About the Role
The ASPIRE NSF Engineering Research Center is seeking a motivated and creative intern to join our Marketing and Communication Department as a science communications & technical writing specialist. This position will play a key role in supporting the Utah Electrification Initiative’s outreach and communication efforts, engaging statewide audiences across industry and workforce, public administrators, and communities. If you are energized (pun intended) by the opportunity to translate complex topics related to electrified transportation, engineering, and social and political sciences into accessible and engaging content for the greater public, we encourage you to apply!
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct market research to inform outreach strategies and content across a variety of communication channels
- Produce a monthly newsletter email highlighting Utah Electrification Initiative activities and news
- Capture and produce educational articles, whitepapers, and other informational assets for the public and industry
- Collaborate closely with the Multimedia Designer to ensure effective visual communication and information design
- Write other long- and short-form communication materials as needed for outreach, events, and digital platforms
Qualifications
- Excellent written communication and editing skills
- Experience producing newsletters, articles, or technical documents
- Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, accessible language
- Strong research and organizational abilities.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks
- Collaborative mindset, especially in working with designers and outreach staff
- Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) and/or email marketing platforms (e.g. HubSpot or MailChimp, etc.) is a plus
- Experience with content management systems (e.g. WordPress) is a plus
Additional Details
- This is a paid hourly internship starting at $14/hour
- Maximum of 40 hours/week during summer (across all USU positions) and
- Promising candidates may have the opportunity to extend their internship into the 2025-2026 academic year at a max 29 hours/week (across all USU positions)
How to Apply
Apply via handshake with your resume, a brief cover letter describing your interest and relevant experience, and any examples of your written and visual communication skills you’d like to share (e.g. social media posts, flyers you’ve created for a student club or work initiative, written project you’re proud of, etc.). These examples can be hyperlinked in your cover letter directly.
Join us in advancing Utah’s electrification future!
About ASPIRE:
Advancing Sustainability through Powered Infrastructure for Roadway Electrification (ASPIRE) is a 4th generation National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center (ERC) which conducts vital R&D to catalyze practical transitions to widespread electrification in transportation. ASPIRE initiatives enhance quality -of-life for all through improved air quality, economic opportunity, and access to clean, affordable transportation.
Over 400 global ASPIRE staff, faculty, and students work in sync towards the seamless integration of electrified transportation with interconnected intelligent systems infrastructure to provide an inexpensive, seamless charging experience. Multiple disciplines, including engineering, social science, policy, and business, contribute to the effort spanning 10 top-tier universities and 60+ industry, government, and non-profit organizations. They are joined by many community partners and advisors to provide a most comprehensive view of the electric transportation ecosystem and society. Visit aspire.usu.edu for more insights on the future of transportation.