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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Communications Internship - Summer/Fall 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa
Communications Internship - Summer/Fall 2026
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Communications Internship - Summer/Fall 2026
Location
Des Moines - 50314 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Internship
Job Number
26-02249
Agency
225 Corrections - Community Based Corrections - Des Moines
Opening Date
02/19/2026
Closing Date
3/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-DNP
Point of Contact
doc5thinterns@iowa.gov
To Apply
Please submit a completed application via the Government Jobs website and attach a current resume and college transcripts.
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Job Description
The 5th District has exciting Communications internship opportunities for Summer and Fall 2026. This role offers hands-on experiences with real-world projects that support staff, strengthen communication, and enhance community engagement. Please note that these internship opportunities areunpaid.
Key Responsibilities
Create and update content for newsletters, training materials, and web page content (writing, editing, basic design, photos/video, and graphics)
Support a variety of district initiatives that will allow you to sharpen your graphic design, communications, and more
Attend team meetings, events, and occasional outreach activities
Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age
Must be currently enrolled at an accredited educational institution
Preferred majors/coursework include, but are not limited to, Advertising, Business, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or Graphic Design
Must be proficient in Canva for creating graphics, training materials, and photo/video content
Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills with excellent attention to detail
Creative, flexible, organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Comfortable being in a criminal justice environment
Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality
Internship Details
Hours:Up to 20 hours/week (Flexible based on student needs)
Location:Des Moines
Start Date:May 2026 (Summer Experience) or September 2026 (Fall Experience)
Pay:Unpaid (professional experience and portfolio-building opportunities)
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026 (Summer Experience) or July 31, 2026 (Fall Experience)
To apply, please submit a completed application via the Government Jobs website and attach a current resume and college transcripts.
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federalRight to Worklaws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants for positions in this class must be currently enrolled students in a degree program at an accredited educational institution, as determined by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise.
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/AdministrativeIntern-00705.pdf) .
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Which semester are you interested in joining us?
Summer 2026 (May-August 2026)
Fall 2026 (September-December 2026)
Spring 2027 (January-April 2027)
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What is your current major or area of study?
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How did you hear about our internship program?
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How many college credits will you have completed by the start date of this internship?
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Will this internship be for college credit?
Yes
No
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I understand that a complete application requires me to upload my current resume and college transcripts.
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
State of Iowa
Agency
225 Corrections - Community Based Corrections - Des Moines
Address
1000 Washington Ave
Des Moines, Iowa, 50314
Website
https://doc.iowa.gov/find-facility/fifth-district
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