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Job Description
Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Intern - Public Affairs.
About the institution:
Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.
Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400, with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African American, and 22% are White.
We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.
We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.
We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Core Responsibilities:
Support presidential, public affairs and university communications efforts
Assist with drafting and editing campus communications, announcements, briefing materials and other written content.
Conduct research and gather information to support presidential remarks, talking points and communications.
Assist with communications related to university priorities, initiatives and issues affecting Nevada State and higher education.
Assist with public affairs, government relations and community engagement
Research higher education, government and public policy issues relevant to Nevada State University.
Assist with preparing background materials and briefings for meetings with community leaders, elected officials, government partners and other external stakeholders.
Help track legislative, governmental and community issues that may affect the university.
Support university efforts to strengthen relationships with community and public-sector partners.
Assist with digital communications and university storytelling
Help develop content highlighting university programs, events, students, faculty and…