Job Description

Overview

The Marketing & Communications Co-op will support the Department's mission to promote financial literacy and consumer awareness by assisting in the development, distribution, and promotion of educational and fraud prevention materials. The individual in this role will work collaboratively with DFR's Education and Outreach teams and the Department's Public Information and Outreach Coordinator to strengthen public understanding of DFR's role and available resources.

This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours, duration 4 to 6 months and a minimum of 32 hours of work per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the creation and dissemination of digital and print content to promote financial literacy and consumer protection initiatives.
• Support communication efforts across multiple platforms, including the DFR website, newsletters, and social media.
• Collaborate with DFR staff to plan and promote educational events and outreach campaigns.
• Contribute to the development of communication strategies that enhance statewide awareness of DFR's resources and consumer protection work.
• Assist in analyzing engagement data to inform future outreach efforts.

Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related discipline.
• Strong writing, editing, and digital communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, digital marketing tools, and content management systems.
• Attention to detail, creativity, and an interest in public service and consumer education.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and manage multiple projects.

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain experience developing communication materials in a state government setting.
• Strengthen skills in digital outreach, campaign planning, and stakeholder engagement.
• Learn how public agencies promote consumer education and build trust with the community.
• Contribute directly to statewide efforts that protect Vermonters and promote financial well-being.

Who May Apply

This position, Paid Internship - Marketing and Communications Co-Op - Temporary (Job Requisition #55845), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours, and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Mary.Richter@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related discipline.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.