Communications Executive Support Intern

Organization: 

City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department

Site Supervisor: Ashley Lawson

Organization Address: 

2100 Travis St. 9th floor, Houston, TX. 77002

Organization Description: 

The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) works to create opportunities for all Houstonians to have access to safe homes that they can afford in communities where they can thrive. Our department works closely with service providers and developers across the city to improve the quality of life for Houston residents. 

Primary Function: 

The intern will assist in creating communication media such as presentations, posters, and flyers. They will also assist in the distribution and drafting of communication materials including press releases, media memos, blog posts, and social media content. The intern will also provide administrative and research support as needed. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assisting with tasks such as conducting research and organizing events.

• Offer executive support to the Communications and Outreach team in tracking tasks and project deadlines.

• Help implement communications strategies.

• Maintain appointments and calendars.

• Facilitate effective in-house communications.

• Interns will assist in managing, scheduling, and logistics of real-life events involving the Mayor of the City of Houston.

• Provide support with tracking the success of current communications campaigns.

• Administrative assistance, writing, and editing, capturing images.

• Developing social media campaigns, and preparing communiqués, social media, public information, events, and outreach assistance. 

Preferred qualifications: 

• Experience working with MS Office.

• Exceptional research skills.

• Strong verbal as well as written communication skills.

• Exceptional time-management and organizational skills.

• A keen eye for details.

• Time management and ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask. 

Number of available positions: 1

Hours expected to work each week: 20