Social Media & Communications Internship

Burlingtonvt

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South Burlington, VT, VT, US Until 8/22/2026 First posted May 27, 2026 Last posted May 27, 2026
Job description
The purpose of this internship is to gain a first-hand knowledge of airport social media efforts, policies, and how to communicate to the broader community about airport related items including but not limited to flight information, legislative efforts, and marketing planning. This internship will help maintain an email marketing campaign and assist in executing community-based events.<br><br>Learning Outcomes:<ol style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li>Gain experience collaborating with airport staff and media buyers throughout the communications and marketing planning process</li><li>Develop skills in maintaining a social media content calendar within a complex, fast-moving operational environment</li><li>Learn to craft and schedule engaging content across platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn</li><li>Build foundational knowledge of airport operations and the unique communications challenges they present</li><li>Learn to plan and execute community events designed to drive meaningful public engagement</li></ol><br><strong>Union Affiliation:</strong> Non-Union<br><strong>Pay Grade:</strong> Unpaid, for academic credit&nbsp;<br><strong>Remote Tier 1:&nbsp;</strong>Zero (0) days remote/week<br><br><strong>Note: This internship is unpaid and must be completed with an internship course. A Memorandum of Understanding agreement must be in place prior to the internship start date.&nbsp;</strong><em>Anticipated dates 6/1/26-8/14/26.</em><ol style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li>Create posts for social media&nbsp;</li><li>Create graphic designs</li><li>Create and send email marketing communications</li><li>Manage a social media calendar</li></ol><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li>Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.</li><li>Experience maintaining a social media calendar, email marketing, and other media relations.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in Event planning skills preferred but not required.</li><li>Must have the ability to pass necessary security and background checks</li><li>Must possess strong written communication skills</li></ul><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0 0 10px; color: inherit; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.</strong></p><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0 0 10px; color: inherit; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.</span></p><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0 0 10px; color: inherit; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.</span></p><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0 0 10px; color: inherit; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Applications for our employment opportunities are&nbsp;</span><u style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700">only&nbsp;</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></u><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">accepted online through our&nbsp;</span></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/burlingtonvt" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Government Jobs</a><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">&nbsp;website.</span></p><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0 0 10px; color: inherit; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at&nbsp;</span><a target="_blank" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">802-540-2505</a><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">&nbsp;or&nbsp;</span><a target="_blank" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">[email protected]</a><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">.</span>&nbsp;</p>
About this role

Summary

Assist with social media content, email campaigns, and community event planning.

Job title

Social Media & Communications Internship

Experience level

student or entry level

Industry

public transportation

Location requirements

On-site in South Burlington, VT, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

social mediacontent creationemail marketingcommunication

Preferred skills

graphic designevent planning

Specializations

social mediamarketingcommunity engagementcontent creation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

South Burlington, VT, USA

On-site City