COMMUNICATIONS INTERN (ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN) (NON-CAREER)

DESCRIPTION

This is an unclassified, non-career position. Non-career employees are allowed a maximum of 1600 work hours available over a 12-month period. Non-career employees are not typically eligible for health/dental/vision benefits; however, may be eligible for sick leave benefits. This is an at-will, temporary, part-time position.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Community Development delivers a wide variety of programs and services to help create and maintain more safe, sustainable and livable neighborhoods. The Department is comprised of five bureaus: Administrative and Financial Services , Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, Housing and Neighborhood Services, and Planning.

Our staff of more than 200 works tirelessly to serve the community through an array of policies and programs, including land use and development, affordable housing, environment and historic preservation, neighborhood improvement and construction standards and safety. We are dedicated to making a positive difference in our role to help transform Long Beach into a model urban community that honors its past and embraces the future.

THE POSITION

The Executive Office’s Communications Division is seeking a professional, self-motivated and creative intern to help improve the Department’s social media engagement and digital presence by assisting in the design, development and deployment of video/visual and multi-media content.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Supports the planning, preparation and scheduling of creatively produced social media posts.
• Assists with the scripting, shooting and editing of photography/videography for the development of short videos, reels and other imagery.
• Assists with developing commemorative themes and creative program campaigns for social media as well as for LinkLB, the LBCD website and other digital platforms. Helps monitor public feedback/inquiries.
• Assists with special event planning and production.
• Provides graphics support for and assists with the writing/copyediting/proofreading of marketing and program materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

• Current Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program with a major in Public Relations, Communications, Telecommunications/Film, Media Arts, Journalism or a closely related field from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 2.0 or higher; OR
• Recently graduated within one (1) year of a graduate program in the relevant fields mentioned above.

Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate

• Understanding of and experience in conceptualizing/planning strategies for social media messaging and stories.
• Creating/posting and engaging with government-appropriate social media content.
• Analyzing social media trends and data and collaborating in a teamwork setting while also working independently as needed.
• Familiarity with special event planning/production desired.
• Familiarity with photography/videography concepts and copywriting-editing and proofreading practices.
• Interest in pursuing a career in government/public service.
• Ability and maturity to work collaboratively and cordially with others as well as independently with limited supervision.
• Ability and passion for learning new technologies.
• Good time management, flexibility and reliability to accomplish tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite computer programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, SharePoint, Teams and PowerPoint) and graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva). Strong knowledge of social media platforms including Facebook, Xand Instagram. Adept/skillful with photo/video editing applications. Willingness to learn new tools and programs.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on October 7th, 2025. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-6913.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-6913 .

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Closing Date/Time: 10/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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