Communications Intern

Org Marketing Statement

For more than 100 years, the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has provided safe, dependable water and electric services across Wyandotte County. As a non-profit public utility, we are fully committed to serving our customers and the community as a whole. It’s more than simply providing a service. It’s a commitment to a better quality of life. That’s why BPU has been recognized as one of the top public utilities in the country. That’s the Power of Community.

The BPU offers very competitive pay and one of the best benefits packages in greater Kansas City! Come join the Power of Our Community!

Position Summary

We’re seeking a creative, driven Communications & Marketing Intern to support our public utility’s mission of powering the community. As part of our content and outreach team, you’ll gain hands-on experience in social media, press releases, podcasts, event coverage, and strategic campaigns. If you’re passionate about storytelling, community impact, and brand building — and ready to tackle everything from video editing to flyer design — this is the internship for you.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

$20 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create content for digital and print platforms (flyers, social media graphics, videos, logos, etc.) using tools like Canva and Adobe Creative Suite. *
• Draft internal and external communications, such as press releases, public notices, and blog content. *
• Support podcast production, video interviews, and short-form storytelling efforts. *
• Assist with community engagement initiatives, public events, and internal campaigns. *
• Collaborate on social media strategy and help draft/schedule content. *
• Help track customer feedback and support content planning based on audience response. *
• Provide logistical support for communications projects, including event signage, branded materials, and media kits. *
• Work on cross-departmental requests — learning how utilities communicate with legal, HR, customer service, and technical operations. *
• Maintain brand consistency across all channels while contributing fresh creative ideas. *
• Have fun, stretch your skills, and leave with a portfolio of meaningful work that matters. *
• Denotes essential functions of the position.
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Pursuing degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing, Graphic Design, or related field in an accredited university.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Skilled in design and social media (Canva, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn).
• Familiar with video editing, podcasting, or audio storytelling (or eager to learn).
• Strong writing with attention to tone, grammar, and voice.
• Confident presenting ideas and asking questions.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and reliable follow-through.
• Passionate about public service, equity, and community impact.
  
  

Other Information

Open Date: December 5, 2025

Applications will be reviewed beginning January 5, 2026

Recruitment Agency Notice: We are not engaging external recruiting agencies for this position. Please do not forward resumes or contact our team regarding this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Board of Public Utilities is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.