Fall 2026 Marketing and Communications Intern

City of Elmhurst • Elmhurst, IL

21h • $19

About The Position

This position is designed to offer undergraduate or graduate students the opportunity to perform a variety of entry level professional administrative work, research, analysis, and project design work in support of the City Manager’s office, Office of Communications. Assignments and projects will involve assistance with the written and visual communications function, the City’s visitor and tourism marketing and promotion efforts, and a balance of administrative and operational responsibilities. The intern will gain exposure to local government through interaction in the City Manager’s office and with various departments. The duties and responsibilities of the Marketing & Communications Intern are designed to prepare the incumbent for a successful career in the public relations and marketing field.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in public relations, communications, marketing or a closely related undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Valid driver's license.
• Highly creative individual who has excelled in designing visuals to support communication campaigns.
• Must have a flexible schedule with ability to work outside of business hours based on project needs.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this role.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and related applications.
• Knowledge of digital marketing platforms, including social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), website content management systems, and email marketing software.
• Knowledge of video recording and editing using a smartphone or DSLR camera.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
• Knowledge of basic practices and principles of public relations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize, direct and coordinate projects and meetings.
• Ability to work independently with guidance to accomplish assignments.
• Ability to create the visuals needed to support a campaign/project.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive manner.
• Ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities.
• Ability to communicate in an effective, professional manner, both written and oral.
• Ability to work independently after receiving initial guidance and as part of a team.
• Possesses strong creativity, graphic design ability, good organizational skills and is detail-oriented.
• Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the general public, elected officials, vendors, employees and citizens.
• Ability to work collaboratively to accomplish assignments.
• Ability to express complex facts and ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, in a professional and technical manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of entry level professional administrative work, research, analysis, and project design work in support of the City Manager’s office, Office of Communications.
• Assist with written and visual communications functions.
• Support the City’s visitor and tourism marketing and promotion efforts.
• Balance administrative and operational responsibilities.
• Gain exposure to local government through interaction in the City Manager’s office and with various departments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree