October 2018 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT City of Treasure Island, Florida TITLE OFPOSITION: Information Technology & Communications Intern VACANCY DATE: Fall/Winter Semester STIPEND: $2,500 CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled JOB DESCRIPTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Interns work under the general supervision of the Information Technology & Communications. Hours can be flexible to accommodate a class schedule. Work requires the exercise of initiative, independent judgment, and general skills in public administrative functions. Work involves high-level analytical skill, organization, and communication. HOURS/SCHEDULE: The Information Technology & Communications Departments office hours are Monday through Friday from 8AM to 4:30PM. The selected intern must be able to commit 15 to 20 hours per week, for a maximum of 8 weeks. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Assist with reviewing and updating the Citys Communications Plan, with emphasis on Social Media. 2. Create Social Media Guidelines 3. Create Social Media Policy MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES. - Knowledge and experience in the field of Communications and Social Media. - Ability to demonstrate initiative and willingness to learn. - Ability to perform work on a computer, and to enter, access and retrieve data from various software programs, in particular, Microsoft Office - Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public. - Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - Working towards or received a Bachelors Degree in Communications or related fields of study. October 2018 LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Valid Florida Driver's License. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS: - Acceptable eyesight (with or without corrections) - Acceptable hearing (with or without aid) - Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. - Ability to access input and retrieves information from a computer. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: - Works primarily in an inside office environment, but is expected to do some work outside at facilities and recreational areas. (Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)