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College Intern - State Government Affairs

SRP • Tempe, AZ • 7h ago

Location:

Tempe, AZ, US

Date: Jan 16, 2026

Summary

Established in 1903, SRP is a community-based, not-for-profit public power utility and the largest electricity provider in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, serving?about 1.1 million?customers. SRP provides water to about 2.5 million Valley residents, delivering more than 244 billion gallons of water (750,000 acre-feet) each year, and manages a 13,000-square-mile watershed that includes an extensive system of reservoirs, wells, irrigation laterals, and 131 miles of canals. SRP consistently ranks as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power.

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.

What You'll Need

Clear and concise verbal and written communication

Research and analysis

Interest in Arizona State Government

Discretion and confidentiality

What You'll Do

The successful candidate will be part of the State Government Affairs team, which directs SRP's Arizona Legislative and Executive branch public policy development according to SRP's corporate strategic direction, values and business needs. Among other assignments, the candidate will support State Government Affairs' legislative agenda development process, research policy concepts and legislative histories, and produce factsheets, presentation or other communications documents.

Researching and analyzing legislative histories and public policy issues.

Preparing reports, memos, presentations and other communications documents.

Attending or watching internal and external stakeholder meetings

Monitoring news and social media activity.

Education

College level coursework (100+) from an accredited institution will be evaluated on an individual basis according to the skill/level to determine if applicable to the position by management.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Phoenix

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