Social Media & Communications Internship

General Purpose

The purpose of this internship is to gain a first‑hand knowledge of airport social media efforts, policies, and how to communicate to the broader community about airport related items including but not limited to flight information, legislative efforts, and marketing planning. This internship will help maintain an email marketing campaign and assist in executing community‑based events.

Learning Outcomes

Gain experience collaborating with airport staff and media buyers throughout the communications and marketing planning process

Develop skills in maintaining a social media content calendar within a complex, fast‑moving operational environment

Learn to craft and schedule engaging content across platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn

Build foundational knowledge of airport operations and the unique communications challenges they present

Learn to plan and execute community events designed to drive meaningful public engagement

Union Affiliation:

Non-Union

Pay Grade:

Unpaid, for academic credit

Remote Tier 1:

Zero (0) days remote/week

Note:

This internship is unpaid and must be completed with an internship course. A Memorandum of Understanding agreement must be in place prior to the internship start date. Anticipated dates 6/1/26-8/14/26.

Essential Job Functions

Create posts for social media

Create graphic designs

Create and send email marketing communications

Manage a social media calendar

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.

Experience maintaining a social media calendar, email marketing, and other media relations.

Experience in event planning skills preferred but not required.

Must have the ability to pass necessary security and background checks.

Must possess strong written communication skills.

Additional Information
The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work‑force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or careers@burlingtonvt.gov.

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