The City of Irondale is a vibrant and growing community located just minutes from downtown Birmingham, Alabama. Known for its small-town charm and big-city accessibility, Irondale is focused on growth, transparency, and resident engagement. Our Public Relations department plays a critical role in promoting city services, initiatives, and events while strengthening the city’s brand identity. Interns with the City of Irondale gain valuable, real-world experience while contributing to meaningful projects that directly impact the community.

Role Overview:

The City of Irondale is seeking a creative and motivated Brand Marketing and Communications Intern to support its Public Relations department. This on-site role offers hands-on experience in public relations, event planning and promotion, graphic design, social media management, and digital marketing. This role will contribute directly to city initiatives and help shape how Irondale connects with its community.

You’ll be joining a tight-knit team of long-time Irondale employees, fostering a supportive, family-like workplace culture rooted in trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to serving the community.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in planning and executing events that promote city programs and initiatives
Draft press releases to promote events and public campaigns
Support the branding of City social media accounts
Manage and create content for the City’s social media accounts
Design/update a monthly city event calendars
Maintain and update websites using Squarespace, WordPress, and Weebly
Update monthly newsletter
Complete additional tasks as necessary

Qualifications:

Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field within the last 24 months
Strong writing and communication skills
Familiarity with social media platforms and basic content creation
Experience with web tools (Squarespace, WordPress, or Weebly) preferred
Experience with graphic design tools (Canva) preferred
Knowledge of MailChimp or similar email marketing platforms is a plus
A valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle required
Has a can-do attitude, organized, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about public service

What You'll Gain:

Real-world experience in brand marketing and municipal communications
A diverse portfolio featuring writing samples, social content, and campaign work
Mentorship from experienced public relations professionals
The chance to impact real community projects in Irondale

Preferable candidates can provide graphic and writing samples. Position reports in office, Monday-Thursday. Part-time hours are flexible based on your academic schedule, if applicable. Some City events are held outside of regular office hours. The Brand Marketing and Communications Intern reports to the Public Relations Director.

Duration: Summer/Fall 2025 - Possibility for extension

Compensation: $15/hr

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, a short cover letter, and two samples of your work (press release, social media content, newsletter, etc.) via email to etolbert@cityofirondaleal.gov

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The City of Irondale is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Irondale does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

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