Intern - Communications (Summer)

Description: Session: Summer (May - August)

Position Title: Communications Intern

Hiring Manager: Laura Scheibe Agency: Department of Education

Location: Pierre

Minimum Salary: $19.09/hr

Position Description: The South Dakota Department of Education’s Communications Team is seeking a summer intern that thrives in a fast-paced environment to deliver critical information to key stakeholders. This internship will take place during the department’s busiest season, providing the intern with experience working in public-facing communications. The ideal candidate is creative, innovative, and detail-oriented with a passion for sharing vital news, resources, and tools that directly enhance the educational environment for students, educators, and families. Communications Intern will gain hands-on experience through the following duties: Content Creation Copy Writing & Editing Event Photography Media Relations Social Media Management All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions. Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.