Economic Development Internship-Communications and Marketing

The Town of Vienna Economic Development Division helps to enhance, shape, and cultivate a vibrant and business friendly environment for the community. We help to strengthen and diversify the business community and highlight the Town as a destination to visit and do business through strategic events and initiatives, attraction and retention programs and providing relevant information and business services.

Although the Town of Vienna is only 4.4 square miles, it’s full of charm and community pride! Vienna is an independent town in Fairfax County—the largest County in the Commonwealth of Virginia and often included at the top of “best places to live in Virginia” lists. The internship will learn about local government, have a direct impact on the local business community, and work with a dynamic team.

About the Internship 

Communications and Marketing Internship Responsibilities

• The communications and marketing intern will:
• Draft engaging and thoughtful social media content for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
• Write and edit content for a bi-weekly e-newsletter.
• Write and edit content for the economic development website including our blog.
• Communicate remotely or in-person with business owners about marketing events.
• Create surveys or reports on social media advertising, posts and / or business event participation.
• Support virtual communication events such as Facebook Live or webinars.
• Occasional work outside of regular business hours or on weekends for special meetings or events, as needed.
• Assist the economic development team with special projects.
• Administrative duties as needed. 

Experience:

• Experience managing social media accounts or virtual platforms.
• Great written and communication skills with a background in writing for an organization or business.
• Graphic design basics on Canva or Adobe
• Superb attention to detail and highly organized.
• Self-starter and independent worker. 
• Comfortable communicating confidently with people in person or on the phone. 
• Cares about supporting small business owners. 
• Business, Communications, English, Government, Marketing, Public Administration, Public Relations, Tourism, or related major.

Logistics

The internship start date must begin the week of June 30th and has a flexible end date in mid-August. The intern will work at minimum three days each week and will work a maximum of 20 hours per week. The position will be in-person. A request for hybrid work may be taken on a case-by-case basis.

Pay: $13 per hour

School Credit: Applicants can receive school credit for the internship program. 

Application Requirements

Complete the online application and attach a cover letter and resume with the subject line TOV Economic Development Internship (Business Investment). Make sure to answer this question in your cover letter: why are you interested in working in this role or organization?