Public Engagement & Communications Intern

POSITION OVERVIEW
Wiggen Consulting is seeking a self-motivated, independent and detail-oriented Public Engagement & Communications Intern to support our team with communication activities and public engagement projects. This role is ideal for both undergraduate and graduate students or early-career professional looking to gain hands-on experience in public participation, creative communications, community engagement, and strategic consulting within a small, collaborative firm. Wiggen Consulting works with local government in Minnesota on public engagement projects in transportation, human services and environmental fields. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Draft, edit, and support creation of communication materials, including newsletters, fact sheets, social media content, presentations, and project updates.

•Assist with public participation initiatives through outreach, event support, logistics coordination, and stakeholder communication.

•Conduct research on project topics, audiences, and community demographics.

•Help manage social media channels and engagement analytics; support content planning and ideation.

•Assist with planning, setup, and execution of community meetings, workshops, and engagement events.

•Assist with qualitative feedback analysis, coding and theming. Write reports and engagement summaries.

•Maintain organized project documentation, schedules, and data.

•Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to enhance communication and engagement strategies.

•Provide general project and administrative support as needed.

•Optional: Support graphic design and visual communication tasks as directed by the Creative Lead.