2026 Summer College Internship Program Marketing & ...

Salary: $16.48 - $20.89 Hourly Location : Hampton, VA Job Type: Intern Job Number: 09152 Department: MARKETING & OUTREACH Opening Date: 02/20/2026 Closing Date: 3/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA: Non-Exempt Max Number of Applicants: 50 Function Explore Your Potential with the City of Hampton's Summer College Internship Program! The City of Hampton is excited to offer a unique opportunity to join the Marketing Department as a Marketing & Communications Intern. This paid professional development program provides students with hands-on experience supporting the City's Choose Hampton campaign and broader community engagement initiatives. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals to help promote City services, events, and strategic initiatives through coordinated marketing and outreach efforts. The Marketing & Outreach Intern will contribute to content creation, campaign support, and public engagement strategies that strengthen the City's brand and connect residents, businesses, and visitors to Hampton's opportunities. Why Choose Hampton? Hands-On Experience: Engage with real-world projects that shape the future of citizen services for the City of Hampton. Mentorship: Collaborate with seasoned professionals who will guide and support your growth. Impactful Projects: Make meaningful contributions to the City's efforts in making Hampton a great place to work and live. Internship Program Overview Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Program Duration: June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026 Rate of Pay: Undergraduate students - Grade 307 ($16.48/hr) Graduate students- Grade 316 ($20.89/ hr) FLSA: Internships are seasonal and non-exempt positions. Summer interns will be scheduled to work up to forty (40) hours in an administrative work week and are ineligible for overtime compensation. As a Marketing & Communications Intern, you will gain practical experience in: Marketing and public-sector communications strategy Social media planning, content development, and analytics Project and task management within a collaborative team environment Entry-level graphic design and visual content development By the conclusion of the internship, the intern will have contributed to active marketing initiatives and developed foundational skills applicable to careers in marketing, communications, public relations, and community engagement. Department Final Project: Interns will work on a department-specific project designed to improve or enhance a City service. This project will be presented at a culminating ceremony attended by City leaders, highlighting the intern's contributions and insights gained throughout the program. Eligibility and Application Requirements Applicants must be currently enrolled as a rising senior (completed junior year), Recent Graduate (2025 or 2026 undergraduate) or Graduate Student (completed as least 1 semester of grad school) pursuing a degree in Marketing & Communications / Planning or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Candidates must be in good academic standing. College Transcripts: Must submit undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts as applicable.Current or most recent GPA must be 3.0 or higher. Cover Letter: Applicants must submit a cover letter expressing how their education and experience aligns with this internship and what they hope to gain from the experience. The cover letter is required as a supplement to this application, and should be in Microsoft Word format, not exceeding one page. References: Two (2) references - one of which must be from a current or former professor/advisor are required as part of this application. An automatic email will be generated from our 'government jobs' platform and sent to the references provided. References must be submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of your application. Applicants without required reference will be ineligible to move forward in the application process. Please be sure to remind references to check their junk/spam folder to ensure that the email request is received. Background Check: Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion. Skills and Attributes: Applicants must possess strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong work ethic. Punctuality, dependability, and the ability to maintain confidentiality are also essential. Additional Information provides information about city services, issues, events, citizen engagement opportunities and news about Hampton to residents and media. Marketing & Outreach also manages the city's website, television station and social media efforts, including , , , and . Don't miss this chance to shape your future and make a difference in Hampton. Apply today to become part of a program that empowers emerging leaders to drive positive change! This posting may close earlier than the date advertised if the maximum number of applications have been received. Benefits are not applicable for this position. 01 Which of the following best describes your current enrollment status? Rising Senior (completed junior year) as of Fall 2026 w/ an expected graduation date in Spring 2027 or earlier. Recent Graduate (2025 or 2026 undergraduate) Graduate Student (completed as least 1 semester of grad school) None of the above 02 Which of the following best represents your current or previous field of study (includes minor/major studies)? Marketing Communications Related field (please specify below) Other (please specify below) 03 If you selected 'Related field' or 'Other' in the question above please include your field of study below. 04 Please list the name of the college, university or institution you are currently attending. If you are a recent graduate, please include the name of the college or institution, as well as your graduation or program completion date. 05 Which of the following reflects your current GPA ? 2.7 - 2.9 3.0 - 3.5 3.6 and above None of the above 06 I understand that in order to be considered for this internship, I must attach a cover letter, copy of my transcripts and provide at least two (2) references - one of which should be a professor or advisor. Failure to provide this information will result in my application being considered incomplete and disqualified from further review. Yes No 07 I understand the internship program is seasonal, from June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026 and agree to the duration as well as the department work schedule listed in this posting. Yes No 08 I understand that I am required to secure my own housing and transportation for the duration of this internship. Yes - I am able to provide my own housing and transportation No - I am unable to provide my own housing No - I am unable to provide my own transportation No - I am unable to provide my own housing or transportation 09 I understand that I must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion. Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04