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External Relations Intern Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Playy Sports

Director, Revenue Marketing

Troy, AL · On-site

This position reports directly to the Deputy Athletics Director for External Relations / Revenue ... student intern program Oversee all operations and sales for property specific revenue drivers ...

Gadsden Fire Department

Nurse Intern

Gadsden, AL · On-site

$12.25 - $16/hr

Nurse Intern The Nurse Intern supports patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered ... Upholds excellent customer service relations with patients, families, and internal/external ...

Gadsden Fire Department

Nurse Intern Med Surg

Gadsden, AL · On-site

$12.25 - $16/hr

Nurse Intern The Nurse Intern supports patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered ... Upholds excellent customer service relations with patients, families, and internal/external ...

Gadsden Regional Medical Center

Nurse Intern

Gadsden, AL · On-site

$12.25 - $16/hr

Job Summary The Nurse Intern supports patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered ... Upholds excellent customer service relations with patients, families, and internal/external ...

Childhood Cancer Society

$14 - $18.75/hr

Build and maintain relationships through consistent follow-up * Represent CCS professionally across all external communications Event Execution (Golf Outing + Fundraising Dinner) * Support outreach ...

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What is an external relations intern?

External Relations Interns are entry-level professionals who support an organization's efforts to manage relationships with external stakeholders, such as media, partners, government agencies, and the public. Their duties often include assisting with communications, event planning, outreach activities, and preparing reports or presentations. This role provides valuable experience in public relations, stakeholder engagement, and communication strategy, making it ideal for students or recent graduates interested in careers in communications, public affairs, or nonprofit sectors. Interns typically work under the supervision of experienced external relations staff and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What types of projects and collaborations can I expect as an external relations intern?

As an External Relations Intern, you can expect to work on a variety of projects that involve building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders such as partners, sponsors, and the media. You'll often support event planning, assist with drafting communications materials, and help coordinate outreach campaigns. Collaboration is a key part of the role, as you'll regularly work with marketing, communications, and program teams to ensure consistent messaging and effective partnership strategies. This position offers valuable exposure to networking, stakeholder management, and cross-departmental teamwork, providing a strong foundation for future roles in communications or public relations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an external relations intern, and why are they important?

To excel as an External Relations Intern, you need strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational abilities, and a background in public relations, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with social media platforms, content management systems, and basic design tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite is often required. Interpersonal skills, professionalism, and adaptability help you build relationships and represent the organization effectively. These skills are critical for supporting outreach efforts, maintaining a positive public image, and facilitating smooth collaboration with external partners.

What is the difference between External Relations Intern vs Public Relations Intern?

AspectExternal Relations InternPublic Relations Intern
ResponsibilitiesSupports external communication, stakeholder engagement, and partnership developmentAssists with media outreach, press releases, and brand image management
Required SkillsCommunication, relationship-building, researchMedia relations, writing, media monitoring
Work EnvironmentNonprofit, corporate, or government sectors focusing on external outreachPR agencies, corporate communications departments
Common UsageUsed in organizations emphasizing stakeholder engagementUsed in organizations focusing on media and brand reputation

While both roles involve communication and outreach, External Relations Interns focus on building relationships with external stakeholders and partners, whereas Public Relations Interns primarily handle media relations and brand image. The roles often overlap but differ in their primary focus areas within the communication spectrum.

What cities in Alabama are hiring for External Relations Intern jobs?

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Infographic showing various External Relations Intern job openings in Alabama as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution.

2027 ETP Intern - Marketing and Communications, Multiple Opportunities, Birmingham, AL

Birmingham, AL • On-site

Regions Financial Corporation
Finance and Insurance • 10K+ employees
Learn more about Regions Financial Corporationexternal

$14 - $18.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Regions Bank rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 165 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice.
Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions' Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
Job Description:
At Regions, the Intern works on department assignments while learning more about the financial services industry. As an intern, you will experience Regions' values while receiving job skills and training, personal development, and networking opportunities. Regions offers college internship opportunities within various departments.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Receives exposure to all basic functions of assigned group within the financial industry
  • Exposed to a wide range of tasks including research, administrative and correspondence work and attend meetings
  • Provides assistance in projects
  • Gains valuable insight within a variety of functions while strengthening core skills and knowledge needed to launch a successful career
  • Responsibilities will vary by internship

This position requires the tracking of time and is eligible for overtime hours worked in excess of 40 per week under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Requirements
  • A college student who has interest in developing technical skills and gaining work experience
  • Ability to work 40 hours a week for 10 weeks
  • Regions will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Skills and Competencies
  • Active in leadership posting on campus and/or involved in campus extracurricular activities
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Intellectually curious
  • Microsoft Office skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Team oriented with ability to work independently

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Regions Marketing Communications (MarComm) Summer Internship Program offers internship opportunities to college students in the following departments: Social Media, Paid Media, Media and Public Relations, Direct Marketing, and Digital Enablement.
  • The Distributed Social Intern will support the team by helping associates across the footprint build a compliant and effective social media presence to drive engagements, extend brand reach, and foster business opportunities. They will contribute to content strategy and creation through social media content curation, planning, and optimization efforts that strengthen associate visibility online.
  • Our Organic Social Media Intern will research social media trends, platform formats, competitor activity, and emerging banking and financial services topics to identify content opportunities for Regions. They will provide recurring content recommendations and channel optimization insights to support enterprise, showcase, and executive social media strategies.
  • Paid Media Intern will support the development and execution of Regions' paid media strategies across multiple marketing channels - i.e., Out-of-Home, TV, Radio, and Digital. Intern will be exposed to audience/market research, campaign planning, and reporting.
  • The Direct Marketing Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting direct marketing campaigns from strategy and planning through execution, analysis, and campaign wrap-up. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to creative and customer engagement initiatives, analyze campaign performance, and present recommendations to help drive results.
  • Media and Public Relations Intern will be immersed in best practices regarding how a large organization provides accurate and timely information to external media sources and the broader public while managing incoming requests for information and proactively securing awareness of bank initiatives in key markets.
  • The Digital Enablement Intern will assist with the creation and optimization of landing page experiences that support marketing campaigns. Responsibilities include conducting website and landing page QA, supporting analytics and tag validation efforts, gathering performance insights, and helping identify opportunities to improve user experience and conversion rates.

Additional Requirements:
  • Expected graduation of December 2027 or May/June 2028
  • Ability to work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks during the summer in Birmingham, AL

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Position Type
Full time
Incentive Pay Plans:
This job is not incentive eligible.
Position Type
Full time
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
  • Paid Vacation/Sick Time
  • 401K with Company Match
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Disability Benefits
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions' benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.
https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits
Location Details
Regions Center
Location:
Birmingham, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.

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