Social Media and Strategic Communications Intern

City of Burlington, Vermont•Burlington, VT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Burlington Mayor’s Office is offering an internship opportunity for students interested in social media, strategic communications, and municipal government. Interns will get hands-on experience with City Government, allowing them to learn about and interact with Departments across the city as they work to support the communications operation in the Mayor’s office. This position will work closely with the Mayor’s office staff to determine strategic communications opportunities, create a social media strategy, and draft external communications for the office. By the end of the internship, students will: Have an understanding of the structure and functions of municipal government; Develop practical skills in strategic communications and social media management; Develop skills in graphic design and video editing; Learn about some of the most pressing issues facing Burlington today, including community safety and housing; Build professional connections in City government.

Requirements

Ability to actively support and work skillfully with people from all cultures and with those whose identities differ from your own.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by trainings and professional development both at the individual and organizational levels.
Strong interest in community safety, housing, and climate issues.
Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
Comfort with social media platforms and basic content creation tools.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people.
Willingness to learn, ask questions, and engage respectfully with community members and professionals.
Prior experience using social media platforms including Instagram and Facebook.

Nice To Haves

Some experience using Canva or other graphic design tools preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Work with the Mayor’s Office staff to create a content calendar and identify opportunities to showcase the work of the Mayor’s Office through various social media channels.
Use Canva and/or other platforms to create graphics, videos, and other content for social media dissemination.
Draft language for social media posts that help accurately convey information to members of the public using a professional tone to represent the Mayor and her Office.
Attend events with the Mayor and/or the Mayor’s Office, when possible, to capture content.
Compile a weekly News Roundup of all media mentions or appearances of the Mayor and members of the current administration and recommend what should be boosted on social media platforms.