Intern - Water Communications
City of Arlington - Houston, Texas, United States,![City of Arlington](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Location
Water Administration
Work Status
Intern
THIS POSITION WILL CLOSE ON 8/4/2024.
SALARY: 15.00 - 15.00 Hourly USD
JOB SUMMARY:
The communications intern will work directly with the City of Arlington Water Utilities Communication Coordinator, supporting enhancement of resident engagement through external communication and internal communications to promote department goals. The intern will participate in implementing the department's social media strategy and efforts to expand water department conservation and education activities.
This intern will participate in a variety of activities including the following:Event planning, including collaboration with other city departments and Arlington nonprofitsWriting informational, entertaining stories about water utilities activities and topicsSocial media planning and implementationResearch and preparation of internal reportsUpdating of internal and external websitesDesign and completion of informational pieces for utility customersCoordinating media coverage of Water Utilities activitiesFilling open records requestsPhotography
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:Excellent communications skills (written and verbal)Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPointSkill in communicating through social media websites Facebook and TwitterTime management skillsComfort with learning new content management systemsInterest in communications/marketing/public relations fieldsEnrolled as a full-time student in an undergraduate college program
Individual must be able to schedule 15 to 20 hours a week with the flexibility to work some weekends. Must have valid driver's license.
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.