Community Affairs Intern

The Position:

WESA is seeking a Community Affairs Intern to assist in classroom presentations, community events, and district tours; assist in the coordination of annual educational events such as the Splash Into Spring, Student Art Program, and the Storm Games booth; Draft social media posts and content; Assist in community outreach for local programs and represent the District at selected local functions and water and/or organizational functions, including those occurring outside normal working hours; Produce, shoot and edit videos; and Take photos of district assets and personnel. Compensation is $20.00 per hour.

Typical Duties

• Support calendars, agendas, weekly updates and monthly accomplishment summaries
• Maintain inventory and assist with bill inserts and newsletter preparation
• Assist with community events, school programs and District tours
• Produce simple Canva designs and support email and form creation
• Support social media drafting, event photography, video assistance and vendor coordination
• Manage assigned outreach tasks and provide general administrative support

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The Ideal Candidat

• Currently pursuing or recent completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in communication, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
• Knowledge of concepts, practices, procedures, methods, and techniques used in public relations, media relations and community outreach.
• Excellent customer service skills, along with effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the basic operations, services, and activities of a public information and community out-reach program. Familiarity with Canva or Adobe Suite is a plus.
• Knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License.

The Application Process: If you are interested in this opportunity, submit a completed WESA employment application online at www.wesawater.com. Resumes and certifications may be included, but will not be accept-ed in lieu of a completed employment application. This opportunity will be open until filled with a first review on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.