Position Summary
This position is designed to offer undergraduate or graduate students the opportunity to perform a variety of entry level professional administrative work, research, analysis, and project design work in support of the City Manager’s office, Office of Communications. Assignments and projects will involve assistance with the visual communications function, the City’s visitor and tourism marketing and promotion efforts, and a balance of administrative and operational responsibilities. The intern will gain exposure to local government through interaction in the City Manager’s office and with various departments. The duties and responsibilities of the Graphic Design & Marking Communications Intern are designed to prepare the incumbent for a successful career in the graphic design, creative marketing and visual communications field.
Essential Functions
- Performs entry level professional administrative work, research, analysis, and project design in support of the City Manager’s office, Office of Communications.
- Working with available tools and platforms in the social media space, supports the Communications Manager in producing high quality promotional and informational products.
- Interacts with personnel from each department to ensure effective interdepartmental communication and maximize operational effectiveness.
- Works with community partners and local businesses to promote the City’s visitor and tourism marketing campaign.
- Creates visual designs based on communication needs.
- Attends and participates in various organizational meetings and community events as directed.
- Promotes and maintains responsive community relations.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Program in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or a closely related undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.
- Mobility to work in an office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
- Work may involve long periods of computer and office work with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, etc.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and related applications.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
- Knowledge of basic practices and principles of public relations.
- Knowledge of basic practices and principles of financial processes.
- Highly creative individual who has excelled in designing visuals to support communication campaigns.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to organize, direct and coordinate projects and meetings.
- Working independently with guidance to accomplish assignments.
- Ability to create the visuals needed to support a campaign/project.
- Ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive manner.
- Ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities.
- Ability to communicate in an effective, professional manner, both written and oral.
- Ability to work independently after receiving initial guidance and as part of a team.
- Must have a flexible schedule with ability to work outside of business hours based on project needs.
- Possesses strong creativity, graphic design ability, good organizational skills and is detail-oriented.
- Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the general public, elected officials, vendors, employees and citizens.
- Working collaboratively to accomplish assignments.
- Expressing complex facts and ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, in a professional and technical manner.
- Ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive manner.
- Ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities.
- Ability to work independently after receiving initial guidance and as part of a team.
- Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the general public, elected officials, vendors, employees and citizens.
- Ability to organize, direct and coordinate projects and meetings.
Salary and Benefits
This is a year-round, part-time internship for approximately 19 hours per week. Salary is $19.00 per hour. This position is non-exempt.
Interested, qualified candidates are asked to submit a completed application and resume online at https://elmhurst.org/jobs . Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of background check, drug screen, and physical. This position is open until filled.
The City of Elmhurst is an equal opportunity employer.
