Remote Public Communications Intern - Social Media & Design

City of Duvall; Duvall (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Duvall seeks a Communications Specialist Intern to support outreach by creating clear, engaging content for digital platforms. The part‑time, 15 hours/week internship will help with social media management, basic graphic design, and website updates in a local government setting.

The role offers hands‑on experience in public service and digital communications, with flexibility for remote work and occasional on‑site meetings.

Qualifications

• Eighteen years of age and two years of college-level coursework by start of internship.
• Preferred majors include Advertising, Business, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or Graphic Design.
• Proficiency with Canva or similar graphic creation tools expected.

Responsibilities

• Create content for City social media platforms and assist with posting schedules.
• Draft captions, announcements, and community updates for public channels.
• Support basic graphic design and video editing tasks for communications materials.
• Monitor and respond to public comments and messages as needed.
• Assist in updating the City’s website and online communications assets.
• Collaborate with staff to develop and refine public outreach strategies.

Skills

Social media best practices

Graphic design principles

Video editing principles

Customer service

Education

Two years of college coursework

Preferred majors: Advertising, Business, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Graphic Design

Eighteen years of age

Tools

Canva

Job description

City of Duvall seeks a Communications Specialist Intern to support outreach by creating clear, engaging content for digital platforms. The part‑time, 15 hours/week internship will help with social media management, basic graphic design, and website updates in a local government setting.

The role offers hands‑on experience in public service and digital communications, with flexibility for remote work and occasional on‑site meetings.