JOBS

The City of Elmhurst has a Marketing & Communications Internship opportunity this summer. This position is designed to offer undergraduate or graduate students the opportunity to perform a variety of entry level professional administrative work, research, analysis, and project design work in support of the City Manager’s office, Office of Communications. Assignments and projects will involve assistance with the written and visual communications function, the City’s visitor and tourism marketing and promotion efforts, and a balance of administrative and operational responsibilities. The intern will gain exposure to local government through interaction in the City Manager’s office and with various departments. The duties and responsibilities of the Marketing & Communications Intern are designed to prepare the incumbent for a successful career in the public relations and marketing field. Scheduled for up to 19 hours a week at $19.00 an hour. Some qualifications are the following:

• Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in public relations, communications, marketing or a closely related undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Highly creative individual who has excelled in designing visuals to support communication campaigns.
• Must have a flexible schedule with ability to work outside of business hours based on project needs.
• Knowledge of:
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and related applications.
  • digital marketing platforms, including social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), website content management systems, and email marketing software.
  • video recording and editing using a smartphone or DSLR camera.
  • Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
  • basic practices and principles of public relations.