Intern - Communications (Summer)

State of South Dakota; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 2,170,000 - 3,090,000; Part time

Job summary

The South Dakota Department of Education is seeking a Communications Intern for the Summer session (May–August) in Pierre. The role offers hands-on experience in public-facing communications within a fast-paced team.

You will develop content, copy, assist with media relations and social media, with an emphasis on sharing resources that support students, educators and families. Applicants must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student and have completed at least one year of college.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a part-time or full-time student at college/university/technical institute
• By internship start, completed one year (nine months) of program
• Preference for juniors/seniors and SD residents attending SD institutions

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Content Creation

Copy Writing

Editing

Event Photography

Media Relations

Social Media Management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Communications/English/Journalism/Marketing/Public Relations

Job description

Session: Summer (May - August)

Position Title: Communications Intern

Hiring Manager: Laura Scheibe

Agency: Department of Education

Location: Pierre

Minimum Salary: $19.09/hr

• APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER.

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.

The Communications Intern will gain hands-on experience through the following duties:

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

Students pursing an undergraduate degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, or Public Relations are invited to apply for the Communications Intern position.

Familiarity with government is a plus but not required.

Students are also encouraged to submit:

• Social Media Screening – Provide social media handles for all personal accounts and any organization accounts you have directly overseen.
• Portfolio or Websites (if applicable) – Provide a link to any digital portfolios or personal websites you have created for your academic coursework or as part of an internship experience.
• Sample Work (if applicable) – Provide additional sample work that highlight your writing abilities, graphic design experience, social media content creation and planning, and any other items you believe emphasize your skill set.

Qualifications

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.

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer