Community Relations Intern (Summer 2026)

Hanover Township

Posted 2 months ago

Internship

Bartlett, Illinois

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Responsibilities

The intern will assist in creating digital and print promotional content while helping to plan and represent the Township at community events. Additionally, they will draft weekly e-newsletters and conduct research to support Township officials and staff.

Qualifications

You are a current student pursuing a degree in Mass Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Graphic Design, Political Science, or a related field. You possess strong writing and verbal communication skills, along with analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, and conceptual abilities, enabling you to work independently or in a team to meet deadlines.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Canva

Mailchimp

Adobe software

social media

Job Description

HANOVER TOWNSHIP - COMMUNITY RELATIONS INTERN

The Hanover Township Office of Community Affairs is seeking a Summer Community Relations Intern. Individuals will build their resume while gaining first-hand knowledge of Township government operations.

Candidates must be a current student pursuing a degree in Mass Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Graphic Design, Political Science or a related field.

This position requires someone who is strong in writing and demonstrates excellent verbal communication skills. Candidates must have strong analytical, quantitative, problem solving and conceptual skills, be detail oriented and able to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. They must also be able to work independently or in a team setting.

The ideal candidate will assist in the creation of digital and print promotional content, assist in planning Township events, represent the Township at community events, draft weekly e-newsletters, conduct light research and writing for officials and staff, as well as perform duties as assigned by staff.

Understanding of Canva, Mailchimp, Adobe software, and social media channels is recommended but not required.

This non-exempt position is scheduled for 15-20 hours per week, including some nights and weekends, with a pay rate of $15.00 per hour.

BENEFITS:

*Pro-rated holiday pay (12 per year).

*Up to 40 hours of Paid Leave for All Workers per year.

*Access to Hanover Township’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Interested applicants can submit an application or resume to Celeste Smith, Communications Coordinator, at csmith@hanover-township.org. Applications and a complete job description can be found here or at 250 S. Route 59 in Bartlett, IL 60103. Hanover Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hanover Township

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