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Public Engagement Trainee - Digital and Design Team

Arch Street Communications
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Public Engagement Trainee – Digital and Design 

 

About ASC 

Arch Street Communications, Inc. (ASC) is a strategic communications and public engagement firm based in New York. Since 1992, ASC has served state, regional, and federal agencies as well as private sector organizations. We help clients communicate on issues affecting Americans, including energy, environment, transportation, and public safety. 

 

Internship Overview 

ASC is seeking a full-time, New York-based Digital & Design Intern for the Summer 2026 term. This internship offers hands-on experience across visual communications, graphic design, digital content creation, and social media campaign support. Interns will contribute to a range of internal and client-facing projects spanning renewable energy, transportation, infrastructure, and public engagement — and will participate in meetings focused on project planning, execution, and reporting. 

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio or work samples (website or PDF preferred). 

 

Typical Responsibilities 

  • Design social media graphics, flyers, fact sheets, ad campaigns, toolkits, and PowerPoints for ASC and its clients 
  • Support the production of newsletters, including drafting, editing, formatting, and assembling content 
  • Draft and schedule social media copy across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X 
  • Assist with web design projects, including frontend design, light coding, and content updates 
  • Place copy and work samples in ASC proposals and create or edit ASC work samples 
  • Monitor social media performance and assist with basic analytics reporting 
  • Research and test new design and digital tools to improve workflows 
  • Support meeting coordination, including preparing agendas, taking notes, and tracking follow-up items 
  • Maintain internal and client documents within ASC's filing system 
  • Research, develop, and present an individual capstone project 

 

Preferred Skills & Background 

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) 
  • Experience with Canva and Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) 
  • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills 
  • Familiarity with LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X 
  • Web design experience (Figma, Squarespace, HTML/CSS) 
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines 
  • Familiarity with AI tools and workflows (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) 

 

Nice-to-Have Skills 

  • Familiarity with Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, or Sprout Social 
  • AI-assisted web development (Cursor/Windsurf, Codex, Claude Code, GitHub, Netlify, Vercel) 
  • Video editing (Premiere Pro or CapCut) 
  • Motion graphics (After Effects or similar tools) 
  • Interest in public-sector communications, infrastructure, transportation, or clean energy 

 

Minimum Qualifications 

  • Currently enrolled in or graduated within the last 12 months from a college or university in New York State, OR a New York State resident enrolled in or graduated within the last 12 months from an out-of-state institution (proof of NYS residency required) 
  • Must reside in the New York Metropolitan area and be able to travel to ASC's Midtown Manhattan office up to three times per week 
  • Available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, starting June 8th 
  • Strong visual communication and writing skills, demonstrated through a portfolio or work samples 
  • Proficiency with remote work tools, as ASC operates on a hybrid work schedule 

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) 

Arch Street Communications (ASC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Arch Street Communications makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.