week and ideally would work in the office at least once a week.

Pay: $15/hour (University credits may also be available.)

Interested?

Please send a cover letter explaining why you want the position and how you are qualified along with a resume and up to five writing, design and/or social media samples (professional or classwork) to Stacy Vogel Davis, TWC communications director, at sdavis@thewatercouncil.com. Applications will be accepted until April 7.