Intern - Communication & Community Engagement (Spring)

cityoffishers; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Fishers is offering a Spring 2027 Communications & Community Engagement Intern position. This temporary, part-time role pays $15 per hour and runs January–May 2027, with potential extension into summer 2027.

Expect 20–25 hours per week, with some nights and weekends for events and on-site shoots. Ideal candidates are pursuing majors in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing or related fields, with strong writing and digital media skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Communications, PR, journalism, marketing or related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Able to organize and prioritize projects with tight deadlines.
• Experience managing social media professionally (Facebook, X, Instagram).
• Graphic design, photography, and video experience.
• Adobe Creative Suite a plus.
• Basic knowledge of SEO concepts.
• Familiarity with content management systems (WordPress/SharePoint) is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of email marketing.
• Knowledge of web technologies is a bonus.
• Must work in-person ~3 days/week, 20–25 hours.

Responsibilities

• Execute communications strategies and create digital assets.
• Create social media content for City of Fishers accounts.
• Draft posts for social channels.
• Research, interview, and author blog posts.
• Draft communications using Sprout Social and Canva.
• Contribute ideas to reach new audiences and engagement.
• Assist with website content buildout; support media relations.
• Coordinate and participate in community engagement events.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Time management

Creativity

Problem solving

Feedback responsiveness

In-person availability

Social media management (professional)

Content creation (graphics/photo/video

Education

Pursuing a degree in Communications / Public Relations / Journalism / Marketing

Tools

Sprout Social

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

WordPress

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Spring 2027 Communications & Community Engagement Intern
Status: Temporary
Salary: $15 per hour

DESCRIPTION:

The City of Fishers Public Relations & Community Engagement Department is seeking a college intern majoring in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field for an internship during the spring of 2027, with an opportunity to extend the internship through summer 2027. The spring internship is scheduled for January - May 2027, but the schedule can be flexible based on the student's class schedule ending/beginning. This would be a part-time internship, aiming for 20 - 25 hours a week, with occasional special events, including nights and weekends, throughout the internship.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Execute communications strategies for the department, including:

  • Proactively seeking digital marketing assets to include in communications and assist with creating assets if needed, including graphics, photography, and video
  • Creating social media content (including but not limited to Instagram reels, stories, etc.) to further storytelling and engagement on City of Fishers social media accounts
  • Drafting posts for the City of Fishers' social media accounts
  • Researching, interviewing, and authoring blog posts for the City’s blog
  • Drafting communications and marketing materials using the City of Fishers' digital software tools, including Sprout Social, Canva, and others
  • Actively contributing ideas to reach new audiences and strengthen community engagement
  • Assisting with content buildout of the City’s website.
• Support media relations functions, including drafting press releases and media advisories and assisting with media interviews as needed
• Collaborate with local businesses and nonprofit organizations on community engagement initiatives
• Help to coordinate and execute community engagement initiatives and special events, sometimes requiring on-site attendance
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned or required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be age 18+, enrolled in college, and pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related degree;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;

• Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented;

• Ability to organize and prioritize projects efficiently with tight deadlines;

• Experience with using social media platforms in a professional setting, including Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram (i.e. managing school club or brand accounts);

• Experience with graphic design, photography, and video;

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite a plus;

• Basic knowledge of SEO best practices and terminology (content marketing, link building, technical audits, etc.);

• Knowledge of content management systems like WordPress, SharePoint, etc. is a plus, but not required;

• Basic knowledge of email marketing best practices is required;

• Knowledge of web technologies (such as HTML, databases, etc.) is a bonus but not required;

• Awareness of emerging web technologies;

• Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);

• Creative, flexible, self-directed, problem solver with attention to detail and strong communication skills;

• Ability to take and apply project feedback quickly;

• Must be able to work in-person approximately 3 days a week totaling 20-25 hours per week;

• Must have vehicle to travel during work hours for photo and video shoots or to pick up/drop off promotional materials;

• Must provide your own laptop or computer from which to work;

• Must have the ability to attend some events outside of work hours (nights and weekends) for onsite video and photography.