A sense of community, friendly people, and beautiful scenery are some of the qualities that make Ferguson Township a special place for our approximately 18,000 residents. Ferguson Township residents live close to downtown State College yet are able to enjoy the scenic vistas and stunning landscapes of rural Ferguson — combining the best of two worlds.
Ferguson Township provides essential services to residents throughout the year. Our Public Works crews are hard at work making our Township roads, public areas, and shared walking and bicycle paths look and function at their best. They strive daily to make improvements for the good of the Township.
Ferguson Township has also been ranked as the fifth best suburb in Pennsylvania and one of the state’s safest communities. We’re also a bike-friendly community.
Ferguson Township is dedicated to communicating with residents and providing opportunities to be heard, from monthly e-Newsletters and biannual print newsletters, to quarterly gatherings over Coffee & Conversation and forums for homeowner and condo associations.
Job Description(s):
Strategic Communications Intern – Facilitating communication and outreach efforts; prepping/planning to communicate the importance, impact and benefits and services of Ferguson Township; assist with strategic planning and implementation of public engagement; review and recommend materials; coordinate and attend site/field visits for observation; participate in brainstorming and conceptual planning discussions; assist with recording podcasts and videos; creating content for social media, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Community Engagement and Communications Assistant – Facilitating communication and outreach efforts; prepping/planning to communicate the importance, impact and benefits of trees and rules and regulations pertinent to Ferguson Township ; assist with strategic planning and implementation to public engagement; review and recommend materials presented by Tree Commission; coordinate and attend site/field visits for observation; participate in brainstorming and conceptual planning discussions; assist with recording podcasts and videos; creating content for social media, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Parks and Recreation Assistant – Facilitating communication and outreach efforts; prepping and planning communication plans; assist with strategic approach to public engagement; review and recommend materials presented by public, consultant and staff; coordinate and attend site/field visits for observation; participate in brainstorming and conceptual planning discussions.
Position Availability: 10-15 hours/week
Program Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 -5
Site Supervisor: Molly Steele-Schrimp
Site Location: 3147 Research Drive, State College, PA 16801
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