Communications Internship - Summer/Fall 2026

Communications Internship - Summer/Fall 2026 Print ( Apply ufeff Communications Internship - Summer/Fall 2026 Location Des Moines - 50314 - Polk County, IA Job Type Internship Job Number 26-02249 Agency 225 Corrections - Community Based Corrections - Des Moines Opening Date 02/19/2026 Closing Date 3/31/2026 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-DNP Point of Contact To Apply Please submit a completed application via the Government Jobs website and attach a current resume and college transcripts. + Description + Questions Job Description This is a non-merit internship position. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. The 5th District has exciting Communications internship opportunities for Summer and Fall 2026. This role offers hands-on experiences with real-world projects that support staff, strengthen communication, and enhance community engagement. Please note that these internship opportunities areunpaid. Key Responsibilities + Create and update content for newsletters, training materials, and web page content (writing, editing, basic design, photos/video, and graphics) + Support a variety of district initiatives that will allow you to sharpen your graphic design, communications, and more + Attend team meetings, events, and occasional outreach activities Qualifications + Must be 18 years of age and have completed at least two years of college by the start of the internship + Must be currently enrolled at an accredited educational institution + Preferred majors/coursework include, but are not limited to, Advertising, Business, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or Graphic Design + Must be proficient in Canva for creating graphics, training materials, and photo/video content + Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills with excellent attention to detail + Creative, flexible, organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines + Comfortable being in a criminal justice environment + Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality Internship Details + Hours:Up to 20 hours/week (Flexible based on student needs) + Location:Des Moines + Start Date:May 2026 (Summer Experience) or September 2026 (Fall Experience) + Pay:Unpaid (professional experience and portfolio-building opportunities) + Application Deadline: March 31, 2026 (Summer Experience) or July 31, 2026 (Fall Experience) To apply, please submit a completed application via the Government Jobs website and attach a current resume and college transcripts. E-Verify and Right to Work The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federalRight to Worklaws, which protect employeesu2019 rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants for positions in this class must be currently enrolled students in a degree program at an accredited educational institution, as determined by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services u2013 Human Resources Enterprise. For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description (. 01 Which semester are you interested in joining us? + Summer 2026 (May-August 2026) + Fall 2026 (September-December 2026) + Spring 2027 (January-April 2027) 02 What is your current major or area of study? 03 How did you hear about our internship program? Required Question Employer State of Iowa Agency 225 Corrections - Community Based Corrections - Des Moines Address 1000 Washington Ave Des Moines, Iowa, 50314 Website Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email

Created: 2026-02-23