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HDR · 2 days ago

Strategic Communications Intern (Summer 2026)

Salt Lake City, UT

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

HDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its employee-owners. As a Strategic Communications Intern, you will provide support in strategic communications and public engagement for various projects, while developing essential communication skills and gaining valuable experience in the field.

ArchitectureConsulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Gain experience by providing strategic communications and public engagement support on a variety of transportation, infrastructure, and water management projects

Assist in development and execution of strategic communications efforts for strategic communications planning, content creation, graphic design materials, email newsletters, in-person events, traditional and social media, and stakeholder engagement

Participate in offsite activities, meetings or events for in-person engagement opportunities, such as client strategy meetings, public meetings, and canvassing efforts

Exhibit strong writing and verbal communication skills

Assist in documentation efforts for stakeholder interactions, meetings and other

Show high emotional intelligence and a customer-service attitude to support positive, on-point interactions with the public and clients

Develop/strengthen time management skills to effectively balance deadlines from several ongoing projects

Participate in frequent strategic communications team meetings

Perform assignments under the supervision of a strategic communications or business development team member

Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professional programs

Perform other duties as needed

Qualification

Strategic communicationsContent creationGraphic designAdobe design suiteMicrosoft OfficeWriting skillsVerbal communicationTime managementProblem-solvingEmotional intelligence