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Communications/Social Media/Media Relations Intern (Unpaid Intern)



Job Details

Communications/Social Media/Media Relations Intern (Unpaid Intern)
Location

Santa Ana, CA

Job Type

Unpaid Intern

Job Number

0000IN-0222-999 (O)

Department

ALL Departments

Opening Date

02/03/2022

Closing Date

Continuous

CAREER DESCRIPTION


Position

 Communications/Social Media/Media Relations Intern (Unpaid Intern)

This internship recruitment will remain posted on a continuous basis until the needs of the County are met. 

 
COUNTY OF ORANGE
The County of Orange is a collection of dedicated, public-spirited individuals, who together comprise a regional service provider and planning agency committed to maximizing resources and improving the quality of life in Orange County. Our core businesses are public safety, public health, environmental protection, regional planning, public assistance, social services and aviation.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Applicants who apply for this internship can expect their application to be seen by various County of Orange agencies including, but not limited to, the Social Services Agency, OC Sheriff's Department, the OC Health Care Agency, and OC Waste & Recycling.

Interns will assist staff in the day-to day activities within a busy governmental agency or department. Students or recent graduates selected for the position perform a range of duties from very basic activities to those requiring higher skill levels and professional expertise. 

Duties vary by agency, but may include: 
  • Assisting in the preparation and distribution of press releases
  • Providing support with social media sites
  • Responding to questions from the public and community organizations
  • Event planning; assisting with department newsletter
  • Creating and updating media talking points
  • Posting updates to the department's Intranet
  • Coordinating special projects and community outreach
  • Creating and updating resource material
  • Interacting with other governmental and community-based organizations

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must currently be enrolled in an accredited college/university majoring in public relations, political science, marketing, communications, journalism or related fields. Recent graduates who have completed their degree in one of the above fields are also eligible to apply.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent written and oral communication skills; experience in working with Microsoft Office Suite; thorough knowledge of social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter and Facebook; experience in developing/sharing videos via social media; detail oriented and reliable.

TIME COMMITMENT
Minimum 12 - 15  hours per week for three or more months. Hours can be scheduled in 3 to 8 hour blocks of time during regular business hours (Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. -  5 p.m.). Applicants able to schedule the maximum hours/duration listed for the internship typically gain a more in-depth experience.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO INTERN
Although this is an unpaid internship that does not lead to paid employment or include employee benefits, students and recent graduates are offered an excellent opportunity to gain extensive experience in managing public relations, marketing and social media campaigns within a large government agency.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants must attach a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to their application. In addition, applicants will need to include a writing sample with their application materials. 

Applications that do not include a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and unofficial transcripts will not be considered. 

The cover letter is an opportunity for students to describe career and academic goals, to elaborate upon personal and academic accomplishments, and to identify what type of internship experience they are seeking. Learn more about what to include in a cover letter HERE.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND SCREENING/REFERENCE CHECK
The background screening requires the applicant's full legal name, date of birth, address and U.S. Social Security number. Please note that certain agencies may have longer background processes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related recommendations.

Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click here to see the latest guidance for more details.


EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
For additional internship postings, please check our Web site at the following link: Internship Opportunities | Human Resources Services 

Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact (714) 834-2555 or CountyofOrangeInterns@ocgov.com   

EEO INFORMATION


Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

This position does not offer any benefits.

If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter for this position. The recruiter should be listed on the Job Posting.

01
To be considered for an internship opportunity, you must submit by attaching to this application your cover letter, resume, a writing sample, and unofficial transcripts.

I have read and understand this requirement to be considered.

(Please attach cover letter, resume, a writing sample, and unofficial transcripts)

  • YES
  • NO
02
I am currently majoring in public relations, political science, marketing, communications, journalism or related fields. Or I am a recent graduate and obtained my degree in one of the above fields of study.
  • YES
  • NO
03
Please list computer programs that you have experience with such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
04
Please enter your current GPA.
05
Please list the number of hours you can schedule each week.
06
Please enter approximate date you can begin internship.
07
Please list out the days you are available to schedule intern hours and the available times for each day. Example: Monday, 10am-2pm.
08
Type your preferred duration of internship. Example: 3 months
09
Please read the following statement carefully. After reading the statement, answer the question.

In conjunction with the passage of Assembly Bill 2830 by the California State Legislature, specific individuals may qualify for hiring preference when applying for an internship position.

Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 31000.11 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority in the hiring process. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories may be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility. Are you eligible to receive this hiring preference based on Government Code 31000.11?

(Select "Yes" only if you belong to one of the above mentioned categories)

  • Yes, I am eligible under Government Code 31000.11
  • No, I am not eligible
10
As part of the background process, students applying for an internship will need to provide a social security number. Are you able to meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No
11
Will you receive academic credit through your college/university?

(Students will be asked to provide University agreements or MOUs that a site supervisor is required to sign before being offered placement)

  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Agency
County of Orange
Phone
714-834-2555
Website
https://hrs.ocgov.com
Address
400 W CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

Santa Ana, California, 92701

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