Planning and Development Communications and Engagement Intern

Job Description

The Planning and Development department is seeking an intern for its Communications and Engagement team!

The Planning and Development Communications and Engagement Intern works in the City of Raleigh Planning and Development Department. The Intern is a temporary hourly employee of the City of Raleigh. This is a term position without benefits.

Strong applicants will: 

• Be motivated and dependable.
• Have an interest in community engagement.
• Be comfortable interacting with the public.
• Have good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be familiar with various social media platforms.
• Have experience creating content for websites or social media
• Have the ability to juggle multiple assignments.
• Have flexibility to assist during evening or weekend hours (as needed)

Through a combination of workshops, mentorship, hands-on projects, and networking opportunities, the intern will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in various roles within the public sector. Students will work closely with experienced municipal government professionals, contribute to meaningful projects and develop valuable skills in public administration. The intern experience includes a staff mentor and broad exposure to a wide range of public planning-related processes, including governing body, board/commission, and internal departmental meetings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist staff with communication, marketing, and community engagement efforts on a variety of projects.
• Assist with a website audit and content refresh,
• Assist with planning and executing public engagement events, content and video creation for social media, conducting research, participating in brainstorming sessions
• Prepare and assist with outreach.

Typical Qualifications

Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and a student in good academic standing. Preference for students enrolled in a program leading to a degree in City and Regional Planning, Urban Design, Public Policy, Public Administration, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or Graphic Design. No previous office experience required. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a strong writing skill and working knowledge of Office Suite software. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office is helpful, but not required.

View the full job posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/raleighnc/jobs/4436133/planning-and-development-communications-and-engagement-intern