Intern - Communications (Summer)

Sdsoybean; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

South Dakota Department of Education invites applications for a Summer Communications Intern position in Pierre. Session: Summer (May–August). Pay is $19.09 per hour. Start is May and end in August, with a focus on public-facing communications.

Applicants should be students enrolled in college or technical programs and available for the summer term, ideally with junior/senior standing and SD residency or affiliation. Apply before January 27, 2027.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a part-time or full-time student during application
• Completion of at least one year (nine months) of chosen program by start of internship
• Preference may be given to juniors/seniors from SD institutions

Responsibilities

• Content Creation
• Copy Writing & Editing
• Event Photography
• Media Relations
• Social Media Management

Job description

Intern - Communications (Summer) - 37289

19.09 - 19.09 US per hour

Posted 6 days ago | Apply before January 27, 2027

Description

Session:Summer (May - August)
Position Title:Communications Intern
Hiring Manager: Laura Scheibe
Agency:Department of Education
Location: Pierre
Minimum Salary: $19.09/hr

Position Description:
The South Dakota Department of Education’s Communications Team is seeking a summer intern that thrives in a fast-paced environment to deliver critical information to key stakeholders. This internship will take place during the department’s busiest season, providing the intern with experience working in public-facing communications.

The ideal candidate is creative, innovative, and detail-oriented with a passion for sharing vital news, resources, and tools that directly enhance the educational environment for students, educators, and families.

Communications Internwill gain hands-on experience through the following duties:

• Content Creation
• Copy Writing & Editing
• Event Photography
• Media Relations
• Social Media Management

All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.

Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.