Communications Internship with The Evergreen State Fair!

Job Description

Communications Internship with The Evergreen State Fair! | Snohomish County

The Tone:
This is a paid internship with Snohomish County, located in Monroe, WA. Snohomish County’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and Parks & Recreation manage almost 12,000 acres of parks and open space, including the Evergreen State Fairgrounds. This role is crucial for attracting attendees to one of Snohomish County’s largest annual events, building practical communication skills in media relations, public relations, and social media management. The internship offers a variety of experiences that directly contribute to community engagement and the success of the Fair.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time (during Fair), Part-time (otherwise)
• Location: Hybrid: Monroe, WA

• Team: Fair Marketing and Communications team, reports to a manager, supervisor, or designated delegate.
• Mission: Attract attendees to the Evergreen State Fair and assist with public engagement and communications for department programs and projects.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office products, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), X, LinkedIn, Nextdoor.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Marketing Support: Support the Fair Marketing and Communications team in attracting attendees to the fair.
• Content Creation: Write press releases, media alerts, social media, web, and newsletter content.
• Media Engagement: Gain skills in media training spokespeople, interacting with the media and influencers, pitching stories, and responding to inquiries.
• Social Media Management: Respond to social media comments and messages and assist in developing a digital media strategy.
• Public Engagement: Assist with implementation of public engagement and communications activities for department programs and projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career level; college student majoring in or having completed coursework in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or English.
• Experience: Proof of current enrollment in an accredited college or university at the time of participation (or future enrollment). Skilled in social media, content creation, and media relations.
• Skills: Strong writing for digital content (social media, web, newsletters), social media management (identifying trends, copywriting, photo editing), media relations (identifying opportunities and contacts), and strong verbal communication skills.
• Bonus: Completion of two years of post-secondary education. Preferred majors include event planning, political science, project management, or sponsorship/fundraising. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and major social media platforms. Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s License.