Public Affairs Intern

LocationLos Altos, CA

SetupHybrid

LevelEntry

Posted1d ago

Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is hiring a Public Affairs Intern to support community outreach and engagement efforts, working in a hybrid schedule at their Administrative Office in Los Altos, CA, with a start date of January 2027.

Role: Public Affairs Intern
Organization: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Location: Los Altos, CA
Work setup: Hybrid
Level: Entry
Category: Communications & Marketing

The role

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) is seeking a Public Affairs Intern to support community outreach and engagement efforts, including representing Midpen at community events, developing social media content, and collaborating with community partners.

What you'll do

Represent Midpen at community events and workshops
Develop content for social media and digital communications
Collaborate with community partner organizations
Assist in the planning and execution of public events
Assist with general communications tasks as assigned

What it takes

Current enrollment in an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree program, or trade school in a relevant field or a recent graduate (within the last 12 months)
Background in public affairs, communications, public relations, marketing, policy and government, journalism, community relations, event management, customer service or a similar field
Experience with event management, social media platforms and tools, website content management systems and email marketing platforms
Possession of a valid California driver’s license

What you'll bring

Community outreach and engagementSocial media content developmentEvent managementPublic relationsCommunicationsCollaboration with community partners

Frequently asked questions

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located at Midpen’s Administrative Office in Los Altos, CA, with a hybrid work schedule.

What is the compensation for this internship?

Compensation is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required for this internship?

Key qualifications include current enrollment in a relevant degree program, background in public affairs, and experience with event management and social media tools.

How do I apply for this internship?

Applications can be submitted through the Green Jobs Board - greenjobsearch.org.

How to apply

Apply directly on Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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