Communications Summer Intern

City of Charlotte

22h•$19 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

The Charlotte Water Communications Team is currently accepting applications for a Communications Team intern. This position is expected to assist with public events, social media strategy, internal department communication, marketing, and press events. We are seeking an intern interested in learning all aspects of the communications, marking and public relations tasks of our business. This internship would be a minimum of 20 hours per week with a maximum of 40 hours for up to 12 weeks. We are seeking an individual who is flexible, organized, professional and eager to learn. The intern will be expected to work a hybrid working schedule where part of their weekly hours is spent working from home and other hours will be spent in the office on Brookshire Boulevard as arranged by the Public Affairs Manager. Interns will be equipped with a laptop and iPhone. The hourly pay rate for this position is $20/hr.

Requirements

Current enrollment in an accredited college or university leading towards a Bachelor's degree with major course work in Communications, Marketing, Public Administration, or similar program.

Responsibilities

Research and develop business case on social media needs
Provide support to social media efforts based on analytics and needs of the department
Update and maintain social media content calendar
Assist with set up, execution and breakdown of events
Assist with the creation of signage, circulars, mockups, email or other promotions
Attend meetings and take meeting minutes
Obtain and prepare analysis of data
Assist with preparation of presentations for internal and external use
Help coordinate press conferences and create press kits
Assist with special projects and assignments
Completes research projects
Creates marketing materials for residential and commercial uses
Other duties as assigned