Date Opened: Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 AM

Close Date: Friday, February 06, 2026 12:00 AM

Department: Storm Water Services Department

Salary: $19.00 - $20.00 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development

• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services

• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

This internship is based in Charlotte Storm Water Services with the Communications Team. The position requires a creative, collaborative, and dependable individual interested in learning all aspects of internal and external communications. The intern will contribute to the development of written and visual content for a variety of audiences and assist with events. This internship is a full-time, paid summer position offering hands-on experience in a team environment.

Salary Offering: $20.00/hr.

Please note that this internship position is not eligible for employee benefits.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the team members to develop creative design concepts
• Write and edit written copy using AP style guidelines
• Photograph staff and projects and retouch images
• Create print and digital materials
• Adhere to brand guidelines and complete projects according to deadline
• Receive feedback and make necessary changes
• Print/photocopy/scan materials
• Assist with events
• Perform other administrative tasks and duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook.
• Beginner-level Adobe Creative Cloud skills including Photoshop, InDesign, etc.
• Basic knowledge of layouts, color, and other graphic design fundamentals
• Basic knowledge of photography fundamentals
• Creative and analytical skills
• Customer services skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships
• Ability to perform within an integrated, fast-paced team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred enrollment in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, Public Administration, or similar program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled as undergraduate college student with course study in graphic design / communications / related curriculum

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email [email protected].

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

BENEEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.