What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Intern - Federal Affairs - Washington D.C. (Spring) position at Salt River Project?
Requisition ID: 19499
Join us in building a better future for Arizona!
SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.
Why Work at SRP
At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.
Benefits
SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:
Salt River Project (SRP), the nation’s third largest public power electric utility is seeking a current college junior or senior to join our Federal Affairs team for the Spring Internship program in SRP’s Washington, D.C. office. The Federal Affairs office represents SRP at the federal level and advocates on a wide array of issues important to SRP and its customers and shareholders.
The student intern will work daily scheduled hours based on the department’s needs, with a minimum requirement of 15 hours and up to 40 hours per week maximum.
Start Date: January 2026
End Date: May 2026 (Can be extended)
What You'll Do
Attend Congressional hearings and report out your key takeaways.
Research Federal legislation and produce written summaries and reports.
Monitor media stories.
Produce written summaries and reports.
Assist with event planning and support.
Assist with administrative support and other office duties.
What It Takes To Succeed
Must be enrolled in at least junior or senior year of undergraduate studies. Open to graduate students as well.
The internship is also open to graduate and law school students.
SRP requires its college interns to be enrolled a minimum of 6 hours each semester
Cumulative GPA is 3.0 or above
Experience
Interest in learning about energy and water-related issues and their corresponding policy challenges and solutions
Highly motivated and results oriented with a desire to exceed expectations
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Attention to detail and a quick learner
Ability to work independently at an in-office setting
Familiarity with MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Photoshop training is a plus
32 hours / 4 days a week, Monday – Thursday
College level coursework (100 ) related to the position from an accredited institution is preferred.
Hybrid Workplace
SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.
Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement
To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.
Work Authorization
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visas.
Join us in building a better future for Arizona!
SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.
Why Work at SRP
At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.
Benefits
SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Access to a recreation and fitness facility
- Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs: College interns are eligible to receive $1000 per calendar year
Salt River Project (SRP), the nation’s third largest public power electric utility is seeking a current college junior or senior to join our Federal Affairs team for the Spring Internship program in SRP’s Washington, D.C. office. The Federal Affairs office represents SRP at the federal level and advocates on a wide array of issues important to SRP and its customers and shareholders.
The student intern will work daily scheduled hours based on the department’s needs, with a minimum requirement of 15 hours and up to 40 hours per week maximum.
- This role is located at our SRP office located in DC***
Start Date: January 2026
End Date: May 2026 (Can be extended)
What You'll Do
Attend Congressional hearings and report out your key takeaways.
Research Federal legislation and produce written summaries and reports.
Monitor media stories.
Produce written summaries and reports.
Assist with event planning and support.
Assist with administrative support and other office duties.
What It Takes To Succeed
Must be enrolled in at least junior or senior year of undergraduate studies. Open to graduate students as well.
The internship is also open to graduate and law school students.
SRP requires its college interns to be enrolled a minimum of 6 hours each semester
Cumulative GPA is 3.0 or above
Experience
Interest in learning about energy and water-related issues and their corresponding policy challenges and solutions
Highly motivated and results oriented with a desire to exceed expectations
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Attention to detail and a quick learner
Ability to work independently at an in-office setting
Familiarity with MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Photoshop training is a plus
32 hours / 4 days a week, Monday – Thursday
- Fridays are optional depending on the Congressional schedule
College level coursework (100 ) related to the position from an accredited institution is preferred.
Hybrid Workplace
SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.
Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement
To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.
Work Authorization
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visas.
Salary : $1,000
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