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EPCOR

Intern, Government Relations

Glendale, AZ · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Highlights of the job EPCOR is hiring a part-time, paid Government Relations Intern from September to December. This role involves researching water policies, attending public hearings, drafting ...

EPCOR

Intern, Government Relations

Glendale, AZ · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

Description Highlights of the job EPCOR is hiring a part-time, paid Government Relations Intern from September to December. This role involves researching water policies, attending public hearings ...

EPCOR

Intern, Government Relations

Glendale, AZ · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

Highlights of the job EPCOR is hiring a part-time, paid Government Relations Intern from September to December. This role involves researching water policies, attending public hearings, drafting ...

EPCOR

Intern, Government Relations

Glendale, AZ · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Highlights of the job EPCOR is hiring a part-time, paid Government Relations Intern from September to December. This role involves researching water policies, attending public hearings, drafting ...

Turning Point

Pastoral Relations Intern

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$15 - $19.75/hr

Position Title: Pastoral Relations Intern ** Employment:** Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt ... government. With a presence on over 3,000 college campuses in all fifty states, Turning Point USA ...

Turning Point USA

Pastoral Relations Intern

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Position Title: Pastoral Relations Intern Employment: Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt Location ... markets, and limited government. With a presence on over 5,000 campuses in all fifty states ...

Turning Point

Pastoral Relations Intern

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$15 - $19.75/hr

Position Title: Pastoral Relations Intern ** Employment:** Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt ... government. With a presence on over 3,000 college campuses in all fifty states, Turning Point USA ...

Arizona State Hospital

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Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Government and Community Affairs, this role develops and ... The Communication Manager/PIO directly supervises the Marketing Strategist and Communication Intern ...

Black & Veatch

Safety & Health Manager

Phoenix, AZ

Supervises Safety and Health Intern, Safety and Health Specialist 1, 2, and 3. Minimum ... Human relations skills . Conflict management skills . Ability to effectively interface with client ...

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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for government relations intern in Arizona is $16.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $17.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Government Relations Intern supports the government relations or public affairs team by monitoring legislative developments, conducting policy research, drafting communications, and helping organize meetings or events with government officials. The role often involves tracking relevant bills or regulations, analyzing their impact, and preparing briefing materials. Interns may also assist in maintaining relationships with policymakers and stakeholders, providing administrative support, and contributing to advocacy efforts.

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Intern, Government Relations

Glendale, AZ • On-site

EPCOR
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$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Part-time, Internship

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Highlights of the job

EPCOR is hiring a part-time, paid Government Relations Intern from September to December. This role involves researching water policies, attending public hearings, drafting communications, and supporting grant applications. Interns will collaborate with departments like Legal, Public Affairs, and Engineering to advance EPCOR’s policy initiatives. Candidates should be current students or recent graduates with strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills. The position reports to the Director of Government Relations and offers valuable experience in utility policy and government affairs.

What you’d be responsible for

  • Conduct research on local, state, and federal water policies and regulations. Analyze how proposed changes in legislation may impact EPCOR’s operations.
  • Assist with maintaining relationships with government officials, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders by participating in meetings and public hearings. Prepare summaries and briefs of meetings.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory development related to water resources, environmental protection, and utility regulation. Prepare summaries and briefs.
  • Help draft communication materials that could be distributed internally and externally to communicate EPCOR’s policy initiatives.
  • Prepare detailed reports for grant applications that support the utility’s efforts to lower costs for customers.
  • Work closely with various departments within EPCOR such as legal, rates, public affairs, operations, engineering to support the government relations team.

What’s required to be successful

Candidate must demonstrate a high performance, high discipline, safe, accountable, focused, innovative and achievement-oriented, easy-to-do-business-with manner of working.

  • Knowledge/Training/Education: Must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate at an accredited local university or a recent graduate with an interest in utilities, water policy, and government affairs.
  • Technical Skills:  Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Powerpoint), detail-oriented and strong analytical skills.
  • Behavioral Expectations: Strong technical and organizational skills in addition to written verbal communications skills in a professional environment.
  • Headquartered in Phoenix, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

Please note the following information:

  • If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, driving, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required.
  • This is a paid internship (up to 5 months). Intern will work up to 40 hours per week.
  • This position will report to the Director of Government Relations.

EPCOR USA INC is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace that recognizes and values the unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.