Intern Communication & Community Engagement (Spring 2026)

Title: Spring 2026 Communications & Community Engagement Intern
Status: Temporary
Salary: $15 per hour

DESCRIPTION:

The City of Fishers Public Relations & Community Engagement Department is seeking a college intern majoring in Communications Public Relations Journalism Marketing or a related field for an internship during the spring of 2026 with an opportunity to extend the internship through summer 2026. The spring internship is scheduled for January - May 2026 but the schedule can be flexible based on the students class schedule ending/beginning. This would be a part-time internship aiming for 20 - 25 hours a week with occasional special events including nights and weekends throughout the internship.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Execute communications strategies for the department including:

  • Proactively seeking digital marketing assets to include in communications and assist with creating assets if needed including graphics photography and video

  • Creating social media content (including but not limited to Instagram reels stories etc.) to further storytelling and engagement on City of Fishers social media accounts

  • Drafting posts for the City of Fishers social media accounts

  • Researching interviewing and authoring blog posts for the Citys blog

  • Drafting communications and marketing materials using the City of Fishers digital software tools including Sprout Social Canva and others

  • Actively contributing ideas to reach new audiences and strengthen community engagement

  • Assisting with content buildout of the Citys website.

• Support media relations functions including drafting press releases and media advisories and assisting with media interviews as needed

• Collaborate with local businesses and nonprofit organizations on community engagement initiatives

• Help to coordinate and execute community engagement initiatives and special events sometimes requiring on-site attendance

• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned or required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be age 18 enrolled in college and pursuing a degree in Communications Public Relations Journalism Marketing or a related degree;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;

• Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented;

• Ability to organize and prioritize projects efficiently with tight deadlines;

• Experience with using social media platforms in a professional setting including Facebook X (Twitter) and Instagram (i.e. managing school club or brand accounts);

• Experience with graphic design photography and video;

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite a plus;

• Basic knowledge of SEO best practices and terminology (content marketing link building technical audits etc.);

• Knowledge of content management systems like WordPress SharePoint etc. is a plus but not required;

• Basic knowledge of email marketing best practices is required;

• Knowledge of web technologies (such as HTML databases etc.) is a bonus but not required;

• Awareness of emerging web technologies;

• Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office (Word Excel and PowerPoint);

• Creative flexible self-directed problem solver with attention to detail and strong communication skills;

• Ability to take and apply project feedback quickly;

• Must be able to work in-person approximately 3 days a week totaling 20-25 hours per week;

• Must have vehicle to travel during work hours for photo and video shoots or to pick up/drop off promotional materials;

• Valid drivers license and ability to be insured to drive a city vehicle required which includes at least 3 years of experience as a licensed driver not including permit time;

• Must provide your own laptop or computer from which to work;

• Must have the ability to attend some events outside of work hours (nights and weekends) for onsite video and photography.