Community Engagement & Outreach Intern

Zipline; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 74,390,000 - 90,922,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Housing stipend

Overtime pay

Paid sick time

Job summary

Zipline is seeking a Community Engagement intern to help build relationships with local governments, civic groups, and communities across Dallas, Austin, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. You will assist with events, newsletters, and content creation while supporting outreach initiatives.

You’ll collaborate with the team to understand community needs, track engagement, and report outcomes. This in-person role requires travel and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in Communications, Marketing, PR, or related field; second year completed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with social media platforms and digital tools (Slack, Facebook Groups).
• Detail-oriented and organized; able to manage multiple tasks.
• Creative thinker with enthusiasm and initiative.
• Willingness to travel frequently to Dallas, Austin, LA or Phoenix.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, promoting, and executing community events, workshops, and virtual meetups.
• Develop content for newsletters, social media, and other channels.
• Respond to community inquiries and engage with members across platforms.
• Research community needs, trends, and engagement strategies.
• Track engagement metrics and compile reports on outcomes.
• Provide general administrative support to the community engagement team.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Passion for community building

Experience with social media platforms

Detail-oriented

Creative thinker

Travel frequently to multiple cities

Education

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field; second year completed

Job description

Zipline is seeking a Community Engagement intern to help build relationships with local governments, civic groups, and communities across Dallas, Austin, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. You will assist with events, newsletters, and content creation while supporting outreach initiatives.

You’ll collaborate with the team to understand community needs, track engagement, and report outcomes. This in-person role requires travel and effective communication skills.