The Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) for the City of York, PA, is seeking a motivated and self-driven intern to support our communications and marketing strategy. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to rewarding work that benefits the community while gaining practical experience in the field of communications and marketing.

This internship provides a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public sector communications and marketing, contribute to meaningful projects, and make a positive impact on the community. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated intern to our team.

Please note that this position is unpaid, but the experience and knowledge you will gain from working directly with experienced professionals in the field will be invaluable. If you are passionate about community development and looking for an opportunity to grow your skills in communications and marketing, we encourage you to apply.

• Assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive marketing strategy to effectively communicate the programs and services provided by our department.
• Create engaging content for our social media platforms, website, and other relevant platforms.
• Support community engagement efforts, including event planning and coordination.
• Stay up-to-date on trending technologies and methods in the field of communications.

• Current enrollment in or recent graduate of a degree program in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Interest in public policy, administration, and community development is a plus.

Please note that this position is unpaid, but the experience and knowledge you will gain from working directly with experienced professionals in the field will be invaluable. If you are passionate about community development and looking for an opportunity to grow your skills in communications and marketing, we encourage you to apply.

Valid Class C driver's license issued by the Commwealth of Pennsylvania.