Communications & Marketing Intern

Overview Are you interested in gaining hands-on experience through government, public policy, or communications? Business Oregon, the state’s economic development agency, is seeking a Communications & Marketing Intern within the Arts and Culture Division. This is a full-time internship position starting in June 2026 and continuing through September 2026. Position Details Position Title : Communications & Marketing Intern Agency : Oregon Business Development Department Salary Range : $3,513 - $3,950 per month Position Type : Employee Initial Posting Date : 04/13/2026 Application Deadline : 04/27/2026 About the Role The Arts & Culture Division of Business Oregon, through the Oregon Arts Commission and Oregon Cultural Trust, works to enhance the quality of life for all Oregonians through supporting arts, culture, history, heritage, and humanities in every corner of the state. This role supports arts and culture initiatives by performing graphic design, website content refinement, communications, and special project functions under the supervision of the Arts & Culture senior program manager and division staff. Responsibilities Perform graphic design and website content refinement Assist with communications and special project functions Contribute to programmatic tooling and outreach efforts as assigned Projects May Include Website content refinement for Arts Commission and Cultural Trust Developing programmatic toolkits for websites (Percent for Art, Arts Learning, Cultural Districts, Technical Assistance for Cultural Nonprofits) Data visualization Video capture for social media storytelling (iPhone) What’s In It For You Learning experience and knowledge of state government Develop useful skills and work experience in a professional workplace Work/life balance and an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm Minimum Qualifications Students in junior/senior year of college or graduate students in first/second year at hire (June 2026) Requested Skills The ideal candidate possesses a combination of some or all of the following, and you do not need to have all these skills to be eligible: Experience with website management (e.g., WordPress) Experience in basic graphic design and/or video tools Experience analyzing information, conducting research, and summarizing findings clearly Proficiency in Microsoft Office (or similar tools) Understanding of, or interest in, nonprofits, cultural organizations, or community work How To Apply Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM PST on 4/27/2026. Steps: Click the “Apply” button and upload your resume and cover letter in the “Resume / CV” section of the application. Highlight your skills, education, experience, and interest in public service. Only complete applications received by the posted deadline will be considered. Complete the questionnaire. After you submit, check your Workday inbox to respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. Note: Workday may time out after 15 minutes of inactivity. Use the "save for later" option to preserve progress. Additional Information Business Oregon does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants will complete Form I-9 upon hire. Hiring is contingent upon a criminal background check. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. Need help? Contact the recruiter for application questions or job-specific questions. Recruiter: Sue Hyer, Human Resource Analyst. Include the job requisition (REQ) number at the top of the post. Email: Sue.S.Hyer@biz.oregon.gov Phone (call or text): 971-345-1239 Business Oregon is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr