External Affairs Intern

Role Overview

The External Affairs Intern will assist with community outreach efforts, prepare materials, and conduct research assignments. The role is open to undergraduate and graduate students with a keen interest in communications, Public Affairs, or community outreach.

What You Will Do

Assist with proactive community outreach efforts, prepare materials, write and edit documents, track and report city council agendas, conduct research, plan and coordinate meetings and events, and draft responses to social media questions.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This internship is a great opportunity for students to apply their education and skills in a real-world setting. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and presentation skills, be able to work evenings and weekends, and have a keen interest in communications, Public Affairs, or community outreach.

Requirements

• Must be a junior or senior attending an accredited college or university
• GPA of no less than 2.5 in Communications, Journalism, Political Science, Public Administration, Government Relations, Urban Studies, Business or related field
• Proficiency of AP Style a plus
• Skilled in web-based research and search techniques
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Ability to interact with the public at large community events
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint)
• Experience using social media on behalf of a public agency or professional organization a plus

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Hourly pay rate of $18.50 for undergraduate interns
• Hourly pay rate of $22.00 for graduate interns