Communications Intern

Serve your community. Make a difference. Grow your career.
MEANINGFUL WORK awaits you here at the City of North Las Vegas.

We serve one of the largest and culturally diverse cities in the nation, and our community continues to grow. If you value Accountability, Communication, and Teamwork, you will find that CNLV is a great workplace to be!

You MATTER here.
A paid intern is an essential member of our team.
We invite you to APPLY and help contribute to CNLV’S growing success! 

Before you start the application, thoroughly review the essential information and selection process outlined below.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION 

THE ROLE

The Communications Intern will support the communications department with writing press releases, working on newsletters, photography and video editing. In addition, the Intern will assist the department with daily office tasks which includes but is not limited to the following: research, data entry, department coordination, etc.

FILING DEADLINE: The first 25 applications submitted or 11:59pm, Monday, June 30, 2025, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

Pay Considerations 
The hourly pay for this position is: $15 - $19 (based on education level).

Work Schedule
This position is scheduled to work up to 20 hours weekly between Monday and Thursday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

Part-Time/Temporary Position

• This position is a part time/temporary position and does not include health or medical benefits.
• Hours for this position will not exceed 935 per calendar year (see weekly hours for this position under work schedule).

Submit a Complete Application

• For your application to be considered, you MUST fully complete an online application by providing sufficient information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications, attaching required documentation, and answering ALL questions provided.
• Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this announcement and click “SUBMIT” at the end of your application.
• Required Attachments: 
  1)    Resume
  2)    Letter of Intent
  3)    Most Recent Unofficial Transcript

Environment 

• Works in a normal office environment where there is little or no physical discomfort associated with changes in weather or discomfort associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
• Employee may be required to work an alternative or flexible schedule, outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 pounds, and may be required to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and /or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• May occasionally work outside in all types of weather.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate would possess strong communication skills; demonstrate proficiency in AP Stylebook, background in Journalism; and exhibit general computer skills related to desktop productivity applications, graphic design software, etc. 

The ideal candidate would also be a self-starter and detailed-oriented as well as possess exemplary phone and email etiquette, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.