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COMMUNICATIONS INTERN at Lynwood Unified School District Share on X Print Application Deadline 7/15/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 7/1/2026 Contact Elva Ruiz 310 886 1611 Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Single Rate $20.00 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info $20.00 hourly Length of Work Year INTERN PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME Employment Type Full Time, Part Time Job Summary Job Summary Although this internship does not guarantee full-time employment nor include employee benefits, students and recent graduates are offered an excellent opportunity to gain extensive experience in managing public relations, marketing, and social media campaigns within a large public agency. Minimum 10 hours per week up to 30 hours per week. Job Description / Essential Elements: Print Communications Intern Bargaining Unit: Non-Rep Class Code: 800151 LYNWOOD USD Established Date: Jun 14, 2021 Revision Date: Sep 15, 2023 SALARY RANGE $20.00 Hourly BASIC FUNCTION: Support staff in the development of communication materials and multimedia products

Assist in the timely and accurate dissemination of information to District stakeholders and the community. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: The duties listed below are just the essential duties of this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude any related duty from the position, as long as the assigned work is similar in course and scope to this class concept.

Furthermore, more general duties may be reasonably extrapolated from any specific duty statement listed below. Support in the development and design of digital, web, and print marketing materials Assist in the preparation and distribution of press releases Provide both technical and editorial website support, updating content, and publishing news stories in social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn Presentation and report development and design, including PowerPoint and Canva; Copywriting and editing, including developing original content under direction and editing from multiple contributors; Event planning and preparation Coordinating special projects and community outreach Create and update media talking points Post updates to the department's Intranet Creating and updating resource material Interacting with other governmental and community-based organizations Utilizing online metrics tools (such as Google Analytics) to report on statistics for websites, social media sites, email campaigns, and online advertising; Assist with general administrative tasks as needed INITIAL/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Applicants must currently be enrolled in an accredited college/university majoring in Public Relations, Political Science, Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related fields. Recent graduates who have completed their degree in one of the above fields are also eligible to apply.

DMV - Valid CA Class C Driver's License KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Knowledge Firm grasp of social media tools and platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. Completed or working toward a college degree (junior level and up), preferably in a related field (e.g., English, Marketing/Communications, Advertising or Public Relations) Understanding of the basic principles of public relations and/or marketing Must be computer literate (knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) Proficient in Canva, Adobe InDesign, Publisher, and Photoshop Knowledge of HTML, website content management and graphic design Developing/sharing videos via social media Basic research and analysis Skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Exceptional customer service & community engagement Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Demonstrates initiative and ability to work independently Abilities High level of computer literacy and ability to learn new technology quickly Ability to communicate with and relate well to others Capacity to work collaboratively with others Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines OTHER REQUIREMENTS: TIME COMMITMENT Minimum 10 hours per week up to 30 hours per week. Ability to schedule the maximum hours/duration listed for the internship to gain a more in-depth experience

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO INTERN Although this internship does not guarantee full time employment nor include employee benefits, students and recent graduates are offered an excellent opportunity to gain extensive experience in managing public relations, marketing and social media campaigns within a large public agency. WORKING CONDITIONS ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone. Seeing to read a variety of materials.

Sitting for extended periods of time. Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling light objects. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to file materials.

Requirements / Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants must currently be enrolled in an accredited college/university majoring in Public Relations, Political Science, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related fields. Recent graduates who have completed their degree in one of the above fields are also eligible to apply. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: DMV - Valid CA Class C Driver's License SATISFACTION OF INITIAL/ MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION(S) TO YOUR APPLICATION UPON SUBMISSION BY CLOSING DATE: 1.

Official/unofficial transcripts denoting completed coursework from a recognized college or university in Public Relations, Political Science, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field OR a degree from an accredited college/university majoring in Public Relations, Political Science, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field. 2. Attach (3) writing or content samples to your application (stories, press releases, social media, video).

Failure to provide proof may remove you from the selection process. 3. Valid Photocopy of your California Class C Driver's License.

Requirements / Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants must currently be enrolled in an accredited college/university majoring in Public Relations, Political Science, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related fields. Recent graduates who have completed their degree in one of the above fields are also eligible to apply. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: DMV - Valid CA Class C Driver's License SATISFACTION OF INITIAL/ MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION(S) TO YOUR APPLICATION UPON SUBMISSION BY CLOSING DATE: 1.

Official/unofficial transcripts denoting completed coursework from a recognized college or university in Public Relations, Political Science, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field OR a degree from an accredited college/university majoring in Public Relations, Political Science, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field. 2. Attach (3) writing or content samples to your application (stories, press releases, social media, video).

Failure to provide proof may remove you from the selection process. 3. Valid Photocopy of your California Class C Driver's License.

Comments and Other Information NOTE: To be considered for the position, you must fill out the Work Experience and/or Education sections of your application. Your Work Experience and/or Education must demonstrate that you meet the Initial (Minimum) Qualifications for the position. You must demonstrate that you meet the requirements for the position within all portions of the application that request the information.

An applicant CANNOT substitute a resume for an online application or any sections of the online application. *** Applications without supporting and required documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Foreign diplomas, degrees, and transcripts must be certified and evaluated to meet United States equivalency standards to be considered.

ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE CLOSING DATE. *** Comments and Other Information NOTE: To be considered for the position, you must fill out the Work Experience and/or Education sections of your application. Your Work Experience and/or Education must demonstrate that you meet the Initial (Minimum) Qualifications for the position.

You must demonstrate that you meet the requirements for the position within all portions of the application that request the information. An applicant CANNOT substitute a resume for an online application or any sections of the online application. *** Applications without supporting and required documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified.

Foreign diplomas, degrees, and transcripts must be certified and evaluated to meet United States equivalency standards to be considered. ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE CLOSING DATE. *** Links Related To This Job California Credentialing Information View Other Job Desc.

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