Marketing & Advertising Internship - Department of Community & Economic Development

The City of East Lansing occupies the ancestral, traditional and contemporary lands of the Anishinaabeg – Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi peoples land ceded in the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw.

The City of East Lansing occupies the ancestral, traditional and contemporary lands of the Anishinaabeg – Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi peoples land ceded in the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw.

East Lansing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City of East Lansing is committed to becoming a fully inclusive place to live work, visit and do business. We believe an organization functions at its highest ability when a shared culture that promotes accepting, respecting, and valuing differences that include attributes such as age, income, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, sexual identity, ability, language, family circumstances and cultural backgrounds is fostered.

We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to equity, inclusion and reflects the community we serve.

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preference for those pursuing a Bachelors or advanced degree in a related discipline.

Must have: knowledge of social media marketing, strong problem-solving skills, ability to speak to the public, and a willingness to learn and work as part of a team.

Preferred: experience in photography, videography, photo/video editing, and or graphic design.

To perform the essential functions of the job, an individual may be required to stay in one period for prolonged periods of time as well as travel between sites within the City, work in both indoor and outdoor environments, handle moderately heavy (25 – 40 pounds) bags/boxes/equipment, operate assigned office equipment including computers, operate a City vehicle, and communicate effectively with both City employees and the public.

Download General Employment Application (PDF)

Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter and application to Matt Apostle, Community & Economic Development Specialist. The materials may be printed out and mailed or emailed to:

Matt Apostle, Community & Economic Development Specialist
East Lansing Planning, Building and Development
410 Abbot Road
East Lansing, MI 48823:
Email: m

Category Seasonal Employment Status Open Salary $15.00/hour
Variable: 12 hours per week September - April 2026 Posted July 29, 2026 12:00 PM Closing September 4, 2026 11:59 PM Attached Files General Employment Application (PDF)