Chesterfield County · 11 hours ago
2026 Summer Intern - Sports, Visitation and Entertainment (Marketing)
Chesterfield, VA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$17/hr - $19/hr
Start in 2026 SummerChesterfield County is looking for a Marketing & Communications Intern to support their Sports, Visitation, & Entertainment team. The role involves assisting with social media, content creation, and email marketing efforts while 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 - Coursework or prior exposure is helpful but not required
Basic graphic design skills - Comfort using Canva; familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Premiere is a plus but not required
Creativity and an eye for visual content - Ability to identify appealing photos, layouts, and social media trends to support brand aesthetic
Organizational and time-management skills - Ability to help schedule content, manage deadlines, and handle multiple small tasks at once
Willingness to learn new tools and processes - Openness to receiving feedback, adopting workflows, and learning how to work within a brand style
Attention to detail - Ensures posts are accurate, visually consistent, and in line with messaging
Ability to work collaboratively - Comfort working closely with the Marketing & Communications Manager and other team members
Preferred
Basic understanding of email marketing platforms (preferred) - Experience with tools like Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or similar is a bonus but not required
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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