Public Involvement Intern

Public Involvement Intern

Location: Houston, TX
Job Type: Internship (Full-time)

About the Company

HillDay Public Relations, Inc. is an independent Houston-based, full-service public relations consulting agency specializing in public involvement, program and construction management support, and workforce development services. Since 2010, we have helped clients achieve strategic objectives through intentional communication, advocacy, and creative solutions. With a team of professionals boasting over 150 years of combined experience, we provide turnkey public relations, corporate communications, government relations, and community engagement services.

Job Summary

HillDay Public Relations, Inc. is seeking a Public Involvement Intern to support public engagement and outreach efforts for major infrastructure projects. This internship provides hands-on experience in stakeholder relations, event planning, and communications. The ideal candidate is a motivated student or recent graduate with a passion for public affairs, community engagement, and infrastructure development.

Key Responsibilities

• Public Engagement & Outreach
  • Assist in the development and execution of public involvement programs for infrastructure projects.
  • Support community engagement initiatives, stakeholder communications, and public outreach efforts.
  • Help plan and coordinate public meetings, hearings, and community events.
• Communication & Content Development
  • Assist in creating public engagement materials, including fact sheets, newsletters, social media content, and website updates.
  • Draft presentations, talking points, and key messaging for public meetings and stakeholder outreach.
  • Research and compile stakeholder contact lists, demographics, and community insights.
• Event Planning & Support
  • Assist in organizing logistics for public meetings, groundbreakings, and community events.
  • Help set up and staff events, including distributing materials and engaging with attendees.
  • Maintain event records and track public feedback.
• Project Coordination & Research
  • Support the development of Public Involvement Plans and outreach strategies.
  • Conduct research on best practices for community engagement and public participation.
  • Maintain stakeholder correspondence and track public inquiries.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Public Relations, Communications, Political Science, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in public affairs, government relations, or infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and social media platforms.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Spanish or other language proficiency is a plus.
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for public events.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• The intern will primarily work in an office environment but may attend outdoor community events and stakeholder meetings.
• May involve prolonged periods of sitting, working on a computer, and occasional event setup.
• Must be able to travel locally as needed.

Internship Details & Benefits

• Duration: Summer 2025
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Compensation: Paid Internship
• Work Location: In-Person, Houston, TX.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HillDay Public Relations, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under the law.