Communications, Outreach and Events Intern

Fort Wayne, IN (On-site)

$17/hr – $19/hrIntern/New Grad2+ years expVolunteer

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Support public sector communications through planning events, materials, and outreach as an internship.

  • Assist with planning, coordinating, and supporting community events and outreach.
  • Must-have: Currently enrolled in college with at least two years of related coursework.
  • Standout: Hands-on portfolio growth through event materials and community outreach.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist with planning, organizing, and supporting community events and outreach efforts
  • Help design and develop communication materials, including brochures, flyers, presentations, newsletters, and web content
  • Support the creation of visual displays and educational materials for public events
  • Assist with scheduling and coordinating presentations, tours, and outreach activities
  • Edit and refine outreach and communication materials for clarity and effectiveness
  • Contribute to initiatives related to water quality, recycling, stormwater, and community projects

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a college or university (or pursuing) in communications, journalism, graphic design, or a related field
  • Completion of at least two years of college or technical coursework
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Basic design, editing, or content creation skills

Preferred

  • Creative thinking and attention to detail
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Interest in public service, community engagement, or environmental topics
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City of Fort Wayne

City Of Fort Wayne Municipal Government

Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
804 employees (29 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
10M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$61.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
45.8%
Direct
48.6%
Referral
4.6%
Social
0.5%
Paid
0.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~804

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
15 (2% of company)
Median Career Experience
8 years
Median Tenure
5 years

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