Description
Are you looking for an exciting internship this summer? The City Council is seeking applicants for an internship to assist with the Saint Paul Business Award process. This position is available June 2026 through September 2026.
Information Specific to the Internship:
The Business and Communications Intern will have the opportunity to work closely with local government appointees, gain networking experience and obtain institutional knowledge of government practices. Provides administrative assistance with short-term project work utilizing social media and promoting awareness of the Saint Paul Business Awards Recognition campaign.
Work location: City Hall - 15 Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Duration: June-September (hours may be adjusted due to school schedule), 15 - 25 hours per week Must be available to work a standard work week (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.), but specific days and hours are negotiable. Position is in-person Monday-Thursday, remote on Fridays. Intern is responsible for their own transportation and for using own personal device on the Friday remote day.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with ward offices from the City Council, Office of Technology and Communications and business-related organizations to promote awareness of the Saint Paul Business
- Awards program using platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.
- Prepare press releases and social media messages and ensures that messaging of campaign is consistent across communication platforms. Tracks and maintains nominee information using SharePoint.
- Provide and meet weekly to update direct supervisor of nominees and nominations status, including emailing weekly reports to all wards.
- Work closely with City Council, Office of Technology and Communications, and Department of Safety and Inspections staff.
- Conduct research as necessary to support and improve the business award process.
- Plan the award ceremony.
Qualifications
- Position Requirements Must be an undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled at an accredited college or university.
- Experience using social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat etc. in a work or school setting.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel, Form, Outlook, and Word or equivalent in a work or school setting.
- Experience working in SharePoint or similar platform.
- Preferred Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in the following majors: Business, Marketing, or Communications
- Familiarity with leveraging social media as an effective marketing tool for promotion
- Effective communication – both written and oral; grammatical, spelling, and proofreading abilities
- Detail oriented, self-directed, and willing to take initiative
- Good organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Problem solving ability and flexibility
City of Saint Paul
Saint Paul, Minnesota, Minnesota 55102
US
