Staff Communications Intern

Are you passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture and have a knack for effective communication? The Arboretum is seeking a dynamic Communications Intern to join our People and Culture team. In this role, you'll blend creativity with strategic thinking to enhance employee engagement and showcase the Arboretum as a top employer. You'll develop engaging content, update digital platforms, and collaborate across departments to promote our core values. Ideal for students in Communications, Public Relations, or Human Resources, this internship offers hands-on experience in a vibrant, nature-focused organization. If you're proactive, detail-oriented, and excited about creatingimpactful communications that nurture a thriving workplace culture, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary: Support the People and Culture department's internal and external communication efforts and cultural initiatives. Work closely with the People and Culture team to enhance employee engagement, promote employee core values, and foster a positive work environment. Assist in developing and implementing communication strategies that drive greater understanding of the Arboretum's offerings as a top workplace.

Essential Functions:

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  Work with People and Culture and Knowledge Management staff to evaluate current internal communication methods designed to enhance employee engagement and understanding, foster interdepartmental collaboration and communication, and promote employee core values.

  
  
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  Proactively engage with staff to gather input on preferred communication channels and methods, ensuring effective information flow and fostering a collaborative work environment.

  
  
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  Audit and update the People and Culture pages of the staff intranet, Rooted.

  
  
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  Assist in developing and creating engaging internal communications templates and content, including announcements, newsletters, email updates, digital messages, and intranet posts.

  
  
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  Evaluate and enhance website recruitment pages to attract top talent and position the Arboretum as a leading employer by highlighting the culture and benefits of working at the Arboretum.

  
  
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  Demonstrate alignment with the Arboretum's employee core values.

  
  
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  Other duties as assigned.

  
  

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Current enrollment in an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree program in Communications, Public Relations, Human Resources, or a related field is strongly preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required with the ability to craft clear, concise, and engaging communication materials. Basic understanding of communication principles and tools. Must have strong organizational skills and close attention to detail. Proficiency with Google applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) and familiarity with WordPress desired.

Success Factors: Proactive, energetic, and collaborative individual with an interest in building effective communication practices in support of positive workplace culture. Willingness to learn new technologies. Strong organizational skills and an interest in learning. Detail oriented, responsive, and flexible.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

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  Physical Demands: Requires some physical activity: operating a computer for extended periods of time.

  
  
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  Work Environment: Office environment and/or remote work environment.

  
  
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  Equipment: General office equipment.

  
  
• Schedule: 20 hours/week for 2 months. The start date is flexible.

For full consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter.

The hiring rate for this position is $20.00/hour. This position is also eligible for a competitive benefits package.

The Morton Arboretum is a champion for diversity, supporting a culture of inclusion that attracts, inspires, and engages people to achieve success. The Arboretum is committed to hire and develop employees based on job-related qualifications irrespective of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status. To increase diversity in professions related to the public garden realm, we encourage applications from underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

The Morton Arboretum is dedicated to complying with our obligations as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants are guaranteed equal consideration for employment.