External Affairs Intern

About RF:
ReliabilityFirst Corporation’s mission is to preserve and enhance reliability, security, and resilience of the Bulk Power System across 13 states and the District of Columbia. We do this through enforcement of mandatory reliability standards, outreach and training, as well as producing reports and assessments with our independent analysis. ReliabilityFirst is uniquely positioned to work closely with transmission, generation, and other power companies as well as the federal government to help identify and ensure the mitigation of operational risks and physical and cyber security threats to the electric grid.

Culture Statement:
At ReliabilityFirst, we are more than just a team – we are a community of dedicated professionals committed to ensuring the reliability and security of the electric grid. Our people are our greatest asset, and we believe that their diverse backgrounds, skills, and experiences are what drive our success. If you’re looking for a career that offers competitive compensation, generous benefits, work-life harmony, and the opportunity to be part of a mission that matters, then we invite you to join us at ReliabilityFirst. Together, we can ensure a reliable and secure electric grid for today and tomorrow.

Purpose of Position:
ReliabilityFirst is seeking a dynamic and motivated External Affairs Intern to join our team. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of communications while contributing to the success of our organization. As an External Affairs Intern, you will work closely with the External Affairs team and other staff across the organization to support various communication initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support website content management and strategical improvements, including search engine optimization (SEO) 
• Collaborate on social media content creation and strategy
• Monitor and analyze communication metrics to measure the effectiveness of campaigns
• Assist in the development and execution of communication strategies and campaigns, working with team members to ensure consistent messaging and branding 
• Draft and/or edit a variety of communications for external (and sometimes internal) audiences

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field
• Strong written, verbal communication skills, and attention to detail
• Proficiency in social media content creation, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Canva
• Ability to work independently, think creatively, and problem-solve
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Desirable:

• Website content management, design, and/or SEO experience
• Video production and editing
• Graphic design
• Photography
• Data analytics

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
ReliabilityFirst is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with local and federal laws. ReliabilityFirst's mission is to preserve and enhance bulk power system reliability and security. This mission cannot be accomplished without a diverse and inclusive staff - one that at all levels feels empowered, valued, respected, and engaged.
Learn more at: Life at RF (rfirst.org)