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Social Media Student Worker - Springfield

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

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Date:  May 27, 2026
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62702

Job Requisition ID:  56409

Job Requisition ID: 56409
Opening Date:
Closing Date:
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Class Title: CONTRACTUAL WORKER - 10000 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: 18.81/HOUR
Job Type: Hourly
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: 

 

Position Overview

We are seeking to hire a student worker for the Office of Communications.  Duties include assisting staff in creating press releases, social media posts, taking photos and producing videos for the Illinois State Fair. 

 

This is a perfect opportunity for a student looking to gain experience in the field of communications, to be involved with one of the most popular events in Illinois.  The intership provides a one of a kind experience seeing how an event of this magnitutude is covered by the media and how to handle the public relations demands that come with hosting the Illinois State Fair.  This internship will take place from August 10th, 2026 - August 23rd, 2026.  

 

Our ideal candidate is a communications major who wants to enter the public or media relations field upon completing school.  We encourage all qualified applicants to apply and experience a summer of fun at the fair. 

 

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application.  Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

 

 

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.

Job Responsibilities

  • Supports professional staff in generating social media posts for the Illinois State Fair
  • Assists in gathering content by taking photos and videos during the fair
  • Contributes suggestions for timely and engaging posts utilizing knowledge of social media trends
  • Assists with general office work including answering the phone, performing data entry, and answering basic questions from the public
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school.
  • Requires active enrollment at a college.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
  • Prefers experience working in a business or public organization creating social media posts.
  • Prefers experience maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires the ability to successfully pass a background check and self disclosure of criminal history.

​Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Headquarter Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Bureau of Human Resources
Email: AGR.HumanResources@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-5099
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support

 

 

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com


Nearest Major Market: Springfield

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