Intern - Communication and Outreach at Town of Clayton – Clayton, North Carolina

* Salary Grade SG100 * * Recruitment Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00 *

* Work Location is Town Hall Clayton, NC (Johnston County) *

The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Communication and Outreach Intern for the Communication and Outreach Department. The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts.

The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.

The purpose of the Communication & Outreach Internship is to provide hands-on experience in municipal communications with a focus on videography, photography, and visual storytelling. The intern will assist the Town of Clayton’s Communication and Outreach Department in producing video content that supports public information, transparency, and community engagement initiatives.

•Assist with planning, filming, editing, and producing video content for Town communication platforms
•Capture video footage and photos of Town services, events, staff, and community programs
•Support the production of short-form videos for social media, the Town website, and internal communications
•Assist with developing standardized video formats, templates, and branding elements
•Provide support for livestreaming public meetings, including operating cameras and live video switching equipment
•Work collaboratively with Communication & Outreach staff and other Town departments to gather content and story ideas
•Assist with organizing and managing video files and digital media assets

Learning Outcomes:

•Develop foundational and advanced videography skills, including camera operation, framing, lighting, and audio capture
•Learn video editing techniques using industry-standard software
•Understand how video supports public information, transparency, and community engagement
•Gain experience working within a professional local government communications team
•Strengthen time management, project planning, and collaboration skills
•Create a portfolio of professional video content produced for real-world municipal communication efforts

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES:

Candidates should possess creativity and an interest in storytelling through video and digital media. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, and the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines. Basic knowledge of videography, video editing, and digital media production is preferred. Familiarity with cameras, microphones, lighting equipment, and editing software is beneficial.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

College student pursuing coursework in Communications, Media Production, Film, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. Experience with photography, video production, social media content creation, or school media programs is preferred.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

•Must be available to attend occasional evening public meetings or community events
•Schedule will be coordinated with the Communication and Outreach Department based on academic requirements and project needs

OR

Depending on the position, the Town may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

*SUBMIT OFFICIAL APPLICATION USING THE TOWN'S CAREER WEBSITE*

https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/

If you have technical issues submitting your application, please call the NEOGOV (governmentjobs.com) Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the Human Resources Office. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. To check the status of your application, please log on to your NEOGOV account and click “Application Status”. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Normal processing time for applications is 30-45 days from the closing date of the posting.

To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders. Degrees must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resume’s on the on-line application) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an on-line application form. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. Effective October 1, 2025, in accordance with North Carolina state law, all applicants for positions that involve working with children in any capacity are required to undergo criminal history record checks conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Credit and motor checks are required for some administrative, finance and operational positions. Applicants will be required to take and pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment. Depending on the position, employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol screens throughout their employment. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave, State Health Plan, and various other benefits. Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at:https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/251/Benefits.

When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.

Applications may be reviewed to determine if applicants education and experience is more applicable to other vacant positions within the Town.