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 DCNR public engagement and fair marketing with an 8-week internship; requires campus enrollment, ability to work during the August–September Fair, and a WA driver’s license; ideal for students studying communications, PR, marketing, or journalism seeking hands-on media and outreach experience.

Write and edit press content and social materials for the fair.
Must-have: enrolled in communications/PR/marketing program
Standout: availability for full fair duration and valid WA driver's license

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 commit to at least 8 weeks
Hours can vary per week including remote work leading up the Fair
Must be able to work at the Fair in Monroe August 27-September 1 and September 3-7, 2026
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 acceptable)
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, proof of future enrollment
Special requirement: valid Washington State Driver’s License
If assigned to DCNR: must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week), in person, for the duration of the Evergreen State Fair

Nice To Have

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
competitive wages, job flexibility and stability, and a friendly, diverse team atmosphere where employees are appreciated and make a real difference providing services for our citizens

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