Digital Communications Intern

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Why It's a Great Opportunity: The Pierce County Summer Internship Program is back! This year, our program will run from 6/8/2026 through 8/28/2026.

We are excited to offer opportunities that provide realistic and meaningful work experiences, while providing Pierce County Departments with interns who bring fresh perspectives and support to complete special projects.

Interns are a part of a cohort that attend weekly activities together.

These sessions include classes, project planning, and tours of various departments and facilities to learn about the County and the types of great job opportunities we offer.

As a cohort, you will be responsible for a culminating group presentation before the Pierce County Council.

Check out what our interns have done in the past!

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About the Department: The Communications Department provides communication support to all three branches of Pierce County government.

Our goal is to provide strategic communications counsel and create engaging and timely information about programs, projects, activities, and actions taken by the County.

The Communications Department is a collaborative and team-oriented environment that works to provide outstanding service to our internal clients and the public.

The team in the department is filled with passionate and talented communicators. The variety of work assignments creates a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Learn More About the Communications Department Here!

About the Internship: This internship is such a fun an exciting way to use your skills and creativity to make a lasting impact on the community of Pierce County.

You will get hands-on experience in contributing to, and creating dynamic content for social media, including short-form videos.

This role offers the unique opportunity to work with all branches of government, including elected officials, to promote county programs, events, and initiatives.

As a member of the Digital Communications team, you will work alongside the Web and Digital Technology Specialist to perform website upgrades during a large-scale enterprise website redesign, all while assisting with the administration of piercecountywa.gov which gets over 15 million visits a year.

Over the summer you will gain valuable knowledge in digital communication, website design, social media and accessibility compliance while developing skills in content creation, using digital applications and project coordination.

How to be Successful in the Role: Our ideal intern candidate has experience in managing social media for an organization and is knowledgeable about best practices in creating compelling videos and graphics.

To be successful, you will need to be familiar with website and graphic design and have strong technical skills.

We are looking for a self-starter, who's unafraid to tackle new challenges; and who can do so, while staying organized and focused on details.

If that sounds like you, and you are also comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and thrive on articulated deadlines, this may be the internship for you!

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Various website design projects and updates, with a heavy focus on a major website redesign and platform upgrade
• Plan marketing campaigns
• Storyboard videos and participate in filming and or producing reels for County social media
• Work with a variety of Communications staff to support various projects

Qualifications

Internship Requirements:

• A sample of your work or portfolio is required. Without this, you will not be considered.
• Must be local 6/8/2026 – 8/28/2026 to attend in-person cohort meetings, activities, and any work-related tasks.
• Must be at least 18 years old as of 6/8/2026.
• Experience in managing social media for an organization and knowledge of best practices
• Experience in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Experience in website creation and maintenance (HTML, CSS, coding)

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Additional Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process, or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.

Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date.

Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step.

We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career.

We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.

Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?