Responsibilities

• Support public information, community outreach, and planning-related initiatives.
• Assist with research, content development, and internal or external communications projects.
• Collaborate with department staff to help organize information, track initiatives, and contribute to operational or strategic efforts.
• Interns will collaborate with fire leadership and staff to develop communication materials, assist with data-informed planning efforts, and contribute to meaningful projects that enhance transparency, preparedness, and community trust.

Requirements

• Current Undergraduate Student: Currently enrolled as a rising junior (completed sophomore year) or a rising senior (completed junior year) pursuing a degree in Marketing & Communications / Planning or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Candidates must be in good academic standing.
• College Transcripts: Must submit undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts as applicable. Current or most recent GPA must be 3.0 or higher.
• Cover Letter: Applicants must submit a cover letter expressing how their education and experience aligns with this internship and what they hope to gain from the experience. The cover letter is required as a supplement to this application, and should be in Microsoft Word format, not exceeding one page.
• References: Two (2) references - one of which must be from a current or former professor/advisor are required as part of this application. An automatic email will be generated from our 'government jobs' platform and sent to the references provided. References must be submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of your application. Applicants without required reference will be ineligible to move forward in the application process. Please be sure to remind references to check their junk/spam folder to ensure that the email request is received.
• Background Check: Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
• Skills and Attributes: Applicants must possess strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong work ethic. Punctuality, dependability, and the ability to maintain confidentiality are also essential.