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

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

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:

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.

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.