Communications Internship

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a one-year, full-time, paid Internship Program IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Arlington County’s Department of Libraries ( Arlington Public Library ) is seeking a professional Communications Intern to provide support and assistance in implementing communication and/or branding strategies and outreach programs for the department. Arlington County Arlington County is an innovative local government in Northern Virginia seeking motivated candidates for one-year internship opportunities across multiple departments. These roles are ideal for recent graduates and current graduate students with limited professional experience who are looking to kickstart their careers. Interns gain hands-on experience supporting key County initiatives while participating in a structured cohort-based development program. Throughout the year, interns work under the mentorship of senior staff, contributing fresh ideas, improving processes, and leveraging technology to enhance organizational effectiveness, all while familiarizing themselves with a public-sector environment. Key info: The position is available to start August 3, 2026. This is not a fully remote opportunity, in-office hours are to be expected. Interns are also expected to participate in both in-office work assignments as well as a member of the in-person training cohort.

Requirements

Recent, 2025 and/or 2026 college graduates earning either a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in the area of consideration prior to the start date of the Cohort Program (Sept. 2026) must have:
No professional-level work experience (less than one year) in the internship field
You may be a currently enrolled student in a Master’s degree program related to the internship, but you must not have significant professional-level work experience in the internship area and must be available to work during designated hours.
Degree Requirements: Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Public Information, Journalism, English or Library Science.
Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver’s license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official driving record.
Alternatively, the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite.

Nice To Haves

G.P.A. of 3.0 or above is preferred and applicants may be asked to provide certified official transcripts
Experience using WordPress, Adobe Illustrator, and/or Canva Pro.

Responsibilities

Write copy for internal and external websites and social media to promote programs/projects, seasonal campaigns, and new services
Design flyers and promotional materials
Write and/or edit press releases, newsletters, speeches, social media scripts, talking points for presentations, reports, flyers, brochures and more
Support media relations and field inquiries from the press
Assist in the design and coordination of libraries’ special events and programs
Provide support to the Marketing and Communications and Programs, Outreach and Partnerships Departments for signature public events.