Marketing Intern (Communication) - Recreation

Marketing Intern (Communication) - Recreation

Salary

$16.00 Hourly

Location

Lincoln, NE

Job Type

Part time temporary

Job Number

202600563T

Department

Parks and Recreation Department

Division

Recreation

Opening Date

10/13/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Posting Information

Lincoln Parks and Recreation is looking for a Marketing Intern (Communication) - Recreation to join our team.

In this role, youll support the Recreation section by creating clear, engaging written content that highlights programs, facilities, community stories, and department initiatives. This position focuses on storytelling, newsletters, articles, and other written materials that strengthen the department's communication with the public. You will gain experience in interviewing, feature writing, editorial planning, and community-centered communication work.

• Develop stories featuring recreation programs, staff, participants and community impact
• Assist with developing communication templates
• Create flyers, brochures, and update online content
• Promote and assist with Recreation events and community outreach

Work Schedule: Variable hours available Monday through Sunday, 10-15 hours per week

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; creative and collaborative mindset
• Ability to manage multiple writing projects, meet deadlines, and contribute ideas to content planning efforts
• Comfortable working flexible hours during evenings/weekends to support events and programming

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 19 years of age

Valid Driver's License

Temporary, on call, and seasonal positions with the City are not eligible for benefits.

01

I understand that applicants will be screened based upon the information listed on their application and their responses to all of the following Supplemental Questions. All employers, work and volunteer experience, and education described in the following Supplemental Questions must also be listed on the application. A resume cannot be used as a substitute for any part of the application or supplemental questions. I understand that failure to list all employers and education, and to describe related work duties on the application and Supplemental Questions could be cause for rejection based on insufficient information.

• Yes
• No

02

I understand that this position is unclassified and not eligible for benefits.

• Yes
• No

03

Applicants for this position must be at least 19 years of age. Are you 19 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have college-level coursework in journalism, communications, marketing, or related field?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience with any of the following? (select all that apply)

• Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Microsoft programs (including Outlook, Word, Excel)
• WordPress or Squarespace websites
• Social Media management tools (Tweetdeck, Hootsuite)
• None

06

Do you have experience social media account(s) for a business or non-profit?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience writing for a journal, newspaper, blog or other content provider?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you hold a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County

Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302

Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508

Phone (402) 441-7597

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm