Community Engagement Intern
Title: Community Engagement Intern
Classification: Regular/Part-Time/Non-Exempt
Department: Community Engagement
Report To: Community Engagement Manager
Rate: Minimum Wage
Revised Date: 01/01/2026
Summary: This internship is ideal for a student who has a passion for supporting and participating in events, learning about broadcast television, and enjoys working in a creative environment. Our ideal team player is mission-driven with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work well under pressure.
Essential Functions:
- Supports the Community Engagement team in planning, preparing for, and staffing station and community events, including but not limited to fundraising events, station tours, farmers’ markets, and community fairs.
- Assists with the coordination and on-site execution of station and community outreach activities.
- Participates in on-air fundraising efforts and provides administrative support during pledge drives.
- Provides administrative support for station arts initiatives, including the PBS KVIE Gallery and the annual Art Auction.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Must be mission-driven and passionate about the role of public media.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Clear, open, and proactive communication skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
- Collaborative and works effectively with diverse stakeholders as a team.
- Positively and professionally represents PBS KVIE throughout the community.
- Experience working with Canva and WordPress is a plus.
- Junior, Senior, or Graduate student majoring in Business Administration, Event/Hospitality Management, Technology, Media, Communications, or related field.
- One year of general office/clerical experience is preferred.
- Must have a valid California driver’s license and meet insurance standards.
- Available to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Local travel required.
Physical Requirements:
| Description | 0 – 24% | 25 – 49% | 50 – 74% | 75 – 100% |
| Vision: Must be able to read a computer screen for long periods of time and scrutinize various reports. | X | |||
| Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate in person and by phone. | X | |||
| Manual Dexterity: Must be able to write, type, and use the phone system. | X | |||
| Standing/Walking | X | |||
| Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling | X | |||
| Lifting/Pushing/Pulling up to 30lbs. | X | |||
| Note: The physical requirements listed may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. | ||||
