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Community Engagement Intern (Fall 2025)

Zipline

Zipline

Dallas, TX, USA
USD 32-36 / hour
Posted on Jun 4, 2025

About Zipline

Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world’s most urgent and complex access challenges by building the first instant logistics system that serves all humans equally. Leveraging expertise in robotics and autonomy, Zipline designs, builds, and operates a fleet of cutting edge, autonomous delivery drones. We serve tens of millions of people around the world.

Joining Zipline’s Emerging Talent program as an intern is an opportunity to contribute to our promise of building a system that provides equitable access to critical healthcare supplies for millions of people. We believe that internships are more than just opportunities to learn by watching or doing low level tasks. We expect our interns to take on meaningful work that actively contributes to moving Zipline’s mission forward, while learning real-world skills that will serve them in their careers for the long term.

Join us, and build the future of logistics with the best humans around!

About the Community Engagement Team

Zipline's Community Engagement Team plays an important public facing role in Zipline's operations. They are responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with local government officials, civic organizations, business groups, neighborhoods, and schools. Their work helps individuals and organizations understand the impact of Zipline's service on the community, job creation, and the future of a logistics system that serves all humans equally.

About the Role

Does creating and maintaining important relationships with multiple layers of stakeholders within local communities come naturally to you? Are you an engaging communicator who drives powerful narratives to create excitement and adoption of big and bold ideas? This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about community building, communications, and social impact. You’ll help design and implement strategies to engage our community members, strengthen partnerships, and support outreach initiatives.

What You'll Do
  • Assist in planning, promoting, and executing community events, workshops, and virtual meetups
  • Support the development of content for newsletters, social media, and other communication channels
  • Respond to community inquiries and engage with members across platforms
  • Conduct research on community needs, trends, and engagement strategies
  • Help track engagement metrics and compile reports on community feedback and outcomes
  • Provide general administrative support to the community engagement team
What You'll Bring
  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Passion for community building and social impact
  • Experience with social media platforms and/or digital tools for community engagement (e.g., Slack, Facebook Groups)
  • Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Creative thinker who brings enthusiasm and initiative
  • A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is preferred
  • Bilingual proficiency (e.g., English and Spanish) is strongly preferred

What Else You Need to Know

Our internships are full-time positions. We will host our Fall 2025 interns from September to December.

The starting cash range for this role is $32 - 36 / hour. Please note that this is a target, starting cash range for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for this role. The final cash pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and working location. The total compensation package for this role may also include: overtime pay; commuter benefits; paid sick time; and more.

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.

We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

Zipline is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your point of contact at Zipline know if you require any accommodations throughout your interview process.