Community Relations Intern

Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : Corpus Christi, TX
Job Type: Intern
Job Number: 2023-00334
Department:Community Relations
Opening Date: 11/09/2023
Closing Date: 12/10/2023 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary
This position, under direct supervision of the Director of Community Relations, is responsible primarily for the support of planning and coordination of different events throughout the community involving Port staff and employee participation; responsible for performing general administrative tasks.
Essential Functions:

• Assists the Community Relations Director in the planning of internal and external events requiring Port staff participation
• Produces, formats, and edits the agendas for planning meetings and special events
• Supports the tracking of staff participation at community and other Port related events
• Coordinates with Port staff, Port Commissioners and members of the community requirements for events hosted and sponsored by PCCA
• Provides clerical and minor administrative tasks
• Establishes and maintains necessary office files
• Adheres to Port Policy and maintains good employee relations
• Complete assigned tasks and works required hours/shifts to fulfill Port objectives
• Elevates PCCA's reputation while attending community and other Port-related events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Additional Physical Factors:
While performing duties employee is regularly required to sit, speak or hear, use hand finger movements; occasionally required to stand, walk, reach stoop, kneel and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Environmental Factors:
General office environment; occasional exposure to adverse weather conditions.
Minimum Qualifications:
This is an internship position. Candidates shall be attending an accredited college or university with a major in Communications and/or Public Relations; demonstrated written and oral proficiency in the English language; proficiency in Spanish preferred. Strong writing, editing and graphic communication skills, organizational and time management skills; ability to operate a personal computer and a variety of programs, office equipment, and internet. Must deal effectively with the public and varying levels of management.
While interning at the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA), I understand that I will not be entitled to participate in or receive any benefits from PCCA, including any benefits under any PCCA's employee benefit plan.
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Are you authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or visa?

• Yes
• No

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Are you 18 years or older?

• Yes
• No

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This internship program requires the student to be currently enrolled in a college or university, in pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor, or Graduate degree at an accredited institution. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please specify your major.
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This position requires the student to have a current class standing of a Sophomore or above. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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This position requires the student to have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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The selected candidate will be expected to complete a Project Presentation, as part of their internship experience. Would you be able to meet this expectation?

• Yes
• No

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This position requires the ability to work a maximum of 25 hours per week, within an 8AM to 5PM, Monday through Friday workweek. Would you be able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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