Job Description
JOB Recruitment is now open for the opportunity to become an intern with the Parks & Recreation Department at the City of Lake Stevens!This program is designed to provide you with valuable experiences, practical knowledge, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to helping you develop your skills, grow as future leaders, and build a brighter future for Lake Stevens.Why Become an Intern here at the City of Lake StevensThe City of Lake Stevens offers various opportunities to become involved in local government, providing invaluable hands-on experience in services within the public sector. As an intern, you will work closely with city leaders to gain insight into how decisions are made and implemented within a growing community. You’ll have the chance to make a significant impact on projects that benefit residents, ranging from infrastructure development and environmental sustainability to asset management and public administration. Additionally, the internship provides excellent networking opportunities and the chance to develop the necessary skills for your future career. You can find everything you need to know in our Internship Program Handbook linked here.This internship will support the Parks and Recreation Department with marketing and event promotion by creating visual content that informs and engages the community about the City’s recreational opportunities. This role is ideal for a creative individual with strong photography, videography, and digital design skills.This position will primarily focus on the following projects: Update the Parks image library with new images and video content.Conduct a social media audit and create a content calendar that highlights underused facilities or follows social media trends by analyzing engagement across social media platforms.Assist and implement the Movies in the Park and Park and Recreation Month campaigns.Create a Program Impact Report on campaigns focusing on social media metrics and survey data.Develop and create a series of short form video clips to promote parks. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Capture high-quality photography and video at City-maintained parks, open spaces and recreational programs and events.Edit photos and videos using Adobe Creative Suite programs.Create digital and print marketing materials, including social media graphics, flyers, and promotional videos.Create and support social media content planning and posting across platforms.Maintain organized media libraries for photos, videos, and design assets.Assist with event setup, marketing booth support, and on-site promotional activities.Develop and implement event surveys.Conduct market research and gather analytics for campaign reporting.Collaborate with team members to brainstorm creative ideas and support brand messaging.Perform additional marketing or administrative tasks as assigned.SCHEDULE: Must be able to commit to a minimum of 15 hours a week during the quarter; university breaks, mid-terms, and finals are excluded. Additional hours may be available dependent upon the candidate's schedule. Up to 40 hours per week may be available during the summer.Internship length is flexible dependent on the candidate’s availability. Estimated length is twelve (12) weeks, with a maximum of twenty (20) weeks allowed. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION How to ApplyApplications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible. In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application: An attached resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.A cover letter explaining your qualifications and why you believe you are a viable candidate for this positionContact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachmentA copy of your unofficial academic transcriptThe City of Lake Stevens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran’s status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. There are no limitations to who's a best fit to serve this community. If we contact you for an interview and you need specific accommodations, please let us know. Please contact Human Resources at (425) 622-9400, ten (10) days in advance to allow time for us to make proper arrangements. You're also welcome to mail your r