Management Intern

City of La Palma • La Palma, CA

14h

About The Position

The City of La Palma is recruiting a part-time Management Intern to gain hands-on experience in local government while supporting citywide communications, social media, community engagement, and special events. The position works approximately 15–20 hours per week and offers opportunities to apply and develop communication, content creation, event planning, organization, and project management skills in support of City initiatives and public outreach.

The intern assists with coordinating and developing public communications and multimedia content across social media platforms, the City website, the monthly e-newsletter, and quarterly print magazine. The role also supports promotion and administration of the “Fronds of the City” Sponsorship Program and planning and coordination of City events, including the Memorial Day Ceremony and Civic Expo & National Night Out. The intern has the opportunity to collaborate with the City’s Communications Team.

The job involves working in office and field settings, occasionally outdoors and in wet or humid conditions or around airborne particles. Work may include sitting or standing for extended periods, operating a motor vehicle, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 30 pounds. The role requires working with others and independently, meeting deadlines, and managing competing demands.

Requirements

• Knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail-oriented and reliable.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to meet deadlines and successfully manage several conflicting demands at once.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in communications, public administration, journalism, marketing, political science, or a related field; preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with design tools such as Canva.

Responsibilities

• Identify content requirements and suggest content strategies and deliverables.
• Develop, manage, and post multimedia content for social media, the City website, and other platforms.
• Design and maintain communication materials, including digital content, brochures, promotional materials, and publications using a variety of media.
• Assist with maintaining consistent writing style and branding across platforms.
• Assist with updates to the City website.
• Assist with video production projects, including script writing and video editing.
• Support the promotion and administration of the City’s “Fronds of the City” Sponsorship Program.
• Assist with planning and coordinating City events, including the Memorial Day Ceremony and Civic Expo & National Night Out.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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