College Intern (Part-Time) - Public Relations

Description

Performs various journalistic and public relations duties (including preparing, writing, and assisting in the dissemination of public information, publications, television programs, website content and social media) within the Administration Department.

• This is a permanent Part-time position and requires a flexible schedule which includes weekends, evenings/nights, and early mornings.
  
  

Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)

• Must be currently enrolled in a college or university with a major in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or other related field.
• Must submit official transcripts prior to closing date of posting.
• Intermediate in Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign or similar video/picture editing software.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Intermediate in digital camera photography.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, writing skills and graphic layout and design ability.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Assists in creating, editing and updating publications, fliers, brochures, and website content.
• Conducts research, monitors media coverage and compiles reports on social media related to government initiatives and programs.
• Assists with planning and execution of social media campaigns and public service announcements.
• Participates in creating content for social media.
• Brainstorm new content ideas and initiatives with the team.
• Responsible for gathering, writing, and editing material to be released to broadcasting media outlets, magazines, and the general public.
• Attends special events to assist with documenting and capturing photos, and at times post-edit videos and pictures to share on social media. .
• Maintains and updates contact lists for media and community stakeholders.
• Support the communications team in daily administrative tasks.
• Strong desire to learn.
• Performs related work as required.
• Helps maintain calendars for website and social media.
• Strong professional demeanor.
  
  

PLEASE READ THE BELOW IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Application Assistance/Information

• Licenses/Certifications: If a positon requires a license and/or certification, it is the responsibility of the candidate to obtain and maintain them as a condition of employment.
• Foreign Credentials (Degrees, Diplomas and/or Transcripts: Original credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries must be provided. Click the following link for a list of credentialed agencies: https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/foreign-trained-grads/approved-credential-evaluation-agencie.stml
• Status Updates/Communication: please ensure your email address is valid and you continuously check this account for any status updates from the Department.
• Incomplete fields: all fields must be completed, putting "see resume" on the application will not suffice. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Required documentation: copies of any certifications, licenses or competencies from an accredited institution must be submitted with your application by closing date of posting unless otherwise stated.
• Military personnel records: to request your completed military personnel record, go to archives.gov
• E-Verify: Candidates will be required to verify employment by submitting acceptable documents as evidence of identity and employment authorization.
• Assistance with online application: for assistance with your online applicant account, use the online Help Guide or contact the Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 or Email: support@governmentjobs.com. Applicant Support is available between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
• Additional assistance: for other inquiries, please contact the Human Resources Department at (954) 797-1100.
  
  

REGULATIONS/ACCOMMODATIONS

• EEO Policy: it is the policy of the Town to prohibit discrimination in hiring, promotion, compensation, discharge, and all terms and conditions of employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, gender identity(inclusive of a person’s actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with legal sex assigned to the person at birth), marital status, military status, political affiliation, genetic information, sexual orientation, or retaliation for reporting same.
• Tobacco Policy: the Town of Davie has a policy that requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016 to be a non-user of tobacco products six (6) months prior to their employment with the Town as well as commit to non-usage during their employment. Candidates for employment who are impacted by the Town of Davie’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after six (6) months.
• Reasonable Accommodations: applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during the job application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (954) 797-1100.
• E-Verify: the Town of Davie participates in E-Verify. Federal Law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. For more information on E-Verify, please contact 1-888-897-7781.
• Veterans' Preference: the Town of Davie will grant Veterans’ Preference to eligible veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States in compliance with applicable federal and state laws concerning Veterans’ Preference. Eligible applicants must submit a DD-214 Member 4 form and Veterans' Preference form.
• Essential Employees: Employees may be required to work during emergency events/situations as determined by supervisor.
  
  

Non-Classified Benefits

None Available at this time.

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Have you previously submitted an application for employment with the Town of Davie?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you acknowledge this is a permanent, part-time position ?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Are you available to work weekends, evenings/nights, and early mornings?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Are you currently enrolled in college/university with a major in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or other related field?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Have you uploaded your transcripts? ( failure to attach the required documentation will deem your application incomplete )

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Please describe your experience in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, digital cameras, video cameras, video editing, writing skills and graphic layout and design ability.

07

Please describe your experience in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Suite?

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Have you used any tobacco products within the past six (6) months including nicotine and E-Cigarettes?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

If you selected "Yes" to the question above please list the last date you used tobacco products.

• Required Question