Fall 2026 Marketing & Communications Intern (Content & Social)

Elmhurst Park District; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 43,697,000 - 73,068,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free pool pass

Courts Plus membership

20% off food

Employee social activities

Values Recognition Program

Employee Assistance Program

Credit Union

Job summary

Elmhurst Park District is offering a short-term Marketing & Communications Intern position for Fall 2026. You will support the Marketing & Communications team in promoting programs, events, facilities and services through engaging content.

You’ll assist with creating content for the District’s websites, social channels, newsletters and campaigns, plus photography and videography at events. This role emphasizes Canva-based graphics and strong writing skills, with 15–19 hours/week.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Attention to detail and proofreading.
• Ability to create concise social media content.
• Basic photography and videography skills.
• Familiarity with Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

• Support Marketing & Communications team in promoting programs, events, facilities and services.
• Create engaging content for websites, social media, emails and other platforms.
• Photograph and video District programs, events and facilities.
• Create short-form video content for social media.
• Develop and plan social media content.
• Write, edit and proofread marketing materials.

Skills

Content creation

Photography

Videography

Social media

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Canva

Job description

Elmhurst Park District is offering a short-term Marketing & Communications Intern position for Fall 2026. You will support the Marketing & Communications team in promoting programs, events, facilities and services through engaging content.

You’ll assist with creating content for the District’s websites, social channels, newsletters and campaigns, plus photography and videography at events. This role emphasizes Canva-based graphics and strong writing skills, with 15–19 hours/week.