Temporary Student Intern - Communications/Community Relations
General Description
Irvine Ranch Water District is currently accepting applications for a Temporary Student Intern position in Communications/Community Relations. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is 8:00 AM on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit applications early. Candidates who submit applications after the first review deadline are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline.
The Position
Under direct supervision, assists the Communications/Community Relations team with various duties focusing on community outreach and engagement, event planning, education outreach tours and presentations; helping staff with writing, educating, informing, and building consensus through community outreach events, programs, and initiatives; as well as internal communications. Temporary Student Interns will receive hands-on training emphasizing teamwork, independence, and building relationships in the community and industry.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Student Intern is a temporary job classification. Temporary Student Interns must be actively enrolled as a third-year student or above in an institution of higher learning or graduate school.
Summary of Duties
- Engage and communicate effectively with the public and represent IRWD in a positive and professional way.
- Assist in writing and video development for print, websites, email and social media.
- Design event/program fliers, graphics, and other communications material.
- Assist with posting and maintaining social media presence, including monitoring platforms for mentions and engagement opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
- Staff community events and facility tours.
- Assist with planning community events and facility tours.
- Assist with media, community, and construction outreach.
- Assist with responding to resident inquiries.
- Develop relationships with peers.
- Must be willing to occasionally work early mornings, evenings and weekends.
- Attend meetings as needed.
- Comply with work-related safety practices and attend relevant safety training.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
Education:
At the time of appointment, active enrollment as a student in an institution of higher learning either at the undergraduate or graduate level is required. Must be majoring in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing, digital marketing, public policy, or related field at the junior or senior bachelor’s degree level, or at the graduate level.
Experience:
- Strong writing and organizational skills.
- Social media/digital marketing.
- Basic graphic design skills.
- Video content creation.
- Coordinating and staffing events.
Ability to:
- Prioritize tasks.
- Work with others on the team and jump in whenever needed.
- Comply with Associated Press (AP) and Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) style standards.
- License/Certifications Required: A valid Class “C” California Drivers’ License
All applicants are required to complete and submit a District application form online and answer the supplemental questionnaire. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of the District online application. To apply, click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page.
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Applications will be reviewed by the Human Resources Department and the subject matter expert. Those applicants possessing the most pertinent qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include:
Oral Interview Examination: will evaluate the candidates' experience, training, education, and abilities in relation to those factors which are essential for successful performance on the job.
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
Uploaded 9/9/2024.