Job Details Job Title Communications Internship Job ID 500923 Location City of Charlotte Full/Part Time Regular/Temporary Temporary Close Date 04/17/2018 ------------ CoC Job Details The City of Charlotte, Charlotte Water (CLTWater) is seeking a Communications Intern. CLTWater is an enterprise department of the City of Charlotte with more than $3 billion in assets. CLTWater is one of the largest public water and sewer service providers in the southeast with more than 280,000 customer accounts and 900 employees. CLTWaters annual budget is approximately $400 million, including operating and debt service costs. We enjoy the highest credit ratings from three major credit rating agencies because of sound financial planning and management and strong support from our City Council. We value competent, skilled candidates with a service focus to work in a team environment. The Charlotte Water Communications Team is currently accepting applications for a paid summer internship to assist with public events, social media strategy, internal department communication, marketing, and press events. We are seeking an intern interested in learning all aspects of the communications, marking and public relations tasks of our business. This internship would be a minimum of 20 hours per week with a maximum of 40 hours for up to 12 weeks. We are seeking an individual who is flexible, organized, professional and eager to learn. Duties: * Research and develop business case on social media needs * Provide support to social media efforts based on analytics and needs of the department * Update and maintain social media content calendar * Assist with set up, execution and breakdown of events * Assist with the creation of signage, circulars, mock ups, email or other promotions * Attend meetings and take meeting minutes * Obtain and prepare analysis of data * Assist with preparation of presentations for internal and external use * Help coordinate press conferences and create press kits * Assist with special projects and assignments * Completes research projects * Creates marketing materials for residential and commercial uses * Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Intern must be an under graduate or graduate student currently enrolled in a college or university. Preference given to students enrolled in Communications, Marketing, Public Administration or similar programs. Salary Range: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour How to Apply: If you need assistance completing your online application, you are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays. Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us. Conditions of Employment: The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check. Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports. Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments. Some positions may require the ability to obtain a City Driving Permit. Candidates may also be required to pass a physical examination, polygraph exam, other skill evaluations and background check screens. The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ------------