This internship supports Fair Marketing and Communications, with content and public engagement focus for the Snohomish County fair.

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
• 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 is 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
• 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

Benefits

• outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents
• competitive wages
• job flexibility and stability
• employer paid ORCA cards
• friendly, diverse team atmosphere