Communication Intern

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $15 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Intern will support strategic communications, marketing, and public outreach efforts for the Arizona Department of Gaming and Division of Problem Gambling, working directly under the Marketing Strategist. This role provides hands-on experience in digital government communications, with a focus on public education and stakeholder and community engagement. The Communications Intern will also assist with content creation, social media management, website updates, marketing outreach, and general communications projects to help maintain a consistent and effective message. This position will have learning opportunities, consisting of; exposure to public sector communications and regulatory messaging, hands-on experience with marketing campaigns and brand standards, development of multimedia production and digital marketing skills, and experience analyzing engagement data and campaign performance. This position will be a 16 week, part time, fall semester internship beginning on August 24 and will require 10 - 20 hours per week based on the student's schedule. The supervisor will coordinate with the intern to ensure in-office hours are scheduled each week and allow for flexibility to ensure minimum hours are met each week to complete the internship.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Requirements

• Knowledge of public relations and marketing strategy.
• Knowledge of social media platforms.
• Knowledge of content creation and development.
• Knowledge of understanding of performance metrics.
• Knowledge of basic principles of communications.
• Knowledge of general understanding of government communications standards.
• Knowledge of brand standards.
• Skills in writing, editing, and proofreading clear, concise, and audience-appropriate content.
• Skills in adapting messaging across different platforms.
• Skills in the use of social media management and scheduling tools.
• Skills in creating visual graphics using Adobe products or similar products.
• Skills in organizing tasks, managing time effectively, and meeting deadlines.
• Skills in communicating professionally in a team environment.
• Ability to translate regulatory information into clear public-facing messaging.
• Ability to maintain consistency in tone, voice, and branding across communications.
• Ability to work independently while receiving direction and feedback.
• Ability to think critically and contribute ideas to campaigns and initiatives.
• Ability to bring creative and critical thoughts and contribute ideas to campaigns and initiatives.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit content for social media, website, newsletters, and press materials.
• Assist in identifying and pursuing paid media and marketing opportunities.
• Assist in planning and scheduling social media posts across platforms.
• Monitor engagement metrics and compile basic performance reports.
• Support the development of marketing and communications campaigns and collaborate throughout the organization to identify print resources (such as one-pagers) that would advance ADG’s mission; assist with creating marketing materials.
• Provide general administrative and project management support for communications projects and events.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position. (typically, 5% - 10%)

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed