*This internship begins on May 18th, 2026 and runs until August 6th, 2026. This role is a full time commitment (37.5 hour work week)*

Salary: $18.00/hour

Job Description

Job Title: Communications and Events Intern     
Location: Red Roof
Department:    Corp Comms & Community Impact    

Job Summary:    Support Wawa’s Communications and Events Teams by helping produce cultural communications and events that celebrate associates, customers and the community.

Principal Duties:

• Assist with building invitation lists and tracking RSVPs for 95+ Grand Opening Events
• Help organize information and/or complete communication template materials (talking points, fact sheets, press releases, scripts) for Family Nights and Grand Openings 
• Research social media handles of local municipalities, police and fire departments, and charity partners to maximize reach on social media channels
• Print and assemble press kits
• Support event execution of All Star Events, Family Nights, Grand Openings, signature events such as Wawa Welcome America/Hoagie Day, GooseJam Events and Corporate Events at Red Roof Campus.
• Track media coverage for Grand Openings and summarize the impact
• Contribute cultural content to internal communication channels (Wawa Engage and Wawa Corporate Communications Channel)

Essential Functions:

• Strong writing skills
• Interest in event planning
• Ability to multitask projects
   

Basic Qualifications:

• Working towards a degree in Communications, Public Relations, and Event Planning
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends, as required, for events
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs for event setup, breakdown, etc.

Wawa will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request, consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact our Associate Service Center at asc@wawa.com.

Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.