Communications Intern - Fall

Maryland Heights Community Center; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Maryland Heights is offering a communications internship in the Communications Division. The role works with the Communications Manager on a variety of tasks, with a negotiable schedule that includes some evenings and weekends for events.

The internship requires passing a drug test and background check, and pays $16 per hour for 150–170 hours. Interns will gain experience in writing, photography, graphic design, media relations, event promotion, marketing, and website maintenance,

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Currently enrolled in an associate, undergraduate or graduate program in public relations, journalism, marketing or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist Communications Manager with writing articles for newsletters, social media posts and website content.
• Take and edit photographs; support graphic design and media relations.
• Help plan and promote special events; assist with marketing and website maintenance.
• Support social media management; video production skills are not required but helpful.

Skills

Writing

Photography

Graphic design

Media relations

Social media management

Marketing

Website maintenance

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in PR/journalism/marketing program

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The City of Maryland Heights is seeking applicants for an internship in the Communications Division. This internship position works in the office of the Communications Manager and will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of communications tasks.

The internship’s specific schedule is negotiable and flexible. The work schedule will include mostly days, but some evenings and weekends for event coverage will be required. Individuals hired for this position must pass a drug test and a background check.

Compensation is $16 per hour, and includes 150-170 hours.

Essential Duties

Provides assistance to the Communications Manager in tasks including writing articles for newsletters, social media posts and website content; taking and editing photographs; graphic design; media relations; help plan and promote special events; marketing; website maintenance; and social media management. Video production skills are not required, but would be helpful.

Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Applicants must be enrolled in a program pursuing an associate, undergraduate or graduate degree in public relations, journalism, marketing or another communication-related field.
• Applicants must submit the following documents:
• A letter of interest addressed to Human Resources, [e-mail]. Include specific areas of interest the applicant would like to pursue, such as writing, graphic design, video production, photography and social media management.
• A list of communications courses taken.
• A resume that includes any experience with specific design, web or video production software (for example, Adobe Creative Suite)
• A letter of reference from a college advisor or professor.

The City of Maryland Heights conducts drug testing in accordance with 49 C.F.R. PARTS 40, Part 29, and 655 as Amended, and FMCSA 382.