Digital Intern - Governor's Office - College

Are you an undergraduate or graduate-level student interested in digital communication, video editing, graphic design, influencer strategy, coding, or digital services? If you are looking for an opportunity to gain hands-on digital experience, the Pennsylvania's Office of the Governor has the perfect opportunity for you! The Office of Digital Strategy is looking for a motivated Digital Intern for the upcoming 2026 Summer session. The internship is expected to run late May 2026 to August 2026. Share your innovation and creativity with us and jumpstart your career with practical real-world experience!

The Office of the Governor's Office of Digital Strategy is charged with leading the Governor's online communications and Pennsylvanians' experiences online. We work in social media, influencer management, web and software design, and pretty much anything having to do with the Internet. We want your ideas, concepts, and solutions!

As a Digital Intern, you will get a chance to experience all areas of digital strategy, from social content and design to digital services. There will be time and space to develop expertise within our internal departments.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Internship, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch period.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) up to one day per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

• Current enrollment in a undergraduate or graduate degree program. (Graduates from Spring of 2026 may also be considered for this program)
• Good academic standing (2.5 GPA or higher).
• Pennsylvania residency or enrollment at a Pennsylvania college or university.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be currently studying or have graduated with a degree in communications, advertising and marketing, electronic and digital media communication, or a similar major or degree program.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Your application must include a resume.
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.