COMMUNITY RELATIONS INTERN SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Updated: Dec 24, 2024 - The Community Relations Intern is a motivated individual in the process of earning or recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in a community relations or communications-related field, who demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. This individual has a keen interest in community relations, social sciences, environmental sciences, anthropology, or business administration, and possesses excellent attention to detail average research, and above-average reasoning skills. With the ability to accept delegated assignments and work moderately independently, the intern must work effectively in a team environment to address department challenges.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Community Relations Intern Resume
  • Social Media Management
  • Event Planning
  • Content Creation
  • Data Analysis
  • Public Speaking
  • Community Outreach
  • CRM Software
  • Graphic Design
  • Blogging
  • Research
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Creativity
  • Empathy
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail

Summary of Community Relations Intern Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BA in Public Relations with 1 year of Experience

  • Entering Senior year of college
  • Involvement in philanthropic activities
  • Adaptability and ability to learn quickly in a high-pressure environment
  • Local travel (the ability to attend events, required a couple of times during internship)
  • Excellent oral and written communication and attention to detail skills
  • Ambitious self-starter who has demonstrated the ability to contribute as an effective team member
  • Takes ownership and accountability of projects and responsibilities
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated motivation and initiative to succeed
  • Knowledge and interest in Ace Hardware Corporation

2. BA in Communications with 2 years of Experience

  • Working toward a Bachelor’s degree or recent graduate
  • Involvement in campus leadership activities, college sports, club sports 
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and cultural competency
  • The ability to interact comfortably with people from all walks of life
  • Professionalism in all interactions with fans, corporate partners, fellow MNUFC staff members, and MNUFC players, executives, and coaches
  • Must be punctuality and accountability
  • Excellent organization skills with strong oral and written communication skills
  • Positive attitude and enjoy working with new people
  • The ability to take direction and feedback
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and database entry

3. BA in Marketing with 1 year of Experience

  • Must be in the process of earning a Bachelor's degree in a community relations or a communications-related field, or earned a degree in a community relations or a communications-related field within the previous 12 months.
  • Ability to work with personnel at all levels of the company in a “team” environment to achieve optimal solutions to department challenges
  • The ability to accept delegated assignments, work with moderate independence
  • Average research ability and above-average reasoning skills
  • Experience working with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Must have great attention to detail
  • Interest in social sciences, environmental sciences, anthropology, or business administration is preferred.
  • Strong interest in community relations
  • Strong work ethic, self-motivated, dependable, and punctual