Internship - Communications Intern

Process & Timeline
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM, April 6, 2025
April - May: Application Review & Selection Process.
Internship start date is Monday, June 16, 2025.
Internship end date is Friday, August, 22, 2025. 

Compensation — Varies based on education level
Enrolled as a freshman or sophomore in a college or university: $19.00/hour
Enrolled as a junior or senior in a college or university: $20.55/hour
Enrolled in a graduate program: $24.04/hour

The City of Hillsboro's Communications Division is hosting a Communications Intern this summer! Your role as an intern will not only contribute to enhancing community relations but also provide valuable insights into the day-to-day activities across the City of Hillsboro. By actively engaging with our City Departments and some public events, you'll play an important role in promoting what's happening in Hillsboro to our community. This internship will include social media content creation, photography, and video editing, giving you the opportunity to implement fresh ideas into the City’s communication efforts. 

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Highly organized with great attention to detail: possess an innate ability to work through multiple projects at a time, while maintaining high quality of work. 
• Ambitious and Goal Driven: Enthusiastic with creative ideas and motivated to accomplish company goals and objectives. 
• Outgoing and an Effective Communicator: You are an effective communicator, able to engage with diverse individuals and convey our message clearly.
• Independent Worker: Self-motivated and can work effectively on your own, taking initiative to complete tasks and projects.
• Photography Skills: Have a keen eye for detail and can capture compelling visual narratives through photography.
• Video Editing: Some skills in editing video content, transforming raw footage into engaging and informative videos for our social media platforms.
• Computer and Software Skills: You have skills with Microsoft products or other products such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc. 
• Bilingual in English/Spanish (Preferred but not required): Proficiency in both English and Spanish is preferred, as it enhances our ability to engage with a diverse community.

The principal function of this class is to provide a learning opportunity to students interested in working in a public service field. This position can include analytical and administrative services in support of department and city-wide programs and projects related to a student's area of study. Incumbents, as assigned by position and supervisor may be responsible for performing project research and recommendations; preparing information and/or supporting documents for meetings or projects; maintaining databases; providing technical assistance; participating in community outreach; and facilitating internal and/or external customer service. This position will perform work under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor.

The Communications Intern falls under the general Intern job classification. For full details of the Intern Job Classification, click here: InternAs a Communications Intern, your dynamic role encompasses:

• Photography Needs Assessment.
• Collaborate with the Communications Team and other City Departments to assess their photography requirements.
• Identify key areas and moments suitable for photography of our City facilities, parks, and more.
• Photo Archiving System:
• Work closely with team members to establish and maintain an organized photo archiving system.
• Ensure easy access to past and current visual content.
• City Website Review & content generation
• Translation best practices support.
• Community events support for planning, set up, and tabling.
• Supporting the creation of City facility descriptions/profiles for third party software.
• Understanding different jobs such as: Graphic Design, Website, Digital Content, PIO's, and more).

Must be enrolled in an educational institution (secondary or post-secondary), studying social media marketing, marketing, communications, videography, or related field; or have graduated within the last 3 months. Level of education and experience needed will vary based on assignment requirements.
 
LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 18 years old by the time of hire
Depending on assignment, some positions may require:

• Possession of a valid State Driver's License and safe driving record.

Bilingual incentive pay available
 Preference may be given to candidates who are bilingual in Spanish/English. Employees who can demonstrate the ability to speak Spanish, or any language spoken by over ten percent (10%) of City residents as documented by the most recent U.S. Census, at a proficiency level determined by a fluency test administered by the City, will receive a monthly premium of three percent (3%) of their regular base pay.   

Salary : $19 - $24