Strategic Communication Intern

City of Arvada • Arvada, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Supports the City’s Communications Department in implementing communication and engagement strategies that strengthen community trust and awareness of city services. This internship provides hands-on experience in public relations, message development, and campaign planning within a local government setting. The internship is a part-time, paid position (or credit-based, if applicable), designed for students or recent graduates interested in public service communication careers. The schedule will require a minimum of 8-10/hrs per week in-person. The internship will run from June 8 - August 1. The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work. Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid range. Pay Rate - $18.00/hr.

Requirements

• Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
• Interest in government communication, public policy, or civic engagement.
• Ability to translate technical or policy information into clear, relatable messages.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and collaboration tools; familiarity with content management platforms helpful.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, professional environment.
• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a bachelor’s program.
• Major in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience through coursework, student media, community engagement, or internships preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing strategic communication plans for city projects and initiatives.
• Draft press releases, talking points, and key messages for city programs, events, and announcements.
• Support content creation for The Arvada Report, city newsletters, social media, and web pages.
• Research community trends and support audience analysis for targeted outreach campaigns.
• Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
• Assist with the coordination of community engagement activities and city events.
• Track and summarize media coverage and community sentiment.
• Support evaluation of campaign results through metrics and feedback collection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Temporary, Variable Hour and Health Plan Eligible employees will earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum cap of 48 hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees