Responsibilities

• Position Purpose: Supports the City’s Communications Department in implementing communication and engagement strategies that strengthen community trust and awareness of city services.
• Assists in implementing strategic communication plans for city projects and initiatives.
• Drafts press releases, talking points, and key messages for city programs, events, and announcements.
• Supports content creation for The Arvada Report, city newsletters, social media, and web pages.
• Researchs community trends and support audience analysis for targeted outreach campaigns.
• Participates in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
• Assists with the coordination of community engagement activities and city events.
• Tracks and summarizes media coverage and community sentiment.
• Supports evaluation of campaign results through metrics and feedback collection.
• Provides a mix of entry-level type duties and the opportunity to work on a special project that aligns with the City’s strategic focus.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a bachelor’s program.
• Education Major: Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or related field.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass a criminal background check and a driving record check, if required by the position.
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
• Interest in government communication, public policy, or civic engagement.
• Ability to translate technical or policy information into clear, relatable messages.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and collaboration tools; familiarity with content management platforms helpful.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Preferred

• Previous experience through coursework, student media, community engagement, or internships preferred.

Benefits

• The City of Arvada does not offer benefits to temporary and/or seasonal employees. Temporary, Variable Hour and Health Plan Eligible employees will earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum cap of 48 hours.