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Location : City of Concord Civic Center, CA
Job Type: Paid Internship
Department: City Management
Opening Date: 11/08/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: NA
Job Characteristics
***PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY***
Community Relations Intern
This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time. Applications will be reviewed as they come in.
The City Manager's Office is seeking a student intern to work with the City's Communications team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a current college student to gain valuable experience and firsthand knowledge of city government.
What you will be doing:The Community Relations Intern will assist in sharing news and information with residents, employees, community partners, and the public. Using superb writing skills, creative storytelling, photography and/or videography, the Community Relations Intern will generate compelling content, and share the information through the City's website, social media platforms, newsletters, mailers, flyers, public access television, and other communication vehicles.
In addition to being a great resume-builder, this internship opportunity will afford the Community Relations Intern with an inside look at the inner-workings of local government, while simultaneously learning about the various City departments and projects. The intern will also get to meet elected officials, staff, and community leaders, and, ultimately, will get to contribute to the City's mission: to join with the community to make Concord a city of the highest quality. The intern will work directly with the City's Community Relations Manager, and will interact with the City's executive team, Mayor, and Councilmembers.
City Management/Community Relations staff will work with the selected candidate to create a customized, flexible schedule (around classes, other work, etc.), which will typically be 16-20 hours over 3-5 days per week (may include evenings).
We are looking for someone who:
2. All qualified applications, supplemental responses, cover letters, resumes, and work sample submissions will be competitively evaluated, and those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the internship opportunity will be invited to participate in a screening interview and/or a series of screening interviews.
Conviction History
If you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City of Concord.
Examples of duties include, but are not limited to
Qualifications
Education: Completion of High School/GED supplemented with college coursework related to public relations, marketing, communications, English and related majors. Must be currently enrolled in six or more units toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the area of assignment.
Experience: Previous internships for news organizations or public relations agencies/ department is desirable.
Other
A California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment. Must be able to clear DOJ fingerprint clearance.
EEO/ADA: The City of Concord is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-671-3308 or hrdept@cityofconcord.org prior to the final filing date.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
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Which best describes your highest level of education?
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Are you currently enrolled in six (6) or more units in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program from an accredited college or university in public relations, marketing, communications, English or a related major?
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Do you have previous internship experience for news organizations and/or public relations agencies?
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What is your college major?
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What college/university are you currently attending?
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As part of the application process, we are requesting that you attach two brief writing samples to your application which are relevant to the position, such as newsletter articles, web articles, social media posts, brochures or other samples that would display your writing and/or design talents. Have you attached these writing samples to your application?
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Do you possess knowledge of the following? Check all that apply.
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What are your three most relevant strengths related to this internship opportunity?
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Why are you interested in this internship opportunity?
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The current position is anticipated to begin as early as late November. When would you be available to start working?
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NOTIFICATION VIA EMAIL: All future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. We strongly encourage you to use an email address that is your own and that you check regularly. Adjust spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. We are not responsible for the non-delivery of our emails or if you do not check your email and respond on a timely basis.
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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS: We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity, making it more likely that emails coming from the City of Concord Human Resources Department will be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox. We highly recommend you adjust your filters and check your spam for email notifications. You can also check your www.governmentjobs.com account inbox for correspondence.
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Location : City of Concord Civic Center, CA
Job Type: Paid Internship
Department: City Management
Opening Date: 11/08/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: NA
Job Characteristics
***PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY***
Community Relations Intern
This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time. Applications will be reviewed as they come in.
The City Manager's Office is seeking a student intern to work with the City's Communications team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a current college student to gain valuable experience and firsthand knowledge of city government.
What you will be doing:The Community Relations Intern will assist in sharing news and information with residents, employees, community partners, and the public. Using superb writing skills, creative storytelling, photography and/or videography, the Community Relations Intern will generate compelling content, and share the information through the City's website, social media platforms, newsletters, mailers, flyers, public access television, and other communication vehicles.
In addition to being a great resume-builder, this internship opportunity will afford the Community Relations Intern with an inside look at the inner-workings of local government, while simultaneously learning about the various City departments and projects. The intern will also get to meet elected officials, staff, and community leaders, and, ultimately, will get to contribute to the City's mission: to join with the community to make Concord a city of the highest quality. The intern will work directly with the City's Community Relations Manager, and will interact with the City's executive team, Mayor, and Councilmembers.
City Management/Community Relations staff will work with the selected candidate to create a customized, flexible schedule (around classes, other work, etc.), which will typically be 16-20 hours over 3-5 days per week (may include evenings).
We are looking for someone who:
- Is currently studying communications, marketing, public relations or English
- Is available to work in person
- Has the desire to assist with communications, marketing and public relations projects
- Possesses strong written and oral communication skills
- Is highly organized and can multi-task
- Has a knowledge of social media tools and techniques
- Has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Embraces and embodies the
2. All qualified applications, supplemental responses, cover letters, resumes, and work sample submissions will be competitively evaluated, and those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the internship opportunity will be invited to participate in a screening interview and/or a series of screening interviews.
Conviction History
If you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City of Concord.
Examples of duties include, but are not limited to
- Creating and posting content on the City's social media channels; monitoring comments and questions, and tracking analytics
- Updating the City's website regularly
- Writing press releases, media alerts, news articles, and issue-specific talking points
- Crafting engaging promotional materials to highlight City services, projects, or events
- Assisting with strategy development for community outreach campaigns
- Taking photographs and building a photo gallery
- Developing content for the employee intranet
- Editing slide decks for various department heads
- Responding to resident inquiries
- Attending and actively participating in Social Media Committee meetings
- Attending select City Council meetings or other public meetings
- Attending special events and serving as a brand ambassador for the City
Qualifications
Education: Completion of High School/GED supplemented with college coursework related to public relations, marketing, communications, English and related majors. Must be currently enrolled in six or more units toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the area of assignment.
Experience: Previous internships for news organizations or public relations agencies/ department is desirable.
Other
A California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment. Must be able to clear DOJ fingerprint clearance.
EEO/ADA: The City of Concord is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-671-3308 or hrdept@cityofconcord.org prior to the final filing date.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
- Yes
- No
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Which best describes your highest level of education?
- Some high school
- High school or GED
- Some college
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
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Are you currently enrolled in six (6) or more units in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program from an accredited college or university in public relations, marketing, communications, English or a related major?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have previous internship experience for news organizations and/or public relations agencies?
- Yes
- No
05
What is your college major?
06
What college/university are you currently attending?
07
As part of the application process, we are requesting that you attach two brief writing samples to your application which are relevant to the position, such as newsletter articles, web articles, social media posts, brochures or other samples that would display your writing and/or design talents. Have you attached these writing samples to your application?
- Yes
- No
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Do you possess knowledge of the following? Check all that apply.
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Constant Contact
- Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, other)
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)
- Principles and practices of public relations, branding and marketing
- Photography
- Videography
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What are your three most relevant strengths related to this internship opportunity?
10
Why are you interested in this internship opportunity?
11
The current position is anticipated to begin as early as late November. When would you be available to start working?
12
NOTIFICATION VIA EMAIL: All future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. We strongly encourage you to use an email address that is your own and that you check regularly. Adjust spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. We are not responsible for the non-delivery of our emails or if you do not check your email and respond on a timely basis.
- I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to the above statement.
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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS: We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity, making it more likely that emails coming from the City of Concord Human Resources Department will be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox. We highly recommend you adjust your filters and check your spam for email notifications. You can also check your www.governmentjobs.com account inbox for correspondence.
- I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to the above statements.
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