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Strategic Communication and Outreach Intern

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Government & Politics
    Marketing
  • Salt Lake City

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communication Studies, Business Administration, or a related field, expected to graduate by Spring 2025.
  • You will assist in project tasks, develop outreach strategies, manage public inquiries, organize events, create outreach materials, support scheduling, engage in meetings, and perform additional duties.

Requirements

  • In the process of receiving a degree (Bachelors or Masters) by Spring 2025 in one of the following majors:
  • Communication Studies
  • Business Administration
  • or other related major

Responsibilities

  • Assist with day-to-day tasks for assigned projects.
  • Develop effective public outreach strategies and plans for projects.
  • Monitor and respond to public inquires via project phone lines and emails accounts.
  • Help organize and execute events including open houses, workshops, public hearings, neighborhood meetings, ground breakings, ribbon cuttings, conferences, one-on-one meetings and other events.
  • Develop public outreach materials including postcards, fliers, emails and announcements.
  • Support and monitor scheduling and production deadlines to meet internal and external client requests for communications materials.
  • Participate in meetings and engage with key clients.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support the Strategic Communications and Outreach Team.

FAQs

Is this internship a remote position?

No, this internship is not a remote position; it requires in-office work in Salt Lake City, Utah.

What are the primary responsibilities of this intern?

The primary responsibilities include assisting with day-to-day tasks for projects, developing public outreach strategies, monitoring public inquiries, organizing events, creating public outreach materials, and participating in client meetings.

What educational qualifications are required for this internship?

Applicants should be in the process of receiving a Bachelor's or Master's degree by Spring 2025 in Communication Studies, Business Administration, or a related major.

Will the intern have opportunities to engage with clients?

Yes, the intern will participate in meetings and engage with key clients as part of their responsibilities.

What types of events will the intern help organize?

The intern will help organize various events such as open houses, workshops, public hearings, neighborhood meetings, ground breakings, ribbon cuttings, conferences, and one-on-one meetings.

Are there specific skills that would be beneficial for this internship?

Strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and experience in public outreach or event planning would be beneficial for this internship.

Is it necessary to have previous experience in strategic communication to apply?

Previous experience is not specifically required, but familiarity with communication or outreach tasks may be advantageous.

What other duties might the intern be asked to perform?

The intern may perform other duties as assigned to support the Strategic Communications and Outreach Team.

One of the nation's premier planning and design consulting firms.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1967
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s premier planning and design consulting firms. With nearly 7,000 staff members in more than 100 offices across the U.S., we offer full services in a wide range of disciplines. Clients know us for the creativity of our solutions and the sense of urgency we bring to each and every project. We take a clients’-eye view of our work, planning and designing to accomplish the client’s goals in the most effective manner. A quality workplace is equally important to us, and the unique benefits we bring to our staff have been recognized by Fortune magazine (“100 Best Companies to Work For” and "100 Best Workplaces for Millennials"​) and Civil Engineering News (#1 “Best Civil Engineering Companies to Work For”).