What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer College Internship Program - Marketing & Outreach position at City of Hampton?
Explore Your Potential with the City of Hampton's Summer College Internship Program!
The City of Hampton is excited to offer a unique opportunity to join our Marketing and Outreach Department as a Summer Intern. This paid professional development program allows recent college graduates and graduate students to gain hands-on experience in content creation, social media strategy, community engagement, and market research. As part of this team, you will play an essential role in promoting the City’s programs and services while gaining valuable professional skills.
Why Choose Hampton?
- Hands-On Experience: Engage with real-world projects that shape the future of customer service in Hampton.
- Mentorship: Collaborate with seasoned professionals who will guide and support your growth.
- Impactful Projects: Make meaningful contributions to the City’s efforts in providing outstanding customer service.
Internship Overview
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Program Duration: June 2, 2025 - August 8, 2025
Rate of Pay:
Undergraduate Students: $16.24 per hourGraduate Students: $20.58 per hour
Internships are non-exempt positions. Summer interns will not work more than forty (40) hours in an administrative work week.
As a Marketing and Outreach Intern, you will:
- Develop engaging social media content and assist in managing online platforms.
- Support the planning and execution of marketing campaigns.
- Represent the department at community events to increase public awareness and engagement.
- Conduct market research to identify trends and improve marketing strategies.
You will gain experience in:
- Content creation and communication skills through hands-on projects.
- Developing and executing effective marketing campaigns.
- Building professional connections and engaging with the community at events.
Department Final Project: Interns will work on a department-specific project designed to improve or enhance a City service. This project will be presented at a culminating ceremony attended by City leaders, highlighting the intern’s contributions and insights gained throughout the program.
RequirementsRecent Graduate: Interns must be a recent graduate (2024 or 2025 undergraduate/postgraduate) or a current graduate student studying Marketing, Communications, Events, Tourism and Recreation, or a related field from an accredited college/university and be in good academic standing. Transcripts are required as a supplement to this application.
GPA: 3.0 or higher.
Cover Letter: Applicants must submit a cover letter expressing how their education and experience aligns with this internship and what they hope to gain from the experience. The cover letter is required as a supplement to this application, should be in Microsoft Word format and not exceed one page.
References: Two (2) references one of which must be from a current or former professor/advisor are required as part of this application. An automatic email will be generated from our 'government jobs' platform and sent to the references provided. Each reference has up to ten (10) calendar days after the email is sent to provide a submission. Candidates should remind their references to check their junk/spam folder to ensure that the email request is received.
Background Check: Must successfully pass a background check.
Skills and Attributes : Applicants must possess strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong work ethic. Punctuality, dependability, and the ability to maintain confidentiality are also essential.
A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.
Additional Information
The Marketing and Outreach Department provides information about city services, issues, events, citizen engagement opportunities and news about Hampton to residents and media. Marketing & Outreach also manages the city’s website, television station and social media efforts, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
Don’t miss this chance to shape your future and make a difference in Hampton. Apply today to become part of a program that empowers emerging leaders to drive positive change!
* This posting may close earlier than the date advertised if the maximum number of applications have been received.Salary : $16 - $21
