Are you interested in communications, storytelling, and community engagement? Join our team as a Public Affairs Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting outreach, events, and digital content for a public agency.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside staff across departments, learn how public agencies communicate with their communities, and build a portfolio of professional work.
Compensation: $16.90 - $29.11 hourly
Duration: The maximum duration of any paid Citrus Heights Water District internship is up to 11 months, not to exceed 28 hours per week, and not to exceed eight hours per day. Interns cannot work more than 1,000 total hours during their internship term.
What You'll Do
- Support Community Engagement
- Assist with planning and coordinating Customer Advisory Committee meetings, including logistics, setup, and attendance tracking
- Help prepare for and support community events, workshops, and outreach activities
- Create Engaging Content
- Join field crews to capture stories, photos, and behind-the-scenes insights
- Take and edit photos/videos for social media, newsletters, and web content
- Help develop staff spotlights and other storytelling features
- Draft content for social media, website updates, and outreach materials
- Assist with Events & Outreach
- Support WaterSmart Workshops, Garden Corps, and other community events
- Help document events through photos, notes, and summary reports
- Organize Materials & Supplies
- Maintain and organize outreach materials and promotional items
- Conduct inventory and research new giveaway ideas
- Track Impact
- Assist with tracking social media performance and outreach metrics
- Help maintain records of community engagement activities
- Contribute to Special Projects
- Support additional communications and public affairs projects as needed
A complete job description for the Intern classification can be found by clicking the following link: Intern job description.
The deadline for applying is Sunday, May 17th, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to hr@chwd.org.
All communications and notices will be sent via e-mail. Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to Human Resources staff at 916-725-6873.
Candidates who may require any special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise CHWD by emailing hr@chwd.org.
The Citrus Heights Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
