Intern (External Affairs/Communications)
Bridgeport, WVFull-time$19–24/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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BHE GT&S is offering a summer internship in its external affairs and communications department in Bridgeport, West Virginia. The intern will gain experience in internal and external communications, public affairs, government relations, and external advocacy. The internship is on site for at least eight weeks and begins June 7, 2027; it may be extended based on the intern’s schedule and business needs.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
BHE GT&S has an exciting summer internship opportunity within our external affairs and communications department located at our general office located in Bridgeport, WV.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As an External Affairs & Communications intern on our team, you will obtain hands on experience in the fields of internal and external communications, public affairs, government relations, and external advocacy.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
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Providing support to the government affairs team including attending and taking notes at legislative and agency meetings.
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Assisting with growth project outreach such as document preparation and open house support.
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Conducting policy research in support of anticipated energy legislation to be considered in 2027.
Individuals must have a desire to learn and produce as part of a safety conscious workplace. An independent source of transportation for this summer 2027 internship is needed as there are limited public transportation options in the area.
Your summer internship will consist of a minimum of 8 weeks on site and will begin June 7. Please note: the internship could be extended considering your summer schedule and the needs of the business, so a start date prior to June 7 and/or extended end date could be a possibility.
*Successful candidates who are 50 miles or more from the assigned work location may be eligible for a one-time housing stipend.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Qualified candidates should have high attention to details.
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Candidates should be self-directed.
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Candidates should be skillful in taking initiative, customer services, judgement, and innovation.
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Ability to speak persuasively and develop rapport.
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Ability to write and develop presentations.
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Proficient in computer skills.
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Ability to plan and organize work.
Education
Must be a full-time student attending a 4-year university majoring in communications, public affairs, political science, public administration, or similar program.
Student must have a GPA of 2.5 (3.0 preferred).
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of BHE GT&S. The management team of BHE GT&S reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.
ABOUT US
BHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company that gives large customers more options in moving gas safely, reliably and efficiently. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with operations in 10 states, BHE GT&S employees take pride in our work and are committed to innovative and sustainable natural gas energy solutions. Through our liquefied natural gas facilities, multi-state pipeline systems, and storage operations we support a number of large customers, including major utilities, power plants, marine transportation and heavy-duty trucking, along with manufacturing. Our employees are integral to our success and work hard to exceed customer expectations. We provide fulfilling employment opportunities, are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees, and focus on providing a safe and inclusive work environment.
ABOUT THE TEAM
BHE GT&S is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
JOB INFO
Job Identification: 10005967
Job Category: Internship
Job Schedule: Full timePay Range: 19.00-24.00
Sponsorship: No - Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Business: Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,912 open Communications jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$19–24/hr
- US median$22–38/hr350 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $21.50/hr, is 28% below the US median midpoint ($30/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Communications hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 10 open Communications jobs in West Virginia and 1,912 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- Communications postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (1,180 postings).
- Education
- 796 of the 1,912 open Communications jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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