Intern - Communication & Community Engagement (Spring)

City of Fishers; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Fishers seeks a Spring 2027 Communications & Community Engagement Intern. The part-time internship runs January–May 2027 with potential extension into summer. Expect 20–25 hours weekly, including some nights and weekends for events, and in-person work about 3 days per week.

The role involves creating digital assets, drafting social posts, supporting media relations, and engaging with local businesses and organizations under the Public Relations & Community Engagement Department.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in college and pursuing a relevant degree.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to work 20–25 hours per week, in-person 3 days.
• Experience with social media platforms in professional settings.
• Familiarity with creating graphics, photos, and video assets.

Responsibilities

• Execute communications strategies for the department.
• Create social media content (Instagram reels, stories, posts).
• Draft posts for City of Fishers' social media accounts.
• Research, interview, and author blog posts for the City’s blog.
• Assist with content buildout of the City’s website.
• Support media relations, including drafting releases and advisories.
• Coordinate with businesses and nonprofits on engagement initiatives.
• Assist with events and special projects, including on-site attendance.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Social media management

Graphic design

Photography/Video basics

Adobe Creative Suite

SEO basics

WordPress/SharePoint familiarity

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

College student pursuing Communications/PR/Journalism/Marketing

Tools

Sprout Social

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

WordPress

SharePoint

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;
• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured to drive a city vehicle required which includes at least 3 years of experience as a licensed driver not including permit time;
• 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.