Student Intern - Energy Services (Temporary)

Closing date: April 15th, 2026

Shifts: 8-10 hour shifts

Hourly: $16.66 - $32.67

Typically, selected candidates are hired at a wage rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Number of Positions: 1

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired. Different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

Grant County PUD will administer a background check as part of the hiring process.

Position Summary

The Energy Services Student Intern will support the Grant PUD Energy Services Department in advancing community engagement and customer outreach initiatives. This role assists with public events, educational efforts, and customer interactions to promote awareness of available programs, resources, and services. The intern will gather and document community feedback, contribute to the development and distribution of program materials, and support strategies that strengthen customer participation and program impact.

This position is designed as a developmental opportunity for students pursuing degrees in communications, marketing, business, environmental studies, energy management, public administration, or related fields to gain practical experience in electric utility customer programs, community engagement, outreach strategy, and energy services operations.

Job Responsibilities

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodation will be provided as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support public facing outreach efforts, including tabling events, community meetings, and educational presentations.
• Interact professionally with customers to answer basic program questions and direct them to appropriate resources.
• Collect, organize, and report on community feedback to support program improvement and planning.
• Create, maintain, and distribute up-to-date program materials.
• Assist other internal stakeholders with event coordination, preparation, and on-site support.
• Track outreach metrics and maintain organized documentation of engagement activities.
• Promote teamwork and collaboration across departments and divisions.
• Analyze outreach data and community feedback to identify trends and seek solutions for program improvement.
• Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.
• Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies, & procedures.
• In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001.
• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:
• Following all safety policies and procedures.
• Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
• Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor.
• Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.
  

Required Qualifications (Education And Experience, License, And/or Certifications)

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior at a college or university to obtain a Bachelor’s in Communications, Marketing, Business, Energy Management, Public Administration, or related field.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher throughout the internship and provide verification upon request
• Maintain full-time student status for the duration of the internship and provide verification upon request
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Education And Experience, License, And/or Certifications)

• Experience in customer engagement events (Planning, participation, or other support)
• Experience in program marketing and community outreach
• Understanding of how community feedback informs program design
• Ability and/or experience creating, administering, and documenting customer surveys
  
  

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite products
• Strong organization and prioritization skills
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: ☒Yes ☐No
• Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.
• Will perform work onsite at the locations of the assigned Business Units
• Typical shift of employees in this position: ☒8 hours ☒9 hours ☒10 hours ☐12 hours
• For a full list of requirements, the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).
  

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.