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

Snohomish County, WA

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

Everett, WA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New Grad8+ years expInternship

Posted 4 months ago

Job Summary

Drive a DCNR internship to support the Evergreen State Fair’s marketing and media outreach.

Own writing and distribution of press releases, social posts, web content, and newsletters.
Must-have: enrolled in Communications/PR/Marketing/Journalism/English with proof of enrollment.
Standout: includes media training, influencer outreach, and on-site fair work in Monroe.

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.

Requirements

Candidates must be majoring in or have completed coursework in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or English
Must have proof of current enrollment in an accredited college or university at the time of participation. If not currently enrolled, the student must provide proof of future enrollment
Must commit to at least 8 weeks; hours can vary per week including remote work leading up to the Fair. Must be able to work at the Fair in Monroe August 27-September 1 and September 3-7, 2026
Details mention: must provide proof of enrollment for summer internships (summer or upcoming fall term acceptable)
Special requirement: Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s License
If assigned to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: Must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week), in person, for the duration of the Evergreen State Fair.

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

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