What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications and Digital Intern position at City of Eagan?
Salary
$21.12 - $24.61 Hourly
Location
City of Eagan
Job Type
Intern
Job Number
20250304
Department
Communications and Engagement
Division
Communications
Opening Date
03/05/2025
Closing Date
3/19/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Communications and Digital Intern
Pay: $21.12 - $24.61 per hour, DOQ
Temporary/Seasonal; Not Benefit Eligible
Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per week (maximum of 175 hours), May - August
The City of Eagan is hiring a Communications and Digital Intern!
The Communications and Digital Intern will support the Communications and Engagement team by creating an implementing various communication strategies. This role includes content creation for social media, website, and email platforms, as well as writing, graphic design, video production, and assisting with public relations efforts.
The ideal candidate is creative, enthusiastic, detail-oriented and social media savvy, with a passion for community engagement and storytelling.
Interns will gain hands-on experience and training in many aspects of communications, marketing, speech writing, and communication plan development, while also gaining a good understanding of a government agency.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 19th @ 11:59pm (CST)
Essential Position Functions
As a public employee with the City of Eagan, you may become eligible to participate in the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information on MN PERA pension or to determine eligibility, visit https://mnpera.org/.
If you are a retiree currently receiving PERA pension payments, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@eaganmn.gov.
01
Are you 18 years of age or older?
Are you currently enrolled in a degree program for Communications, Marketing, Digital Marketing, or a similar program -OR- a recent graduate from these programs (within the past 12 months)?
Please list all degree programs you're currently enrolled in -OR- have recently graduated from including the name and location of the institution (NA if none).
04
Do you have experience with and/or a working knowledge of the major social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube in a business setting?
Do you have experience with and/or a working knowledge of social media analytics tools including Facebook Business Suite and Google Analytics?
Do you have experience with design software such as the Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva?
Do you have experience with image/video editing software?
Are you able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing?
Employer City of Eagan
Address 3830 Pilot Knob Rd
Eagan, Minnesota, 55122
Phone 651-675-5000
Website https://www.cityofeagan.com
$21.12 - $24.61 Hourly
Location
City of Eagan
Job Type
Intern
Job Number
20250304
Department
Communications and Engagement
Division
Communications
Opening Date
03/05/2025
Closing Date
3/19/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Communications and Digital Intern
Pay: $21.12 - $24.61 per hour, DOQ
Temporary/Seasonal; Not Benefit Eligible
Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per week (maximum of 175 hours), May - August
The City of Eagan is hiring a Communications and Digital Intern!
The Communications and Digital Intern will support the Communications and Engagement team by creating an implementing various communication strategies. This role includes content creation for social media, website, and email platforms, as well as writing, graphic design, video production, and assisting with public relations efforts.
The ideal candidate is creative, enthusiastic, detail-oriented and social media savvy, with a passion for community engagement and storytelling.
Interns will gain hands-on experience and training in many aspects of communications, marketing, speech writing, and communication plan development, while also gaining a good understanding of a government agency.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 19th @ 11:59pm (CST)
Essential Position Functions
- Create content for social media channels
- Use social media insights to report on social media performance and inform content
- Assist with the design and execution of communications plans
- Assist with the creation of creative assets to support communication plans (e.g. video, photos, infographics, social media graphics)
- Assist in coordinating digital distribution of content
- Perform content updates on the City website
- Draft press releases, media advisories, and support press outreach efforts
- Use Google Analytics to create reports
- Research, analyze, and share digital practices across competitive landscape
- Current enrollment in a Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, or related program, or a graduate within the past 12 months from one of these programs or a related program
- Experience working with and/or understanding of the major social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube in a business setting
- Experience working with and/or understanding of social media analytics tools including Facebook Business Suite and Google Analytics
- Experience with design software such as the Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva
- Experience with image/video editing software
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- A strong desire to learn, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
- A commitment to serving those who live, work, and play in Eagan
- Dependability, flexibility, and ability to maintain confidentiality
As a public employee with the City of Eagan, you may become eligible to participate in the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information on MN PERA pension or to determine eligibility, visit https://mnpera.org/.
If you are a retiree currently receiving PERA pension payments, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@eaganmn.gov.
01
Are you 18 years of age or older?
- Yes
- No
Are you currently enrolled in a degree program for Communications, Marketing, Digital Marketing, or a similar program -OR- a recent graduate from these programs (within the past 12 months)?
- Yes
- No
Please list all degree programs you're currently enrolled in -OR- have recently graduated from including the name and location of the institution (NA if none).
04
Do you have experience with and/or a working knowledge of the major social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube in a business setting?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience with and/or a working knowledge of social media analytics tools including Facebook Business Suite and Google Analytics?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience with design software such as the Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience with image/video editing software?
- Yes
- No
Are you able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing?
- Yes
- No
Employer City of Eagan
Address 3830 Pilot Knob Rd
Eagan, Minnesota, 55122
Phone 651-675-5000
Website https://www.cityofeagan.com
Salary : $21 - $25
