Digital Media & Communications Fellow (20717226)
CITY OF WOODLAND, CALIFORNIA, Lincoln, NE, United States
Civic Fellowship Program (Program is from June 22, 2026 – August 14, 2026)
Digital Media & Communications Fellow – Police Department
$20.00 – $25.00 per hour, dependent on experience
Description The City of Woodland has established a paid summer fellow program for individuals early in their career seeking public service experience. The eight‐week program allows fellows to work with a City department and participate in program‑wide activities. Typical work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, up to 40 hours per week. For more information, visit cityofwoodland.gov/1429/Civic-Fellowship-Program.
Project Description The Digital Media & Communications Intern supports the Police Department by organizing and maintaining digital media assets, including photographs and video content. This role assists with capturing additional photos and video to expand the department’s digital media library and ensures content is easily accessible for communication and outreach needs. The intern will also help develop a portfolio of reusable design templates, flyers, brochures, and recruiting materials to support community engagement, public information, and recruitment efforts.
Supervision Received and Exercised Receives general directions from the designated City employee.
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a creative, organized, and detail‑oriented individual with a strong interest in digital media, visual design, and public‑sector communications. Candidates should have experience capturing and editing photographs and video, managing digital files, and creating visually consistent materials across multiple platforms. Proficiency with design and media tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar software is required, along with a foundational understanding of branding, layout, and visual storytelling. Strong organizational skills, willingness to work collaboratively with department staff, professionalism, reliability, discretion with law‑enforcement content, and a positive contribution to community engagement are essential.
The Position Objectives/Goals
Evaluate current supplies of digital information and create a library of quality data.
Gather additional photographs and videos to supplement and improve our current library.
Create a portfolio of templates to be utilized in the future.
Produce flyers, brochures and handouts to assist in current and future recruiting efforts.
Qualifications
4+ years of high school education
Local Woodland knowledge preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong computer skills
Ability to build and maintain trust‑based relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders
Eligible to work in the United States
Valid California driver license (if driving is an essential duty)
Salary Range $20.00 – $25.00 per hour, dependent on experience. The pay cycle is bi‑weekly. No other benefits or compensation are provided except for worker’s compensation coverage and sick leave. Employees must contribute 1.45% of their salary to Medicare and 7.5% to a retirement plan under Federal Law.
Application Apply with a City of Woodland employment application by visiting www.cityofwoodland.gov/employment or by mailing to the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, 2nd Floor, Woodland, CA 95695. Recruitment closes at 5:00 PM on Friday, April 10, 2026. Resumes and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form. Postmarks will not be accepted.
The Review Process is based on the information provided in the application documents. Qualified applicants will be invited for further examination, which may include an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or a combination thereof. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven (7) days before the event.
Panel interviews are tentatively scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026 at the Woodland Community & Senior Center.
The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Description The City of Woodland has established a paid summer fellow program for individuals early in their career seeking public service experience. The eight‐week program allows fellows to work with a City department and participate in program‑wide activities. Typical work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, up to 40 hours per week. For more information, visit cityofwoodland.gov/1429/Civic-Fellowship-Program.
Project Description The Digital Media & Communications Intern supports the Police Department by organizing and maintaining digital media assets, including photographs and video content. This role assists with capturing additional photos and video to expand the department’s digital media library and ensures content is easily accessible for communication and outreach needs. The intern will also help develop a portfolio of reusable design templates, flyers, brochures, and recruiting materials to support community engagement, public information, and recruitment efforts.
Supervision Received and Exercised Receives general directions from the designated City employee.
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a creative, organized, and detail‑oriented individual with a strong interest in digital media, visual design, and public‑sector communications. Candidates should have experience capturing and editing photographs and video, managing digital files, and creating visually consistent materials across multiple platforms. Proficiency with design and media tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar software is required, along with a foundational understanding of branding, layout, and visual storytelling. Strong organizational skills, willingness to work collaboratively with department staff, professionalism, reliability, discretion with law‑enforcement content, and a positive contribution to community engagement are essential.
The Position Objectives/Goals
Evaluate current supplies of digital information and create a library of quality data.
Gather additional photographs and videos to supplement and improve our current library.
Create a portfolio of templates to be utilized in the future.
Produce flyers, brochures and handouts to assist in current and future recruiting efforts.
Qualifications
4+ years of high school education
Local Woodland knowledge preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong computer skills
Ability to build and maintain trust‑based relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders
Eligible to work in the United States
Valid California driver license (if driving is an essential duty)
Salary Range $20.00 – $25.00 per hour, dependent on experience. The pay cycle is bi‑weekly. No other benefits or compensation are provided except for worker’s compensation coverage and sick leave. Employees must contribute 1.45% of their salary to Medicare and 7.5% to a retirement plan under Federal Law.
Application Apply with a City of Woodland employment application by visiting www.cityofwoodland.gov/employment or by mailing to the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, 2nd Floor, Woodland, CA 95695. Recruitment closes at 5:00 PM on Friday, April 10, 2026. Resumes and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form. Postmarks will not be accepted.
The Review Process is based on the information provided in the application documents. Qualified applicants will be invited for further examination, which may include an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or a combination thereof. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven (7) days before the event.
Panel interviews are tentatively scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026 at the Woodland Community & Senior Center.
The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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