Community Engagement Intern (Summer 2026)
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Job Location:
Dallas, IA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 32 - 36
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Zipline
Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the worlds most urgent and complex access challenges by building the first instant logistics system that serves all humans equally. Leveraging expertise in robotics and autonomy Zipline designs builds and operates a fleet of cutting edge autonomous delivery drones. We serve tens of millions of people around the world.
Joining Ziplines Emerging Talent program as an intern is an opportunity to contribute to our promise of building a system that provides equitable access to critical healthcare supplies for millions of people. We believe that internships are more than just opportunities to learn by watching or doing low level tasks. We expect our interns to take on meaningful work that actively contributes to moving Ziplines mission forward while learning real-world skills that will serve them in their careers for the long term.
Join us and build the future of logistics with the best humans around!
About the Community Engagement Team
Ziplines Community Engagement Team plays an important public facing role in Ziplines operations. They are responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with local government officials civic organizations business groups neighborhoods and schools. Their work helps individuals and organizations understand the impact of Ziplines service on the community job creation and the future of a logistics system that serves all humans equally.
The Role
Does creating and maintaining important relationships with multiple layers of stakeholders within local communities come naturally to you Are you an engaging communicator who drives powerful narratives to create excitement and adoption of big and bold ideas This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about community building communications and social impact. Youll help design and implement strategies to engage our community members strengthen partnerships and support outreach initiatives.
What Youll Do
- Assist in planning promoting and executing community events workshops and virtual meetups
- Support the development of content for newsletters social media and other communication channels
- Respond to community inquiries and engage with members across platforms
- Conduct research on community needs trends and engagement strategies
- Help track engagement metrics and compile reports on community feedback and outcomes
- Provide general administrative support to the community engagement team
What Youll Bring
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications Marketing Public Relations or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Passion for community building and social impact
- Experience with social media platforms and/or digital tools for community engagement (e.g. Slack Facebook Groups)
- Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Creative thinker who brings enthusiasm and initiative
- A valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle is preferred
- Bilingual proficiency (e.g. English and Spanish) is strongly preferred
What Else You Should Know
Our internships are full-time positions in-person at our South San Francisco or Dallas office. We will host our Summer 2026 interns from May or June to August.
Candidates are limited tothree (3) applications within a 30-day period.
The starting cash range for this internship is $32 - 36/ hour. Please note that this is a target starting cash range for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for this role. The final cash pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors including a specific candidates experience qualifications skills and working location. The total compensation package for each role may also include: a housing stipend; overtime pay; relocation support; paid sick time; and more.
Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws or our own sensibilities.
We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit please apply!
Zipline is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your point of contact at Zipline know if you require any accommodations throughout your interview process.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Zipline is the world's largest autonomous delivery system, specializing in on-demand drone delivery and instant logistics.
