Communications Intern

Department:

Non-Departmental

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Hiring Salary:

$15.01

Welcome, ‘ist das Leben schön!’ (Life is good!) At the City of New Braunfels, we seek out people ready to serve the community, plan for the future, and preserve our well-renowned natural beauty. Our five Core Values serve as a cornerstone of our work: Integrity, Service, Visionary Leadership, Stewardship of Resources, and Cultural Heritage. Do our values speak to you?

What we’re looking for: The City of New Braunfels Communications Intern will assist the Communications and Community Engagement team with administrative support, day-to-day functions and various assigned projects. This internship is designed to be both educational and practical.

The responsibilities you’ll be trusted with:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Assist in event planning, coordination, and implementation for City events including City University, Live at Landa, Saengerfest, ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings, and other City hosted or sponsored events.

• Support administrative tasks including tracking and responding to communications requests, organizing digital assets (photos, documents, social media/website content).

• Assist with the design and implementation of social media communications including creating curated content.

• Attend and contribute to department meetings as well as communications and marketing meetings with key stakeholders.

• Complete additional tasks pertaining to the day-to-day operation of the Communications and Community Engagement Department.

• Perform other duties/projects as assigned or required.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

Education and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field degree plan or a recent graduate of listed degree plan.

Required Knowledge of:

• Social media platforms and best practices, including Facebook and Instagram

• Microsoft Windows-based office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel

Required Skill in:

• Communicating clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing

• Strong organizational and time-management practices

• Working independently and with minimal supervision

• Demonstrating initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to learn and take on new challenges

Your Work Environment:

• Work is generally performed in a standard office environment with event implementation taking place in a variety of environments including outdoors.

• During event days/weeks, this position will be required to work evenings or on weekends.

The City of New Braunfels is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.