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Salary: $19.59 Hourly
Location : City Hall, 203 S Farwell Street, Eau Claire, WI
Job Type: Intern
Job Number: 2026-00056
Department: AS-CITY MANAGER
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/2/2026 11:59 PM Central
Job Description
Want to gain real-world communications experience while gaining firsthand experience in local government and exploring local government career opportunities? Join the City Manager's Office as a Communications Intern and help promote City services, projects, initiatives, accomplishments, and events through engaging digital communications and community outreach. You'll develop professional writing, editing, and organizational skills while working closely with the City's senior management team.
Requirements:

• Current or recent enrollment at a college or university in a marketing, business, communication and journalism, political science, or a related field
• Must have experience using Canva or other design software and Microsoft Office software, specifically Word

Length of Internship:

• Approximately 20 hours per week for 20 weeks, flexible scheduling Monday through Friday.

Application deadline: Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Interviews expected to take place August 11, 2026. Candidates will be notified via email if selected to interview.
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION SCOPE
The Marketing Intern will support the City Manager's marketing, outreach, and communications efforts to promote City services, projects, initiatives, accomplishments, and events. Under the direct supervision of City Manager, the intern will coordinate the preparation of a weekly digital newsletter. The intern will have exposure to the many facets of local government while developing professional communication, editing, and organizational skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Coordinates the creation of a weekly digital newsletter for distribution to the community. This includes communicating with City department and division heads to collect newsletter submissions in a timely manner, editing submissions for consistency and grammar, and organizing content into a draft.
Assists in the development and execution of marketing and public outreach campaigns to promote City services.
Assists in the development and implementation of social media strategies to effectively communicate with the public and disseminate information with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
Assists with creation of engaging content, including graphics, videos, and infographics, to enhance the City's online presence.
Assists in the development and dissemination of internal newsletters, memos, and other communications materials.
Assists with drafting new releases, statements, and media advisories. Writes, produces, and distributes internal and external electronic notices and updates.
Assists with coordinating the gathering and analysis of demographic, market, and other information necessary for formulating and evaluating the effectiveness of the City's overall communications strategy.
Assists the Media/Communications Specialist with the implementation of the new City website.
Perform general clerical tasks, such as data entry, creating reports, and maintaining contact lists.
Maintains confidentiality and professionalism in sensitive situations.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs related duties as required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS
Current or recent enrollment at a college or university in a marketing, business, communication and journalism, public administration, or a related field is required.
Must have experience using Canva or other design software and Microsoft Office software, specifically Word.
Must have experience with various social medica platforms.
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and proficiency in multi-tasking.
Maintains prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance.
Must be able to take direction and work well with others.
Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately.
Must be able to react to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
Must be able to back-up fellow co-workers.
SUPERVISION/DIRECTION RECEIVED
City Manager, Media/Communications Specialist
SUPERVISION/DIRECTION EXERCISED
None.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is mostly sedentary (sitting) with occasional walking, standing and lifting less than 20 lbs. In a general office setting with a minimal presence of hazard.
The City of Eau Claire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits are not available for this position.
01
Are you currently or recently enrolled at a college or university in a marketing, business, communication and journalism, political science, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02
Please list all social media platforms you are comfortable working with.
03
Please briefly explain your experience with Canva/other design software and Microsoft Office.
04
Please briefly explain your experience creating documents to distribute information (internal memos, newsletters, journals, etc.)
Required Question