Communications Assistant

Waukesha County, WI•Waukesha, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Waukesha County’s experienced and energized communications team for a hands-on summer internship where creativity meets community impact. We’re looking for a collaborative, curious, and motivated Communications Intern who is ready to jump in, learn quickly, and help support meaningful public-facing work across digital, print, social media, and web platforms. This 24-hours-per-week opportunity is ideal for someone with a growth mindset who wants to build real-world communications and design experience while contributing to projects that help inform and connect our community—with the potential for the role to continue in some capacity into the fall, depending on department needs and overall fit.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED equivalent.
Must possess a valid Driver's License
Education and experience in graphic and visual design
Pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, graphic design or related field.
Applied understanding of basic marketing principles
Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Familiarity with major social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn etc.)
Creative problem-solving skills
Self-starter with ability to work independently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in graphic design, marketing and public communication is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing content for marketing and advertising promotional activities according to communications plan (e.g., social media, videos, collateral, email marketing, newsletter content and graphics, event calendars, internal communications, and web)
Support the Public Communication team in daily administrative tasks
Update Waukesha County Health and Human Services events to website
Create and schedule content to social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, NextDoor, YouTube)
Assist in organizing photo and video content for the department
Post internal events to the internal HHS Events Outlook calendar
Update Waukeshacounty.gov/HHS pages
Review and provide recommendations for improvement to current communications plan
Adhere to brand guidelines and complete projects on deadlines
Use graphic design software and work with a variety of media
Review new marketing concepts and create mockups using Canva or computer software programs such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
Provide feedback on design concepts created by others
Create layouts for advertisements, brochures, newsletters, and other printed materials
Create visual designs that communicate messages effectively using a variety of methods, such as color, typography, imagery, and layout
Measure and report the results of communications initiatives
Work with cross-functional teams as part of our communications team to support various Departmental initiatives