Community Relations Intern

Fall 2025 – In-Person
Dates: August 31, 2026 – December 4, 2026

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The Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region (ELC) is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides services to families, children, and child care providers in the seven counties that comprise northern Florida’s Big Bend Region: Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla.

The ELC seeks dynamic students who want a hands-on internship experience to support various departments and units.

Important Facts:

• Internship positions are scheduled for at least 12 hours per week and the ELC is flexible with scheduling intern hours around class schedules
• This position will receive a stipend
• Criminal background screen required and ELC participates in the E-Verify system
• One semester required; two semesters preferred

Qualifications:

• Junior, Senior, or Graduate-level classification in Business, Hospitality/Tourism, or Public Relations, or related field
• Candidate should have strong MS Office skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, be a team player, and be detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks to achieve the highest productivity while maintaining work quality
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• GPA equal to or greater than 3.0

Duties:

• Assist with the development of signature event, campaigns, initiatives and meeting planning
• Assist with the management of various events and activities (including planning, and logistics).
• Assist in proactive community outreach activities and strategy
• Assist with child care resources and referrals
• Assist with the facilitation of internal and external communications
• Assist with preparing action plans, program and close-out reports

Supervisors: and Aun-Drey Brown and Gabby Aboki

To apply, email your cover letter and resume, specifying the “Community Relations Intern” position in the subject line of the email, to: ELCemployment@elcbigbend.org.

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