ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

Benefit Services Division

 This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures

100 N. 15th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $15.00 Hourly

Grade: 04

Open Until Business Needs Are Met

Will work with student's schedule

Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) Benefit Services Division (BSD), responsible for the healthcare needs of over 60,000 state employees and their dependents, is excited to announce an opening for a Benefits Communications Intern. This part-time position, requiring 10-15 hours per week, is an ideal opportunity for undergraduate or graduate students majoring in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or a related field. The intern will join a small, yet ambitious corporate communications team, contributing to vital communication strategies and projects.

Located on the Capitol Mall at 15th Ave and Adams St, the role offers a flexible arrangement with the majority of the work being remote, and only 1-2 days per week potentially required in the office. This internship is available for the spring, summer and fall of 2025 to 2026, with possible extensions. It's a perfect chance for students to apply their academic skills in a real-world setting, gain valuable experience in corporate communications, and make a meaningful contribution to the health and wellness of state employees and their families.

General Duties

• Assist in the content creation and design development of marketing materials for employee benefits. 
• Assist with website content administration and editing/proofreading. 
• Post website content and imagery through Drupal, a content management system (CMS). 
• Assist with the creation and distribution of internal emails, news stories, blogs, signage, videos, etc.
• Support implementation of employee engagement campaigns.
• Help staff company events and internal meetings.
  

Planned Projects:

• Employee Benefits Newsletter Content Plan and Content Writing 
• New Hire Benefits Communication review and analysis 
• Social Media Postings & Video Scripts 
• Wellness Event Flyers
  

Knowledge Gained:

• Project Planning and Management 
• Government Service 
• Samples for Portfolio 
• Resume Review

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree program, majoring in Marketing, Mass Communications or a related field - juniors and seniors preferred. 
• Impeccable writing skills, grammar and storytelling style.
• Please include portfolio pieces with your application. Coursework is acceptable. 
• Affinity for digital technologies and communications. 
• Extremely detail-oriented with strong attention to follow-through. 
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. 
• Flexible in work functions and duties with strong teamwork skills. 
• Proficient in Google programs (Docs, Sheets, Slides). 
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite products a plus, but not required.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance.