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Intern, Communications and Outreach

Orange County Government, FL
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Overview

Orange County Government’s Planning, Environmental, and Development Services (PEDS) Department is seeking a talented and motivated intern to support its communications and outreach efforts. This hands-on internship is ideal for students or early professionals with a passion for public service, design, storytelling, marketing, media relations, and digital media.

The intern will assist with creating compelling visual and written content for both digital and print platforms, supporting the communication goals of all seven PEDS divisions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities may vary based on assignment and ongoing Departmental priorities. Typical duties include:

  • Design and produce digital and print graphics, including flyers, banners, PowerPoint presentations, and other marketing materials.
  • Create and edit video content for social media platforms and other communications channels.
  • Develop custom logos, web graphics, invitations, and promotional materials for various campaigns and events.
  • Assist with copy editing and proofreading of communications content.
  • Help produce posters, displays, and multimedia materials to support PEDS outreach efforts.
  • Work with PEDS PIOs and the County’s Communications Division to develop press releases, media alerts, newsletters, email blasts, and social media posts.
  • Contribute to content development and community engagement for the PEDS online engagement portal.
  • Support other related communications and engagement efforts as directed.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must demonstrate the following qualifications:

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, etc.)
  • Experience with Canva, CapCut, PowerPoint, and similar tools.
  • Ability to create engaging graphics and videos tailored to a public audience.
  • Strong attention to detail in copy editing and layout design.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and take direction from multiple stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Traits

  • Creativity and originality in visual storytelling
  • Initiative and strong organizational skills
  • Interest in local government, public planning, or environmental initiatives
  • Familiarity with social media trends and digital engagement best practices