Communications Intern

City of Colleyville; Colleyville (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Under general supervision of the Community Relations & Event Specialist, this position provides technical and administrative support for marketing, promotional presentations and events.

Responsibilities include developing and executing creative ideas for events and social campaigns, covering city events with photos and live posts, researching information for promotional presentations, and offering marketing support to staff.

Qualifications

• In progress toward a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• Experience managing multiple social media accounts and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing creative ideas for events, campaigns and social marketing.
• Cover city events with photos and live social posts.
• Research and assemble information for promotional presentations.
• Provide event and marketing support to staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and respond to inquiries professionally.
• Interact professionally with the public and coworkers.
• Occasional weekend work for city events as needed.

Skills

Social media management

Event marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Communications, Marketing or closely related field (in progress)

Job description

Under general supervision of the Community Relations & Event Specialist, the purpose of this position is to provide technical and/or administrative support for a variety of departmental functions including but not limited to: marketing, promotional presentations, events. Performs other related work as required. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

• Assist in the development and execution of innovative and creative ideas for special events, programs, promotional campaigns and social marketing
• Provides coverage at city events with photos and live posts to social media outlets
• Provides research support, assemble information and prepare promotional presentations for future events
• Provide event and marketing support to staff
• Maintains good employee relations through timely and accurate response to questions and concerns; responds to sensitive issues while maintaining complete confidentiality.
• Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work.
• Occasional weekend work is required; assists with City events as needed.

• Must be in the process of acquiring a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, Communications, Marketing or closely related field and have experience in managing multiple social media accounts and platforms.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Texas Driver's License.