Communications Intern

Georgia Department of Revenue • Atlanta, GA

1d • $14 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is responsible for meeting the child care and early education needs of Georgia’s children and families. Its work includes administering Georgia’s Pre-K Program and the Childcare and Parent Services program, licensing child care providers, managing Quality Rated, and supporting early care and education through federal programs and statewide partnerships.

The Communications office works with the press and develops the agency’s communications strategy, including press conferences, press releases, media advisories, and responses to media requests. Government Relations handles requests from legislators and other stakeholders and tracks legislation. Interns work closely with the Chief Communications Officer and the head of Government Relations and Special Projects.

The internship runs from January 2027 through April 2027. Two positions are available. Interns must be available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and work a minimum of 20 hours per week, up to a maximum of 29 hours per week. The hourly rate is $14 for current undergraduate students and $16 for current graduate students. The position is based at 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SE, Suite 754, East Tower, Atlanta, Georgia.

The internship offers exposure to communications and government relations at a state agency, early childhood education in Georgia, and governmental agency operations. Interest areas include early childhood education, government relations, research, communications, and public administration.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled, part-time or full-time, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher; submit a transcript to verify enrollment and GPA.
• Be a Georgia resident or attend a Georgia college, university, or law school.
• Have working-level skill in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Have good research and analytical skills.
• Be enrolled in a Georgia high school, technical college, or university/college during the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced-level skill in Excel.
• Excellent business writing, organizational, and computer skills.
• High-level research and analysis skills, including the ability to form conclusions and recommendations based on analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with responding to media inquiries and preparing press releases and social media posts.
• Help prepare talking points and other materials for interviews.
• Contribute to the monthly newsletter.
• Assist with filming, video editing, and still photography.
• Assist with special agency events.
• Attend State House and Senate committee hearings during the spring and create summary documents.
• Assist in tracking legislation.
• May serve as the agency’s costumed mascot at special events.

What This Job Offers

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