Communications Internship

Project Description:

Bechtel National, Inc. (BNI), Bechtel’s government services business, is one of the top providers to departments and agencies of the U.S.. Its successes include many large, first-of-a-kind projects in government site management, environmental restoration, defense, space, energy, and national and homeland security. This position will provide support to the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) located at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

UPF will be a first-of-its-kind complex for enriched uranium operations in support of Y-12 missions. UPF is one of the Department of Energy’s largest investments in Tennessee since the Manhattan Project and one of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s largest construction projects. When complete, UPF will: replace a 70-year-old facility with modern buildings, reduce operational costs and energy consumption, improve worker safety, and provide enriched uranium capabilities well into the future.

UPF currently works a 4/10 schedule, however the schedule is subject to change. Start times are flexible but the standard workweek is Monday - Thursday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

Eligibility for this position requires US citizenship; the successful candidate must provide proof of US citizenship in order to obtain badge access to the site. Candidate must complete security questionnaire and successfully clear site access requirements check. All employees are subject and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. 

Position Summary:

This internship will work with the UPF Communications Senior Specialist performing a variety of services. 

Responsibilities:   

-Organizes and coordinates site tours materials and information

-Develops content for various communications tools including craft communications channels and social media 

-Creates content and uploads digital signage every week

-Assist with event planning and preparation

-Participate in meetings and brainstorming sessions to develop communications plans 

-Research and write feature stories on site employees

-Assist in coordinating graphics, photography, and video requests

-Completing special assignments as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: 

-Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, or Marketing 

-Strong writing and organizational skills

-Experience in creating content for social media and internal audiences 

-Proficient in MS Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint