AltaGas - Community & Indigenous Relations Intern, Ferndale

Job Description

Number of Positions: 1

Term: 4 Months

Start Date: Mid-June 2027

Location: Ferndale, WA

Hourly Rate: $20.00 - $25.00 USD per hour

About The Role

Are you passionate about building strong communities and creating meaningful connections? As a Community & Indigenous Relations Intern, you'll support AltaGas' Ferndale team in delivering community engagement, communications, and Indigenous relations initiatives.

This role provides hands-on experience working with community partners, Indigenous Nations, and internal stakeholders while learning about AltaGas' operations and commitment to the communities where we operate.

What You'll Do

• Support community engagement and outreach initiatives with Indigenous Nations, community organizations, and local stakeholders.
• Assist with planning and coordinating community events, engagement activities, and stakeholder meetings.
• Help develop communications materials, social media content, presentations, and other engagement resources.
• Support community investment and workforce development initiatives through research, program coordination, and impact tracking.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on community and Indigenous relations projects.
• Provide administrative and project support as needed.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in community engagement, Indigenous relations, stakeholder communications, and corporate social responsibility.
• Exposure to community investment programs, stakeholder engagement strategies, and relationship-building initiatives.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals and opportunities to work with community partners and Indigenous Nations.
• Professional development through networking events, executive speaker sessions, Lunch & Learns, and a capstone project.

What You'll Bring

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program and returning to full-time studies following the work term.
• Preference will be given to students pursuing Indigenous Studies, Communications, Public Relations, Community Development, Political Science, Sociology, Business, or a related field.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with social media platforms.
• Interest in community engagement, Indigenous relations, and stakeholder communications.
• Photography, graphic design, or content creation experience is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of the histories, cultures, traditions, and communities of Coast Salish Tribes and First Nations is considered an asset.
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for travel to community events and engagement activities. Ability to occasionally support evening or weekend community events.

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For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.