Community Outreach & Engagement Intern
City of Auburn (Washington), Auburn, WA, United States
Position Details
Are you passionate about connecting with your community and making a positive impact? Do you have strong communication skills, initiative, and a desire to build meaningful relationships? If so, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity with the City of Auburn Police Department as a
Community Outreach & Engagement Intern .
Come be part of a team that is committed to building trust, fostering relationships, and creating positive connections between law enforcement and the community we proudly serve.
The purpose of this internship is to provide hands‑on experience in community engagement within a law‑enforcement setting. Interns will play an active role in supporting outreach efforts, coordinating community events, and assisting with recruitment initiatives that strengthen relationships between the Police Department and Auburn residents.
This internship focuses on the community‑facing side of policing, offering real‑world experience in communication, event coordination, and public service.
Primary Duties
Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of community engagement events, including National Night Out
Serve as a primary liaison between the Police Department and community members for National Night Out planning, maintaining consistent communication via phone and email
Manage and track community host site applications and support event logistics
Coordinate outreach materials, including goody bags, t‑shirts, signage, banners, and flyers
Represent the Police Department at community events and outreach opportunities in a professional and approachable manner
Support recruitment efforts, including assisting with the development of a Police Department recruitment video and other promotional initiatives
Provide a high level of customer service while interacting with community members, staff, and partners
Maintain organized records, timelines, and communications for assigned projects
Work collaboratively with sworn officers and professional staff to support community engagement efforts
Perform general administrative support tasks as assigned
Desired Skills & Characteristics
Represent the Auburn Police Department with professionalism, integrity, and respect
Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information
Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and time‑management skills
Exercise sound judgment and the ability to work independently
Provide exceptional customer service in all interactions
Minimum Qualifications
Pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, criminal justice, marketing, public administration, or a related field; or have obtained one in the last 12 months
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Must submit to fingerprinting
Must have an acceptable background with no felony convictions, serious misdemeanors, and/or drug history
We are asking for a commitment through our 10‑week program, from
June 15th – August 21st . Preference will be given to candidates that are available to work up to 40 hours per week throughout the program. If you are a top candidate, your availability and assigned schedule will be discussed with you before moving into the background check process.
Our core business hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an hour for lunch.
The position requires a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends. We are physically in the office every day, and you may have an assigned desk with a City‑issued computer! This position is not eligible for remote work, so you must be able to commit to being onsite to be considered for this role.
Additional Information This summer launches our 4th year of a formal internship program: Next Step, Auburn. You can learn more about what this means for you as an intern here!
The pay rates for this position will be offered as follows:
Freshman & Sophomores: Step 1 – $20.00
Juniors & Seniors: Step 2 – $21.58
Postgraduates: Step 3 – $23.15
Commitment to Inclusion Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and service to the community.
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, visit https://www.auburnwa.gov/InclusiveAuburn
READY TO APPLY? If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Contact Information If you have any questions, please contact Brianna Winters, HR Coordinator, by email at bwinters@auburnwa.gov.
This is a non‑benefited position. Temporary positions are not eligible to receive City benefits; however, WA Paid Sick Leave (WPSL) is issued at 0.025 hours for each hour worked (equaling one (1) hour for every 40 hours worked), as required by law.
Employees in this classification may be eligible for WA State Paid Family Medical Leave dependent upon their qualifications and work history in WA State. Please see https://paidleave.wa.gov/ for more information.
Employees in this classification may also be eligible for PERS contributions, dependent upon their hours of work each month and their length of service. This is noted on the job announcement itself if it will apply to this position.
For clarifications or questions about eligibility for any of the above, email humanresources@auburnwa.gov.
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Are you passionate about connecting with your community and making a positive impact? Do you have strong communication skills, initiative, and a desire to build meaningful relationships? If so, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity with the City of Auburn Police Department as a
Community Outreach & Engagement Intern .
Come be part of a team that is committed to building trust, fostering relationships, and creating positive connections between law enforcement and the community we proudly serve.
The purpose of this internship is to provide hands‑on experience in community engagement within a law‑enforcement setting. Interns will play an active role in supporting outreach efforts, coordinating community events, and assisting with recruitment initiatives that strengthen relationships between the Police Department and Auburn residents.
This internship focuses on the community‑facing side of policing, offering real‑world experience in communication, event coordination, and public service.
Primary Duties
Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of community engagement events, including National Night Out
Serve as a primary liaison between the Police Department and community members for National Night Out planning, maintaining consistent communication via phone and email
Manage and track community host site applications and support event logistics
Coordinate outreach materials, including goody bags, t‑shirts, signage, banners, and flyers
Represent the Police Department at community events and outreach opportunities in a professional and approachable manner
Support recruitment efforts, including assisting with the development of a Police Department recruitment video and other promotional initiatives
Provide a high level of customer service while interacting with community members, staff, and partners
Maintain organized records, timelines, and communications for assigned projects
Work collaboratively with sworn officers and professional staff to support community engagement efforts
Perform general administrative support tasks as assigned
Desired Skills & Characteristics
Represent the Auburn Police Department with professionalism, integrity, and respect
Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information
Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and time‑management skills
Exercise sound judgment and the ability to work independently
Provide exceptional customer service in all interactions
Minimum Qualifications
Pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, criminal justice, marketing, public administration, or a related field; or have obtained one in the last 12 months
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Must submit to fingerprinting
Must have an acceptable background with no felony convictions, serious misdemeanors, and/or drug history
We are asking for a commitment through our 10‑week program, from
June 15th – August 21st . Preference will be given to candidates that are available to work up to 40 hours per week throughout the program. If you are a top candidate, your availability and assigned schedule will be discussed with you before moving into the background check process.
Our core business hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an hour for lunch.
The position requires a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends. We are physically in the office every day, and you may have an assigned desk with a City‑issued computer! This position is not eligible for remote work, so you must be able to commit to being onsite to be considered for this role.
Additional Information This summer launches our 4th year of a formal internship program: Next Step, Auburn. You can learn more about what this means for you as an intern here!
The pay rates for this position will be offered as follows:
Freshman & Sophomores: Step 1 – $20.00
Juniors & Seniors: Step 2 – $21.58
Postgraduates: Step 3 – $23.15
Commitment to Inclusion Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and service to the community.
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, visit https://www.auburnwa.gov/InclusiveAuburn
READY TO APPLY? If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Contact Information If you have any questions, please contact Brianna Winters, HR Coordinator, by email at bwinters@auburnwa.gov.
This is a non‑benefited position. Temporary positions are not eligible to receive City benefits; however, WA Paid Sick Leave (WPSL) is issued at 0.025 hours for each hour worked (equaling one (1) hour for every 40 hours worked), as required by law.
Employees in this classification may be eligible for WA State Paid Family Medical Leave dependent upon their qualifications and work history in WA State. Please see https://paidleave.wa.gov/ for more information.
Employees in this classification may also be eligible for PERS contributions, dependent upon their hours of work each month and their length of service. This is noted on the job announcement itself if it will apply to this position.
For clarifications or questions about eligibility for any of the above, email humanresources@auburnwa.gov.
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