CONTRACTUAL WORKER - COMMUNICATIONS STUDENT INTERN (DuQuoin State Fair)

Job Requisition ID: 48724
Closing Date:
​Agency: Department of Agriculture
Class Title: CONTRACTUAL WORKER - 10000 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $16.55/hour
Job Type: Hourly
Category: Part Time 
County: Perry; Jackson; Jefferson; Marion; Randolph; Washington
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: 

 

 

We are seeking to hire a summer intern for the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s Communication Office. Duties include assisting staff in creating press releases, social media posts, taking photos and producing videos for the Illinois Department of Agriculture. This is a perfect opportunity for a student looking to gain experience in the field of communications and be involved with a busy, public-facing state agency. The internship also provides a one-of-a-kind experience to work behind the scenes on the DuQuoin State Fair and learn how an event of this magnitude is covered by the media, how to handle the public relations demands and how to successfully promote the event online. Our ideal candidate is a communications major who wants to enter the public or media relations field upon completing college. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply and experience a wide range of learning opportunities the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

This internship is expected to be from August 4th - September 5th, 2025

 

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• PARTICIPATES IN AN AGENCY-SPONSORED PROGRAM FOR A PERIOD OF NOT TO EXCEED FOUR (4) YEARS
• ASSISTS PROFESSIONAL STAFF IN CREATING SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS FOR ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
• ASSIST IN TAKING PHOTOS AND PRODUCING VIDEOS FOR THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
• PERFORMS OTHE DUTIES AS REQUIRED OR ASSIGNED WHICH ARE REASONABLE WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE DUTIES ENUMERATED ABOVE

Minimum Qualifications

• REQURIES KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND MENTAL DEVELOPMENT EQUIVELENT TO THE COMPLETION OF HIGH SCHOOL AND ACTIVE ENROLLMENT AT A COLLEGE.

Preferred Qualifications

• PREFERS BASIC PROFICIENCY IN COMPUTER PROGRAMS SUCH AS MICROSOFT OFFICE SUTIE PRODUCTS (SUCH AS OUTLOOK, WORD AND EXCEL) AND ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD.
• PREFERS EXPERIENCE CREATING STATIC AND DYNAMIC SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT AND MANAGING VARIOUS SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
•  PREFERS EXPERIENCE MAINTAINING WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS.

 

Conditions of Employment

• REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO SUCCESSFULLY PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK.

Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm/Monday - Friday
Work Location: 655 Executive Dr., DuQuoin, IL
Agency Contact: Bureau of Human Resources
Email: AGR.HumanResources@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-5099
Posting Group: Arts, Design & Cultural

The Illinois Department of Agriculture administers an annual budget of approximately $200 million and employs more than 400 people statewide, with several hundred more seasonal employees hired during the summer to support the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair.  Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the State's land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed, feed, and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the State's horse racing programs.

 

AGR values employees with different backgrounds