Communications Support Specialist - Summer Internship 2025

Communications Support Specialist - Summer Internship 2025

Job no : 5042417Work type :

Wage (Hourly)Location :

Richmond (City), VirginiaCategories :

Educational and Media Services

Title :

Communications Support Specialist - Summer Internship 2025

State Role Title : Paid Intern

Hiring Range : 14.00 / hour

Pay Band : Agency :

The Science Museum of Virginia

Location : Broad Street Station

Agency Website : Recruitment Type :

General Public - G

Job Duties

The Science Museum of Virginia is seeking a highly motivated individual to help employ a diverse set of communications and marketing tactics to increase awareness of initiatives, content and programming. The candidate would assist with efforts to expand visibility and drive attendance for the Science Museum of Virginia, the Science Museum of Virginia Foundation, the Danville Science Center, the Danville Science Center Foundation and the Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation.

This opportunity would offer exposure to various aspects of communications, including paid advertising, partnerships, promotions, social media, content production, illustration, animation, media relations, community relations, website management, graphic design, accessibility requirements, internal communications and blog development.

All Summer Interns will gain exposure and an insider view of a wide cross-section of museum career opportunities and develop leadership skills as well as hands-on project experience. Internship activities will include meetings with Museum senior leaders, direct work experience, professional development, participation in breakfast club presentations on science and the Museum field, and networking opportunities.

This role will support the team's efforts by assisting with key functions, including :

Research to support event, exhibition or film marketingAssist with various aspects of video productions and media interviewsTranscribe YouTube videos to make videos more accessibleDraft descriptions for social content to make images more accessibleCopy edit operations and educational materialsDevelop copy for ads, articles and blogsDraft press releases and media alertsManage contacts and coverage in the media databaseRun social media analytics and compile reportsAssist with partnership collaboration initiativesDevelop, proof and run analytics for websiteEdit, sort, tag, etc. photosParticipate in team meetings and content brainstormsSupport events when needed and appropriateDistribute branded contentCompile campaign plansDevelop award submissionsAssist with the ticket donation programDraft social media postsSubmit calendar listingsAppear in educational and promotional materialsCompile outreach listsManage promotional item requestsReview website copy for Communications Guide adherenceTake photos and videos of activities and eventsPerform other duties as needed and / or defined by the candidate's skill setMinimum Qualifications

Interns must be at least 18 years of age and be enrolled as college undergraduates or graduate studentsFirst generation college students are encouraged to applyThe ideal candidate will have superb oral and written communication skills, excellent time management abilities and experience working on multiple projects at the same time.Must be working toward a degree in marketing, public relations, advertising or a related communications discipline.Must feel comfortable working independently on assigned projects.Must be able to work during Science Museum regular business hours (8 : 30 a.m. - 5 p.m.), Monday - Friday, with occasional event support after hours possible.Additional Considerations

Bilingual competency, particularly Spanish language, a plus.

Special Instructions

Interested candidates must apply through the Commonwealth of Virginia job website, which can be accessed via

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

All submissions must include a letter of intent describing their interest in the specific internship, a rsum, and two letters of reference.

Commitment

This is a paid internship position. Interns will be expected to complete a minimum of 300 hours between Mid-May and Mid-August and will be paid at an hourly rate of $14 / hr.Candidates selected for interviews should be prepared to discuss their general summer availability during the interview.If you will be receiving school credit for your internship, your specific program will determine required hours and schedule. Interns must commit to participating in any / all training sessions associated with the position.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current / previous supervisory employment reference checks.

The Science Museum will record information from each new employee's Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Contact Information

Name : Jared Strawderman

Phone : 804.864.1514

Email : jstrawderman@smv.org

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS / DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note :

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised :

06 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard TimeApplications close :

03 Mar 2025 Eastern Standard Time

Salary : $14