Public Power Communications Intern

POSTING DATE: June 1, 2026

Expected Start Date: September 2026

WAGES: $18.00-20.00 hour based on qualifications & experience

Job Type: Intern/ Part Time

Schedule: Average of 20 hours per week; Monday- Friday, 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM, schedule varies based on availability. 

QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Valid driver’s license
• Prior experience working in a municipal environment preferred
• Comfortable working in a professional environment with guidance and support
• Strong written communication skills with attention to detail and a willingness to learn
• Curious, motivated, and eager to take initiative when appropriate
• Able to work both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively as part of a team
• Interest in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field
• Basic understanding of project coordination or the ability to learn organizational tools
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with photo or video tools is a plus but not required
• Clear verbal communication skills and a professional demeanor
• Organized, reliable, and able to manage time effectively
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Must be currently pursuing an undergraduate (Junior standing or above) or graduate degree. Preferred field of study: Communications, Public Relations, English, Political Science, Public Policy or Public Administration

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Energy Services/Communications Supervisor, the PPCI will assist with communications, outreach, and public engagement activities while gaining hands-on experience in a public-utility environment.

• Assist with coordinating public events, workshops, and outreach initiatives
• Support the development of customer-facing materials, including safety guides, newsletters, and reports 
• Help maintain and update content for the MGED website and social media platforms
• Support public awareness initiatives, including natural gas safety communications
• Assist with drafting content for internal and external communications for review
• Help coordinate with vendors and organize communication or promotional materials
• Support communication of initiatives and messages from senior leadership
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed mostly in an office setting; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to balance, stoop, kneel, or bend.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All interested applicants must apply in writing to Laura Robbins, Human Resources Manager, 32 South Main Street, Middleborough, Massachusetts 02346 or HR@mged.com