Communications and Marketing Intern 24-26

Austin, TX (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradVolunteer

Posted 3 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and execute the organization’s external and internal communications by creating content, managing web and intranet pages, producing graphics and media, and supporting branding, storytelling, and event communications.

  • Own content creation and editing workflows across social, web, and print.
  • Drive consistency with brand standards and campaign execution.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Web & Intranet Content Management (50%): Build, update, and organize webpages and intranet content. This includes creating page layouts, text, images, links, and implementing basic user-experience improvements.
  • Graphic Design & Creative Assets
  • Create graphics for social media, newsletters, presentations, flyers, webpages, digital displays, and other print and digital communications.
  • Photography & Media Coverage
  • Photograph community events, resident programs, staff activities, and other agency initiatives. Organize, archive, and prepare images for communications use.
  • Content Creation & Social Media
  • Draft, edit, and proofread content for social media, email communications, newsletters, webpages, presentations, and other public-facing materials. Support social media planning, scheduling, content development, and performance tracking.
  • Branding & Marketing Support
  • Assist with agency branding and marketing efforts, including the implementation of brand standards, promotional campaigns, outreach materials, and strategic plan milestones.
  • Community Storytelling

Requirements

  • Skills: Strong writing, editing, proofreading, organization, and attention-to-detail skills.
  • Task Management: Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet strict deadlines, accept constructive feedback, and work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Interpersonal: Comfort working professionally with residents, staff, community partners, and members of the public with empathy and respect.
  • Software: Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable productivity tools.
  • Schedule: Ability to work in person in Austin for up to 24 hours per week, with scheduling coordinated around academic commitments and agency needs.

Preferred

  • Experience or coursework in web design, webpage development, content management systems, SharePoint, intranet development, or user experience.
  • Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, or After Effects), or other graphic design and photo-editing tools.
  • Photography, videography, video editing, social media scheduling tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Constant Contact), or digital content creation experience.
  • A portfolio or work samples demonstrating writing, design, photography, web, or marketing skills.
  • Knowledge of or interest in affordable housing, public service, community development, or mission-driven communications.
  • Spanish-language proficiency is helpful but not required.

Housing Authority of the City of Austin

As a High Performing Housing Authority that assists more than 18,000 Austinites, the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) owns and operates nearly 1,900 units of conventional public housing in 18 developments throughout Austin. Development sites range from high-rise apartments on Lady Bird Lake to small duplexes in residential neighborhoods. HACA also manages the Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 Program that provides rental vouchers for more than 5,000 units of housing in Austin's private rental market.

Founded in 1937
Austin, Texas, USA
222 employees (6 in marketing)

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
4 (2% of company)
Median Career Experience
20 years
Median Tenure
2.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
18.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
37.9%
Direct
49.7%
Referral
6.4%
Social
4.9%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~222

Communications and Marketing Intern 24-26

Housing Authority of the City of Austin · Austin, TX · On-site