Communications Intern

JOB SUMMARY:

The communications intern will work directly with the City of Arlington Water Utilities Communication Coordinator, supporting enhancement of resident engagement through external communication and internal communications to promote department goals. The intern will participate in implementing the department’s social media strategy and efforts to expand water department conservation and education activities.

This intern will participate in a variety of activities including the following:

Event planning, including collaboration with other city departments and Arlington nonprofits

Writing informational, entertaining stories about water utilities activities and topics

Social media planning and implementation

Research and preparation of internal reports

Updating of internal and external websites

Design and completion of informational pieces for utility customers

Coordinating media coverage of Water Utilities activities

Filling open records requests

Photography

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Excellent communications skills (written and verbal)

Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Skill in communicating through social media websites Facebook and Twitter

Time management skills

Comfort with learning new content management systems

Interest in communications/marketing/public relations fields

Enrolled as a full-time student in an undergraduate college program

Individual must be able to schedule 15 to 20 hours a week with the flexibility to work some weekends. Must have valid driver’s license.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.