Community Relations Intern
American Water, Camden, NJ, United States
Compensation Data
The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. The expected pay range for this position is between $18.00 per hour and $28.00 per hour. If you are hired at American Water, your compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, candidate's program year, discipline, and degree. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.
Job Description Job Title: Community Relations Intern
Posting Start Date: 1/9/26
Join the New Jersey American Water as a Community Relations Intern and explore exciting career opportunities in the water and wastewater field. As the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., American Water (NYSE: AWK) has been providing safe, clean, reliable, and affordable services since 1886. We serve over 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. Our 6,500 professionals leverage their expertise and our national scale to deliver excellent outcomes for customers, employees, investors, and stakeholders.
Why American Water?
Growth and Investment: We plan to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure over the next decade.
Sustainability and Community: We are committed to safety, affordability, customer service, environmental protection, workforce inclusivity, and community strengthening.
Recognition: Recognized as one of Forbes 2025 Most Trusted Companies in America, ranked on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2024 List, and recipients of multiple national awards.
Key Accountabilities
Represent American Water at community events and outreach programs.
Implement event planning plans based on community feedback and business needs.
Present before small and large groups within the community (schools, community organizations, etc.).
Provide photography and content related to events for customer-facing outlets (internet, social media, newsletters, etc.).
Contribute to social media content generation.
Coordinate activities for events to include working with vendors, community partners, and employees.
Identify volunteerism needs and coordinate scheduling volunteers to work various community events.
Knowledge/Skills
Functional / Technical Skills
Learning on the Fly
Organizational Agility
Problem Solving
Time Management
Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
Strong organizational skills.
High level of drive / motivation.
Effective communication skills.
Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office programs.
Experience in Adobe InDesign preferred.
Project Planning
Experience/Education
Enrollment in a Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, undergraduate degree program, or a relevant program from an accredited school.
Minimum of 1 year of completed coursework.
Competencies
Champions safety
Customer obsessed
Cultivates innovation
Nimble learning
Drives Results
Collaborates
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Job Description Job Title: Community Relations Intern
Posting Start Date: 1/9/26
Join the New Jersey American Water as a Community Relations Intern and explore exciting career opportunities in the water and wastewater field. As the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., American Water (NYSE: AWK) has been providing safe, clean, reliable, and affordable services since 1886. We serve over 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. Our 6,500 professionals leverage their expertise and our national scale to deliver excellent outcomes for customers, employees, investors, and stakeholders.
Why American Water?
Growth and Investment: We plan to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure over the next decade.
Sustainability and Community: We are committed to safety, affordability, customer service, environmental protection, workforce inclusivity, and community strengthening.
Recognition: Recognized as one of Forbes 2025 Most Trusted Companies in America, ranked on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2024 List, and recipients of multiple national awards.
Key Accountabilities
Represent American Water at community events and outreach programs.
Implement event planning plans based on community feedback and business needs.
Present before small and large groups within the community (schools, community organizations, etc.).
Provide photography and content related to events for customer-facing outlets (internet, social media, newsletters, etc.).
Contribute to social media content generation.
Coordinate activities for events to include working with vendors, community partners, and employees.
Identify volunteerism needs and coordinate scheduling volunteers to work various community events.
Knowledge/Skills
Functional / Technical Skills
Learning on the Fly
Organizational Agility
Problem Solving
Time Management
Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
Strong organizational skills.
High level of drive / motivation.
Effective communication skills.
Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office programs.
Experience in Adobe InDesign preferred.
Project Planning
Experience/Education
Enrollment in a Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, undergraduate degree program, or a relevant program from an accredited school.
Minimum of 1 year of completed coursework.
Competencies
Champions safety
Customer obsessed
Cultivates innovation
Nimble learning
Drives Results
Collaborates
#J-18808-Ljbffr