Title: Mayor’s Office Intern – Spring 2015
Department: Communications
Start Date: January 5, 2015
End Date: May 8, 2015
Compensation: None (free parking)
Department: Communications
Start Date: January 5, 2015
End Date: May 8, 2015
Compensation: None (free parking)
The Mayor’s Office of Communications for the City of Indianapolis is looking for an energetic and professional intern interested in honing existing communications skills and developing new ones.
Mayor Ballard’s Internship Program gives undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to
experience the administration of local government in the nation’s 13th largest city. Each department
works closely with other departments in the Mayor’s office, giving Mayor’s Interns a broad view of the
operations of the city in a fast-paced and professional environment.
Job Description
The Communications Intern will gain hands-on experience in media relations and other communications functions by assisting in:
Tracking news clips and maintaining media archives
Researching information as needed for various communications vehicles
Writing/designing/editing communications materials
Organizing and executing events, including staffing the event and taking photos for archives
Managing/updating the Mayor’s website, assisting with social media endeavors
Other projects and duties as required
Preferred skills
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with solid research and writing skills and attention to detail, as well as familiarity with/interest in learning the following areas:
Editing * Event Planning * Social Media/Email Marketing * Website Design * Municipal Government
All Mayor’s Office Interns will be required to assist in general office management and clerical functions. Internship orientation is on Monday, January 5th.
Please submit a resume, 2-3 writing samples and 3 references by Sunday, November 2nd to: Tameeka Baldwin, Office Manager
Office of Mayor Greg Ballard
Job Description
The Communications Intern will gain hands-on experience in media relations and other communications functions by assisting in:
Tracking news clips and maintaining media archives
Researching information as needed for various communications vehicles
Writing/designing/editing communications materials
Organizing and executing events, including staffing the event and taking photos for archives
Managing/updating the Mayor’s website, assisting with social media endeavors
Other projects and duties as required
Preferred skills
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with solid research and writing skills and attention to detail, as well as familiarity with/interest in learning the following areas:
Editing * Event Planning * Social Media/Email Marketing * Website Design * Municipal Government
All Mayor’s Office Interns will be required to assist in general office management and clerical functions. Internship orientation is on Monday, January 5th.
Please submit a resume, 2-3 writing samples and 3 references by Sunday, November 2nd to: Tameeka Baldwin, Office Manager
Office of Mayor Greg Ballard
