Chesterfield County ยท 19 hours ago
2026 Summer Intern - Sports, Visitation and Entertainment (Marketing)
Chesterfield, VA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$17/hr - $19/hr
Start in 2026 SpringChesterfield County is promoting its Sports, Visitation and Entertainment Department as a premier destination through the Experience Chesterfield brand. The Marketing & Communications Intern will support the team by assisting with social media, content creation, and email marketing efforts, providing valuable experience in digital marketing and brand communication.
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Responsibilities
Assist with creating engaging content for Experience Chesterfield social media channels (Facebook and Instagram) and website to help increase awareness and audience engagement
Support the Marketing & Communications Manager in planning and organizing content, including contributing ideas for the content calendar and helping draft email newsletter content
Help implement basic social media strategies by monitoring trends, suggesting post ideas, and contributing to efforts that grow our online community
Assist the Marketing & Communications Manager with weekly and monthly email marketing campaigns by gathering content, drafting copy, and helping prepare email layouts
Use of basic graphic design tools such as Canva (and, if applicable, Adobe Photoshop or Premiere) to help create simple graphics, flyers, or digital assets
Perform other work as required
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.8
Ability to participate in the full 10-week program
Exhibit a commitment to public service
Genuine interest in learning about public administration
Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required
Strong writing and communication skills: Ability to draft clear, engaging captions, emails, and short-form content with attention to grammar and tone
Interest in marketing, communications, or digital media
Basic graphic design skills - Comfort using Canva
Creativity and an eye for visual content
Organizational and time-management skills
Willingness to learn new tools and processes
Attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively
Preferred
Coursework or prior exposure to marketing, communications, or digital media
Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Premiere
Basic understanding of email marketing platforms
Experience with tools like Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or similar
Company
Chesterfield County
Chesterfield County is a government administration organization.
Founded in 1749
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Johnson
Director, Risk Management and Chief Risk Officer
Jackie Carter
Community Partnership Coordinator
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