About the role#
The Community Engagement Intern supports outreach initiatives that strengthen relationships between Austin PBS and the local community. This role offers hands-on experience in event coordination, partnership development, and public engagement. You will work both independently and collaboratively to help the organization connect with Central Texans.
What you'll do#
- Assist in organizing community events, workshops, and screenings to ensure smooth logistics.
- Support outreach by researching and connecting with local organizations, schools, and community partners.
- Help develop and distribute promotional materials.
- Attend and participate in community events to represent the organization.
- Collect and analyze feedback from events to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain community contact lists, partnership records, and event documentation.
- Assist with administrative tasks related to engagement projects.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate enrollment in an accredited college or university degree program.
- Pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Availability for a minimum of 13 weeks.
- Ability to commit to 15-20 hours weekly.
- Willingness to work in a hybrid capacity.
- Interest in community outreach, public engagement, and nonprofit or media work.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented approach to tasks.
- Ability to attend occasional evening and weekend events.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 26, 2027 to May 7, 2027).
- Compensation: $20 per hour.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
About Austin PBS
Austin PBS is a community-supported, locally-owned broadcast media station based in Austin, Texas. Founded in 1962, the nonprofit produces over 130 hours of original content annually. It serves the Central Texas region by focusing on arts, culture, news, and education. The organization maintains a staff of 51 to 200 employees.
How to get in at Austin PBS
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