Public Communications Intern: Community Engagement & PR

City of Arvada; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Arvada Communications Department is offering a paid public relations internship to support message development, media outreach, and city program communications. Start ASAP with December 12 end date; combines hands-on PR work and project-based learning.

The internship emphasizes writing, editing, research, and engagement with diverse community audiences, with opportunities to build a portfolio and gain real government communication experience.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a bachelor’s program in communications or related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
• Ability to translate technical information into clear messages.
• Proficiency with Google Suite; CMS knowledge helpful.
• Must be at least 18 years old; background check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing strategic communication plans for city projects and initiatives.
• Drafts press releases, talking points, and key messages for city programs, events, and announcements.
• Supports content creation for The Arvada Report, city newsletters, social media, and web pages.
• Researchs community trends and support audience analysis for targeted outreach campaigns.
• Participates in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
• Assists with the coordination of community engagement activities and city events.
• Tracks and summarizes media coverage and community sentiment.
• Supports evaluation of campaign results through metrics and feedback collection.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Research

Public communications

Team collaboration

Google Suite

CMS familiarity

Policy translation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Public Relations or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Content Management Systems

Job description

City of Arvada Communications Department is offering a paid public relations internship to support message development, media outreach, and city program communications. Start ASAP with December 12 end date; combines hands-on PR work and project-based learning.

The internship emphasizes writing, editing, research, and engagement with diverse community audiences, with opportunities to build a portfolio and gain real government communication experience.