Marketing and Communications Intern

Help bring Kansas stories to life through content, creativity and communication!

We're looking for a creative and motivated Marketing and Communications summer intern. This Intern will assist the team in producing print and digital content, including social media posts, photography, press releases, email communications, graphic design and website updates. Provide support with drafting memos for the Secretary/Lieutenant Governor, coordinating internal and external surveys and assisting with various special projects as needed.

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

The Department of Commerce participates in the E-Verify program.

As the state’s lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce’s project successes, Kansas was awarded Area Development Magazine’s prestigious Gold Shovel award in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, and was awarded the 2021 and 2022 Governor’s Cup by Site Selection Magazine.

The Kansas Department of Commerce administers the KANSASWORKS workforce system, which links businesses, job seekers, educational institutions and training providers to ensure the state’s workforce is equipped to meet industry needs.

Learn more at kansascommerce.gov

About the opportunity:

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time, up to 40 hours per week

Work Schedule: To be determined

Eligible to Receive Benefits: No

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Closes: March 28, 2026

Position Description: Position Description

Compensation: $15.03-$18.00 hourly

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities:

• Produces print and digital content for the Department of Commerce Marketing-Communications team, to include social media, photography, press releases, email blasts, graphic design and website maintenance
• Provides support as needed with memos for the Secretary/Lieutenant Governor, internal and external surveys and other special projects.

Intern Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in marketing, journalism, business management or a related field, or demonstrate relevant work experience in one of these areas.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx .

If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) 296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov

Recruiter Contact Information:

Name: Angie Krahe
Email: angie.krahe@ks.gov
Phone: 785.291.3568
Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson; Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66612

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