Intern - Communications (Fair, Parks & Recreation) - Seasonal at Snohomish County, WA | Everett, WA

Intern - Communications (Fair, Parks & Recreation) - Seasonal

Everett, WA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New Grad8+ years expInternship

Posted 4 months ago

Job Summary

Support public engagement and communications for the Evergreen State Fairgrounds events, helping attract attendees and manage media and digital content.

Assist in developing and distributing informational materials and content across newsletters, press releases, social media, and webpages.
Must-have: Proof of current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary program.
Standout: Valid Washington driver’s license and ability to engage with media and stakeholders.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Support the Fair Marketing and Communications team in attracting attendees to the fair.
Write press releases, media alerts, social media, web and newsletter content.
Gain skills in media training spokespeople, interacting with the media and influencers, pitching stories and responding to inquiries.
Respond to social media comments and messages.
Assists with implementation of public engagement and communications activities for department programs and projects.
Creates and/or edits communications content, including newsletters, press releases, social media content, special presentations, and other informational and outreach materials.
Assists in working with the departments as needed to design, produce, and distribute informational material to the public.
Assists in the development of a digital media strategy for distributing informational material to the public.
Performs other duties as assigned with an emphasis on communication and public engagement efforts.

Requirements

Must provide proof of enrollment in an accredited post-secondary institution at the time of the internship.
Proof of enrollment for either the summer or upcoming fall term is acceptable.
Majoring in or completed coursework in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or English.
Must have proof of current enrollment; if not currently enrolled, must provide proof of future enrollment.
Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s License.

Preferred

Preferred completion of two years of post-secondary education.
Preferred majors or programs of study include communications, event planning, English, journalism, political science, marketing, project management, sponsorship/fundraising, or a related field.
Preferred proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Preferred proficiency in social media platforms such as Meta (Facebook and Instagram), X, LinkedIn, Nextdoor, and similar tools.

Benefits

Outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents.
Employer paid ORCA cards.

Snohomish County, WA

Snohomish County, WA has 3,500 employees serving the community. We are committed to making Snohomish County the best place to live, work and play.Come build your future and enrich our community by working at Snohomish County: http://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/jobs.

Everett, Washington, USA

2K employees (31 in marketing)

www.snohomishcountywa.gov