Communications & Community Engagement Intern
About The Position
The City of Golden Valley is offering an onsite, paid Communications and Community Engagement Internship for emerging professionals to develop hands-on experience in storytelling, digital communication, and community engagement. As a member of the Administrative Services Department, the Communications and Community Engagement Intern will support the City’s communications and community engagement initiatives. We are looking for a motivated, curious individual who brings energy, dedication, and a genuine interest in local government service. The Communications & Community Engagement Intern will work closely with a variety of city staff and community partners to engage in a wide range of projects and initiatives to advance the City’s goals. This is a part-time position, with the ability to increase to full-time based on availability and workload. The expected start date is around mid-September. Expected Hours of Work Hours are typically Monday-Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. In addition to working office hours, staff maybe required to work additional events, which may include nights or weekends. This temporary position is expected to last a minimum of 6 months with the ability to extend into 2027 based on budgets. Expectation is 20 to 40 hours per week on average, with the ability to accommodate coursework.
Requirements
- Enrolled in, or graduated within the last 12 months, from a post-secondary degree focusing on communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, digital media, public administration, urban studies, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with people to make progress on projects.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong writing ability and attention to detail in written materials preparation.
- General knowledge of, and interest in, digital communications, social media strategy, and community engagement practices.
- Ability to work effectively and tactfully with the public, supervisors, and coworkers.
- Interest in learning, storytelling, and communicating about local government and community initiatives.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Valid driver's license, or ability to arrange reliable transportation to be on site for the internship as well as attend offsite meetings and events.
- Ability to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Nice To Haves
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program related to communications, public administration, marketing, or a related field.
- Experience working with a City or other governmental agency.
- Six to twelve months of professional experience in a related field
- Experience with content creation for social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Nextdoor.
- Experience with photography, videography, or basic photo/video editing.
- Experience with drafting newsletters, press releases, or marketing materials.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere), Canva, or similar design tools.
- Experience with community engagement, event coordination, or public outreach.
Responsibilities
- Writing stories, compiling content, and taking photographs for the City's newsletters, website, and social media accounts such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Nextdoor.
- Aiding in the creation of marketing and advertising materials.
- Assisting with City events and community engagement initiatives, including coordination, set-up, and attendance.
- Completing various administrative tasks as assigned, including scanning documents for digital archives and organizing filing systems.
- Completing other duties and projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
