Part-Time Intern Water Resources - Information & Outreach

Position: Part-Time Intern - (Water Resources - Information & Outreach)
Class Summary

This is a part-time position with a maximum of 1,508 hours per year and is not eligible for paid holidays, leave, or benefits.

Job Description

Gwinnett County's Department of Water Resources is currently recruiting to hire interns to assist our Information & Outreach Division.$20.36 per hour, 15-20 hours per week with at least one year commitment, not to exceed 1,560 hours per year.

Essential Duties

* Assist with development of communications materials for water conservation and protection

* Write educational articles for newsletters and other publications, as well as social media posts. Assist with writing and design/layout for brochures and flyers using Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite

* Assist Department of Water Resources staff with workshops and events, including compiling registrations, preparing materials, coordinating attendee sign-in, and display set-up/break-down

* Review and coordinate updates to the Department of Water Resources website

* Other duties as assigned

Hourly rate

Hourly rate is $20.36/hour.

Minimum Qualifications

* Major in communications, journalism, or public relations

* Available at least two weekdays per week between the hours of 8:00am and 3:00pm

* Willingness to work occasional evenings and Saturdays

* A valid driver's license and the ability to meet requirements to operate a Gwinnett County vehicle

Other

Job Requirements /Information

* Strong work or educational background and/or understanding of communications and public relations

* Can quickly learn and confidently deliver new material

* Well organized and dependable

* Will represent Gwinnett County DWR with professionalism and courtesy

* Comfortable with public speaking

Physical Requirements

Moderate physical activity including stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling and the ability to lift 30 pounds.

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Additional Information

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

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Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation.

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More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

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* Atlanta's Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle

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Hiring Process

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