JOB PURPOSE:

Employ Milwaukee’s Communications Intern is a core member of the planning and fund development team, serving as a writer and creator for agency content development for social media, communications, and promotional materials. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

skills development & Benefits

This is a part-time, paid internship ($15 per hour) with estimated projects and tasks requiring up to 20 hours per week, with some required onsite hours Monday-Friday, 8am-2pm. Local mileage reimbursement provided and reliable car transportation is strongly preferred. The internship is scheduled with a start date of June 1, 2026 and an anticipated August 31, 2026 end date.

KEY ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Enrollment in or completion ofAssociate’s degree program in English, Communications, Marketing, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Political Science, Social Services or a related field.

Experience and/or Training None

Licenses/Certificates None

Technology/EquipmentGraphic design (Canva preferred), Microsoft Office Suite

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds while moving files or small packages. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting.