Business and Communications Intern
Business and Communications Intern
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USD 17 - 17
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Job Description
About the Position
Are you looking for an exciting internship this summer The City Council is seeking applicants for an internship to assist with the Saint Paul Business Award process. This position is available June 2025 through September 2025.
Information Specific to the Internship:
The Business and Communications Intern will have the opportunity to work closely with local government appointees gain networking experience and obtain institutional knowledge of government practices. Provides administrative assistance with shortterm project work utilizing social media and promoting awareness of the Saint Paul Business Awards Recognition campaign.
Work location: City Hall 15 Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul MN 55102
Paid: $17.00/hour
Unpaid:Course credits to fulfill degree requirement
Heres what you can expect to do:
- Coordinate with ward offices from the City Council Office of Technology and Communications and businessrelated organizations to promote awareness of the Saint Paul Business Awards program using platforms such as Facebook Instagram Snapchat etc.
- Prepare press releases and social media messages and ensures that messaging of campaign is consistent across communication platforms. Tracks and maintains nominee information using SharePoint.
- Provides and meets weekly to update direct supervisor of nominees and nominations status including emailing weekly reports to all wards.
- Works closely with City Council Office of Technology and Communications and Department of Safety and Inspections staff members.
- Conducts research as necessary to support and improve the business award process.
- Plans the award ceremony.
Information Specific to this Position:
- Duration: JuneSeptember (hours may be adjusted due to school schedule) 15 25 hours per week
- Must be available to work with a standard work week (MondayFriday 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.) but specific days and hours are negotiable. Position is inperson MondayThursday remote on Fridays.
- Intern is responsible for their own transportation and for using own personal device on the Friday remote day.
Equity Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial cultural and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
- Must be an undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled at an accredited college or university.
- Experience using social media platforms such as Facebook Instagram Snapchat etc. in a work or school setting.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel Form Outlook and Word or equivalent in a work or school setting.
- Experience working in SharePoint or similar platform.
Preferred Qualifications:- Pursuing a degree in the following majors: Business Marketing or Communications
- Familiarity with leveraging social media as an effective marketing tool for promotion
- Effective communication both written and oral; grammatical spelling and proofreading abilities
- Detail oriented selfdirected and willing to take initiative
- Good organizational interpersonal and leadership skills
- Problem solving ability and flexibility
How to Apply
- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
- Upload or submit the following requireddocuments via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Writing Sample: Write a social media post promoting the Saint Paul Business Awards Program. The post must be less than 150 characters.
First time applying online Read our How to Apply Online Guide.
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Learn more about our Hiring Process
Temporary:This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements. This position is eligible for Earned Safe and Sick Time (ESST). Other benefits are not provided.
Final Selection Process: You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process. Only complete applications will be accepted.
Condition of Employment:Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer if qualifying based on education.
Contact Information:
Nhia Vang at
Email:
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans women persons of color members of the LGBTQIA community and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Working Title:Business and Communications Intern
Official Title:City Council AssistantHourly
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Temp
