Grand Forks County

Grand Forks County is seeking a creative and driven Marketing & Communications Intern to help share the story of local government in action.

This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to work directly with county leadership and department heads while building real-world experience in communications, marketing, and public service. The selected candidate will play a key role in developing a social media campaign that highlights the people, services, and impact of Grand Forks County.

How to Apply: A Grand Forks County application needs to be completed and submitted with a resume and cover letter to receive full consideration. DD214 is required to be submitted with the application to gain veteran preference. Applications may be obtained and/or returned in person or via mail at: 151 South 4th Street, 5th Floor North, Grand Forks, ND 58201 or by email to human.resources@gfcounty.org

Status and hours: Part-time, not benefit eligible for the fall semester. Approximately 20 hours per week with a flexible schedule to accommodate class commitments. This position is not eligible to telecommute.

Why This Internship is a Great Fit for UND Students

• Gain direct experience working with local government leaders and departments
• Build a professional portfolio with real, published content
• Apply classroom learning in communications, marketing, political science, or public administration
• Develop interviewing, storytelling, and digital media skills
• Make a meaningful impact in the Grand Forks community

Key Responsibilities

• Meet with county department heads and staff to understand services and operations
• Conduct interviews and gather content that showcases county employees and programs
• Translate complex government services into clear, engaging messaging for the public
• Develop and execute a social media campaign featuring county departments and employees
• Create written content, graphics, and short-form videos for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
• Assist in managing and updating county social media accounts
• Monitor engagement metrics and suggest improvements to outreach strategies
• Support additional communications efforts as needed

Qualifications

• Current student at the University of North Dakota (preferred fields: Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Political Science, Public Administration, or related)
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Ability to tell compelling stories and simplify complex topics
• Familiarity with major social media platforms
• Organized, self-motivated, and comfortable engaging with professionals
• Interest in public service or local government

Compensation & Schedule

• Hourly rate: $18.00 per hour
• Flexible schedule to accommodate class commitments
• Approximately 20 hours per week
• Duration: Fall Semester 2026
• Internship is for the 2026 Fall Semester

Reasonable Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department Office in writing, at the time of application.

The County of Grand Forks is an at-will employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.