Communications Intern

About the Program

The Communications Intern is a position within the Mayor's Summer Youth Jobs Program, designed to provide local youth ages 16-20 with valuable work experience in City Departments while encouraging civic engagement. This role offers a unique opportunity to support the Mayor's Office and contribute to the City of Charleston's mission of serving its community.

About the Role

You will work closely with the Communications Director and the Constituent Services Team to support communications strategies, public relations initiatives, and community engagement efforts. The day-to-day involves drafting media advisories and press releases, creating content for city social media accounts, and assisting with press and community events. You will also support the Constituent Services team with administrative tasks, including updating the city's knowledge base and assisting the public. This is a dynamic, part-time role where you may work in the office, in the field, or at off-site locations depending on project needs.

Hiring Process

Applicants must be able to provide documentation verifying legal work status. The City of Charleston reserves the right to modify this job description at any time. Employment is considered at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Charleston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. The City is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.