Communications Intern

Position Details

Are you currently enrolled, or a recent graduate of, a degree program focusing on Communications, Marketing, Media, Journalism, or Public Relations? Do you want to learn about putting theories from your classes into practice withhands-on experience in a communication department? Are you interested in public service, or debating on whether it might be a good fit for you?

The City of Auburn Communication & Multimedia Division can help!

The Communication & Multimedia Team is looking for acurrent student or recent grad to join our team this summer as we host our internship program:
Next Step, Auburn for the third year. You can learn more about what this meanshere! You'll be joining a team of qualified professionals, who are genuinely interested in helping you grow by providing opportunities to support all areas within communications and multimedia.

Primary Duties

The following functions are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

* Working under the direction of the Communications Manager, learn, craft and publish city government communications, including photos, videos, written words, designs, social media posts, and more.

* Collaborate with City of Auburn Multimedia staff to develop marketing and communications content to print, web and social media.

* Write, edit and proofread content for posting on the City's social media channels.

* Assist with researching, writing, editing and delivering communications tactics through the appropriate City communications channels.

* Assist with producing the City of Auburn Magazine, including producing stories and photos.

* Assist in photography and social media posts for various City of Auburn events.

* Assist with web postings and updates.

* Learn and assist with printing and mailing.

Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible for this position, you must be:

* Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degreein Communications, Marketing, Media, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field; or have obtained one in the last 12 months. AND

* Enrolled in, or have successfully completed, a communication and or multimedia college course.

We would love it if you:

* Experience with Adobe, or similar multimedia software.

* Experience with videography skills (video capture, creation, design/editing).

* Intermediate-Advanced Microsoft Office Suite including publishing effects.

We are asking for a commitment through our 10-week program, from

June 16th - August 22nd. Preference will be given to candidates that are available to work up to 40 hours per week throughout the program.

If you are a top candidate, your availability and assigned schedule will be discussed with you before moving into the background check process.

Our core business hours are Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm, with an hour for lunch. We are physically in the office every day, and you will have an assigned desk with a City issued computer! This position is not eligible for remote work, so you must be able to commit to being onsite to be considered for this role.

Additional Information

This summer launches our 4th year of a formal internship program:
Next Step, Auburn. You can learn more about what this means for you as an internhere!

The pay rates for this position will be offered as follows:

Freshman & Sophomores:
Step 1 - $20.00

Juniors & Seniors:
Step 2 - $21.58

Postgraduates:
Step 3 - $23.15

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.

The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To learn more about the Inclusive Auburninitiative, please visit:

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