Public Relations & Event Intern

Interested applicants should send their resume and a brief cover letter to jobs@halfstreetgroup.com. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be accepted.

All Half Street Group internships are paid and in-person. Our offices are located in downtown Providence near the Michael Van Leesten Pedestrian Bridge and steps from Plant City.

Half Street Group, one of Rhode Island’s fastest growing strategic communications and public relations agencies, offers part-time, paid interns to support its public relations practice.

These positions offer hands-on experience in media relations, event planning, digital communications, and social media strategy. Applicants should share the forward-looking, socially-conscious values that our clients cherish.

These internships will run from May through August 2025, with flexible start and end dates based on academic schedules. This role will be in-person only. Half Street has an office on South Main Street in Downtown Providence steps from Plant City and the Michael Van Leesten Memorial Pedestrian Bridge.

Position Summary

The PR & Event Intern will assist in planning and executing client events, managing media relations, and supporting public-facing communications efforts. This role offers the opportunity to gain experience in event coordination, community engagement, and media outreach while working closely with Half Street’s PR Account Director, Account Executives, and Digital & Social Media Specialist.

Responsibilities:

  • Support event planning by attending team and client meetings

  • Assist with event logistics, including coordinating vendors, managing RSVPs, and organizing event materials

  • Provide on-site support during client events, ensuring smooth execution and audience engagement

  • Develop social media content and graphics for event promotion

  • Proofread and edit public-facing materials, including press releases and client communications

  • Conduct media monitoring and compile post-event client coverage reports

Qualifications & Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite; experience with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite is a plus

  • Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment

  • Passion for working with mission-driven organizations that create positive change

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a team

Half Street Vision Statement

Half Street Group strives to maintain a reputation as a diverse and inclusive workplace that prioritizes belonging and acceptance. We aspire to be the state’s leading public relations, public affairs, and content strategy agency. Our agency provides a model of best and replicable PR practices for fail-fast and impact-minded leaders.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Half Street believes that diverse groups generate better and more engaged strategies. We actively oppose discrimination on the basis of race, gender identity or expression, sexuality, religion, age, physical ability or military service. We aim to secure and maintain a reputation as a diverse and inclusive workplace that prioritizes belonging and acceptance.

Research shows that women and applicants of color are often less likely to apply for positions where they do not have all the requisite experience. If this job is appealing to you and if it’s a role that offers you an opportunity for growth, we want to hear from you even if your resume isn’t a perfect match on paper.

Qualifications

All members of the Half Street Group team share a passion for working with clients who make a positive, progressive social impact in their communities. This position is geared toward a student in the process of earning a bachelor’s degree and should also possess:

→ Strong written and oral communication skills

→ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Docs; experience with Canva a plus

→ Ability to work on multiple tasks with strong organizational and time-management skills

→ Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills

Location

This is a full-time, hybrid position based at our South Main Street office in downtown Providence, RI.

Wage

$21.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

Half Street believes that diverse groups generate better and more engaged strategies. We actively oppose discrimination on the basis of race, gender identity or expression, sexuality, religion, age, physical ability or military service. We aim to secure and maintain a reputation as a diverse and inclusive workplace that prioritizes belonging and acceptance.

Research shows that women and applicants of color are often less likely to apply for positions where they do not have all the requisite experience. If this job is appealing to you and if it’s a role that offers you with an opportunity for growth, we want to hear from you even if your resume isn’t a perfect match on paper.

To Apply

To apply for this position, please send a PDF cover letter and resume to jobs@halfstreetgroup.com