Part-Time Internship
Position start date: ASAP
Location: Salt Lake City
Job Type: Part Time
Hours per Week: 20
Job Category: Public Relations, General Comms
Counts for 399R credit? Yes
Counts for 496R credit? Yes, check hour requirement
Wage/Salary: $15/hr
Application Deadline: Open until filled
QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
Who You Are:
A college student or recent grad in communications, PR, marketing, digital media or something similar
A team player who’s positive, open to feedback and always learning
Someone who knows their way around TikTok, Instagram and whatever’s trending next
A natural content creator—whether it's writing captions, filming videos or choosing the perfect emoji
Detail-oriented with strong writing and proofreading skills
DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES
Social media intern – help us go viral (in a good way!)
Are you the friend who’s always in charge of the group’s Instagram stories? Do you think in memes, reels and trends? If so, we want you on our team! As our social media intern, you’ll work with the Communication Division in the Department of Workforce Services to help tell our story, connect with our community, and spotlight the programs and services we offer, all while growing your creative skills and portfolio.
This is a part-time paid position ($15 an hour) during the summer.
What you’ll do:
Dream up and create fun, engaging social media content (especially short-form video) that grabs attention while providing valuable information.
Post, monitor and reply to comments—keeping our online presence friendly and professional.
Brainstorm content ideas with the team and help keep our social media calendar running smoothly
Keep an eye on what’s working (and what’s flopping) so we can do more of the good stuff
Make sure everything you post meets our brand and communication standards
As needed, coordinate with our graphic designers and videographer to create content.
What you get:
Real-world experience in a creative, supportive environment, build content you can showcase in your portfolio and make a meaningful impact while having fun with a team that gets it
$15 an hour for 20 hours a week with a flexible schedule
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Email a cover letter and your resume to Jared Mendenhall at jaredmendenhall@utah.gov.
COMPANY NAME AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Utah Department of Workforce Services: We offer services to help you support your family, find your next job opportunity or grow your business. Start here.
jobs.utah.gov
SUPERVISOR CONTACT INFO
Jared Mendenhall
Senior Public Information Officer
jaredmendenhall@utah.gov
385-377-0675
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredmendenhall/