Communications Intern

Job Title: Communications Intern
Bureau/Division: Resources & Acquisitions Bureau
Location: Ames, Iowa (On-site)
Schedule: Up to 20 hours/week during the school year; up to 40 hours/week during breaks (flexible around class schedules)
Duration: Summer with option to extend into academic year

The Communications Intern will support the Resources and Acquisitions Bureau’s Facilities team by delivering clear, timely updates that keep internal DOT customers informed about workplace modernization efforts. This includes maintaining the Workplace Modernization site and providing regular communication on bureau moves, remodel progress, space changes, and campus-wide impacts.

• Update the Workplace Modernization site with accurate, easy-to-follow information on remodel phases, bureau relocations, space changes, and project timelines
• Draft concise internal communications on facility projects, closures, outages, repairs, and safety notices
• Create updates for email, digital signage, SharePoint, and Teams channels
• Coordinate with Resources and Acquisitions Bureau teams and leadership to verify details
• Maintain a running log of facility-related communications
• Assist with templates, communication schedules, and consistent messaging
  Support ad-hoc needs, including move notices and way finding updates

• Strong writing and editing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Teams, SharePoint)
• Organized, collaborative, and able to manage multiple deadlines
• Interest in facilities operations, internal communications, or public service

• Hands-on experience managing real-time internal communications
• Involvement in major workplace modernization projects and bureau moves
• Experience supporting statewide operational workflows
• Mentorship from DOT communications and facilities leadership

• Current enrollment in a college/university program (Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Marketing, Public Administration, or related field preferred)
• Ability to work on site in Ames
• Strong attention to detail and professionalism