City of Lakeland

City of Lakeland is hiring: College Intern - Marketing, Public Relations, Graphi

City of Lakeland, Lakeland, FL, US, 33809

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College Intern - Marketing, Public Relations, Graphic Design

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College Intern - Marketing, Public Relations, Graphic Design

Salary

$15.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Location

Employment Services, FL

Job Type

Part Time Temporary

Job Number

5001-25-19

Department

Human Resources

Division

Employment Services 0301000000

Opening Date

10/06/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

Perform entry level professional duties of moderate difficulty providing the opportunity for professional training in various offices throughout the City. Perform assigned duties to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures and standards required for successful performance. Specific activities vary by department. Work is performed under direct supervision.

This internship is with the Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Arts Department located in City Hall at 228 South Massachusetts Avenue in Lakeland, FL. Interns will work a maximum of 30 hours a week. This internship will begin in early January.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Work with the Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Arts Program Coordinator to facilitate marketing projects
Create content for the Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Arts social media profiles
Assist with website optimization from SEO to copy updates on pages
Assist in creating and maintaining Social Media Marketing campaigns
Assist in daily and general marketing tasks as needed
Assist in the promotion Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Arts program and spaces via video, photography, and other promotional tools

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform related work as required

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)

Enrollment as a Junior or Senior in an accredited college or university in a major relating to Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising, Web Design, Graphic Design, Broadcasting

Required: A Resumé must be uploaded with the application to be considered for this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other presentation software
Knowledge of Social Media Applications and best practices
General grammar proficiency for creating copy to be used on the web and creating promotional materials
Skill in the use of personal computers and standard office equipment
Ability to promptly and effectively complete tasks
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, other City employees and the general public
Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, and to request clarification when needed

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis, routine keyboard operations
The job risks exposure to no significant environmental hazards
The job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing and speaking

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

There are no benefits available for full-time or part-time temporary employees.

Are you submitting a resumé with this application? Note: Not submitting your resumé with your application will result in your application being disqualified.

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Employer

City of Lakeland, Civil Service

Address

500 N Lake Parker Avenue Lakeland, Florida, 33801

Phone

(863)834-8790

Website

http://www.lakelandgov.net/employmentservices