Summer Learning Program

READING MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT
SUMMER LEARING PROGRAM
TEMPORARY STUDENT INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION

There are two conditional temporary student internship opportunities available at RMLD for the Summer of 2026. Each is an on-site position located at 230 Ash Street, Reading, MA 01867. The intern positions are assigned specific work hours that differ according to the needs and demands of each division. Please review the following descriptions. Upon application, RMLD will consider each applicant for the openings for which they have applied.

CUSTOMER SERVICE, IRD DIVISION INTERN

Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30AM to 5:30PM
The Customer Service Intern assists with the day-to-day support the Customer Service Team provides. The position is in a fast-paced environment and requires organizational skills, a professional demeanor, ability to multi-task and prioritize, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate information appropriately and sometimes under difficult situations.

Job activities typically include:

• Performing complete customer service and support duties to meet evolving customer demands.
• Addressing and reaching resolution on customer inquiries.
• Assisting with maintenance of the front counter by processing payments and handling customer inquiries using RMLD's CRM and billing software.
• Assisting in managing the reception area to ensure effective in-person, telephone, and mail communications both internally and externally.
• Retrieving daily mail off site and distributing/coordinating incoming and outgoing mail packages accordingly.

Desired Skills/Education:
Customer Service Experience
Experience with Microsoft Office Products

MARKETING, IRD DIVISION INTERN

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Hours may be available to flex and may include hours for events in the evening or weekends as determined by the Marketing Manager.

The marketing intern assists the RMLD marketing team with day-to-day activities to engage our customers, promote RMLD programs, and inspire energy efficiency and electrification. The marketing intern will support the marketing team in executing marketing strategies across various channels, including in-person events, traditional and social media, email, and web.

Marketing Intern responsibilities may include:

• Market Research: Gathering and analyzing data on consumer preferences, competitors, and like utilities, and market trends to inform marketing strategies. Tracking earned media mentions.
• Social Media Monitoring: Tracking and reporting on social media performance metrics, providing insights to optimize engagement.
• Administrative Support: Performing general clerical tasks including but not limited to updating or maintaining marketing materials, organizing files and digital/image libraries, performing partner or customer outreach, ordering supplies, and creating or updating in-office displays.
• Event Planning: Acting as key contact and providing planning and execution support for two large scale events.
• Content Creation: Creating engaging content for social media, and promotional materials, including photo and video assets to add to the RMLD digital library.
• Additional duties designated by the RMLD marketing team.

The position is in a fast-paced environment and requires organizational skills, a professional and collaborative demeanor, ability to multi-task and prioritize, and attention to detail.
Preferred Skills/Education:

• Rising College Sophomore, Junior or Senior, enrolled in a marketing-focused program
• Basic understanding of marketing principles
• General social media knowledge and awareness
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and PC platform
• Basic understanding of website content, email marketing, and basic marketing metrics
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work in a team environment

Optional Skills:

• Familiarity with content planning and editorial calendars
• Experience with content creation and/or Canva design software
• Experience with event planning or management
• Knowledge of Google Analytics
• Interest in or experience with brand storytelling, demographics, and customer engagement

The marketing intern will report to the marketing manager and work collaboratively with the marketing communications coordinator. The position runs from May through August 2026.
Please provide a resume and cover letter with your RMLD Application.


Intern Position Responsibilities:

• Understand the overall concept of the company, our purpose, including the needs of our service.
• Work within their particular division's responsibilities and provide ideas to grow and improve the business.
• Accept designated, business-focus projects to research, propose ideas and solutions, and may be asked to present final project during the internship.
• Engage with customers (internal and external) or vendors and provide service.
• Provide suggestions to management for improving customer service and internal processes.
• Learn and become proficient on internal software systems.

Intern Qualifications / Skills:

• Verbal communication
• Organization
• Scheduling
• Professionalism
• Customer focus
• Confidentiality

Education and Experience Requirements / Preferences:

• In 3rd or 4th year of a bachelor's degree/college program preferred.
• Passion and curiosity of the growth and development of power generation and usage is a must.

Compensation Range: $20 - 28 per hour