Communications & Engagement Intern

Town of Frederick•Frederick, CO

2d•$18

About The Position

Are you looking for an internship where you carry a lot of coffee, spend your days making copies, and don’t get to use the education you’ve worked so hard to receive? Then stop reading and look elsewhere. The Town of Frederick has an incredible internship opportunity open for a go-getter who is motivated, organized, creative, and excited to learn more about real-world marketing, event planning, project management, public relations, graphic design, and more. At the end of this internship, you’ll have a complete resume and quality experience to draw from as you begin your career. As the Communications & Engagement Intern, you will fully develop and manage engaging event activities for each signature event. You will gain skills like event programming, community engagement, project management, coordinating volunteers, and executing creative event enhancements. You will also be responsible for creating and following through with a marketing plan. From social media posts to writing press releases to placing advertisements, you will put your marketing ideas to work and track the results. The internship will start in May (we’re flexible with school hours) and work part-time through September (20 hours per week during summer and adjusted once school starts for the fall semester). Working on some Friday nights and at least three Saturdays for signature events will be required. This internship pays $18/hour plus internship credit (if applicable, based on your school’s requirements).

Requirements

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be available May through September.
Must be pursuing education in marketing, communications, business, or a related field of study.
Must be comfortable supervising volunteers and being the primary decision-maker for event activation-related issues.
Must be a creative and enthusiastic team player with a positive and self-starter attitude!

Responsibilities

Assist the Communications & Engagement department with planning and executing events such as Frederick in Flight, Chainsaws & Chuckwagons, and Miners Day.
Responsible for assisting in developing and designing various promotional materials using Adobe Suites and Canva.
Write news releases, web copy, media pitches, and social media updates.
Assist the Communications and Engagement department to solicit event sponsorships and donations for events and ensure sponsorship benefits are carried out.
Model teamwork and collaboration in developing and sustaining strong working bonds with volunteers, vendors, staff, and other stakeholders, creating effective working relationships.
Model the FRED Values: Family, Respect, Empower, and Dedicated.
Assist the department by writing content for weekly e-newsletter, monthly newsletter, and social media posts.