Community Relations Intern

Job Description

Arevon is a U.S. energy leader committed to powering America with affordable, reliable, and secure homegrown energy. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and with a regional office in New York City, the company's experienced and dedicated staff develops, finances, builds, owns, and operates renewable energy projects nationwide. With a strong track record in utility-scale solar and energy storage, Arevon is a trusted partner to utilities and businesses seeking cost-effective, sustainable energy solutions. By prioritizing American manufacturing and domestic energy production, the company invests in U.S. jobs, strengthens local economies, and advances the country's energy independence.

The Position

Arevon is recruiting for a Community Relations Intern, an outstanding opportunity for individuals seeking an exciting, high growth, fast paced work environment in one of the most important industries for the 21st century.

The Community Relations Intern will support the Community Relations team by assisting in creating content to streamline and maximize time in the field for optimal outcomes. As an intern in the Community Relations Team, you will report daily, directly to a Manager, Community Relations, however the project will be overseen and directed by Community Relations Sr. Director, Head of Community Relations, and Directors of Community Relations.

Key Responsibilities

Project 1 - Community Relations Impact - Telling the story of CR Impact at Arevon

• This will be an 8-week (about 2 months) project - Visualizing Community Impact: ROI Storytelling for Renewables Development, equips our team to translate pre-permitting efforts (e.g., opposition mitigation, stakeholder buy-in) into clear, data-backed narratives that resonate with Arevon leadership and other departments.
• The intern will audit current data, build a reusable toolkit, and create tailored "story decks" showing ROI like "$X saved in project delays via 15% opposition reduction." or " Engaged with X stakeholders and X support permitting hearing via XYZ". Quantifies standardization gains (e.g., faster AP via templates) and opposition wins, making abstract value tangible.
  Ideally, a quarterly report can be generated by providing data to a dashboard.

Timeline of project by week

• Week 1-2 - Understanding what we do and business (interviews, research, audit, start building tracker).
• Week 3-4 -Identify metrics and collect data that exists.
• Week 5-6 - Storytelling and Analysis - X saved us Y dollars thanks to CR.
• Week 7-8 -Develop deck for presentation, baseline metrics sheet, roadshow / rollout.

Project 2 - Revising Community Relations Checklist for Unsupported Projects (non-firm supported)

• This will be a 4-week project - It will update our existing list of things we do and think about for a project that is not supported by a public affairs firm. This will provide a refresh for our best practices by leveraging sources such as the CR handbook, existing playbooks by our firms we partner with currently, and existing data from our experience.
• This can include plans on how to standardize open houses, groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, etc. by leveraging existing plans (this can also increase timeframe of project)

Timeline of project by week

• Week 1 - Learn about our business and projects.
• Week 2 - identify sources of useful info. Interview existing CR team on best practices.
• Week 3 - Form plan, identify new or notable ideas to incorporate.
• Week 4- Provide in useful format, report out to CR Team. Use products as a guide immediately.

Required Qualifications

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite: Basic understanding of tools and software, such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Attention to Detail: Demonstrated ability to accurately input, and verify data, ensuring high-quality input for analysis.
• Good Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with different teams to support operational goals.
• Strong Organizational Skills: Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize work, and maintain strong organizational skills.

Education Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in communications, marketing & business, political science, or related discipline.
• Must be a senior or equivalent to graduate by end of summer 2026 or fall of 2026.

Other Requirements

• This position will be onsite at Arevon's headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ.
• Ability to work up to 30 hours per week.
• Demonstrated interest in people and communities, sustainability, and renewable energy.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Arevon is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.