PAID Internships with Salt Lake County

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Office of Diversity Affairs Communication Intern

JOB SUMMARY

The successful candidate will support the Office Diversity & Inclusion work with community outreach and communications. The internship is specifically designed for candidates with a strong interest in government and policy with skills in communications, social media, written and oral communication. In addition to the county-level work, the internship will also expose interns to state, federal, and grassroots work.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion oversees a range of policy initiatives, special projects, programs, and partnerships, including the Council on Diversity Affairs (C.O.D.A.), that help achieve the Mayor’s vision for the greater Salt Lake metropolitan area. We work with local government and with private sector, non-profit sector, and grassroots partners to develop collective action around regional challenges, challenge entrenched social inequities, and identify unique opportunities to maximize the public good.

This is a paid internship; the intern will receive $12.00/hour and can work up to 205 hours during the term. Work is primarily Monday through Friday with flexible hours to accommodate a school schedule. There may be occasional work on the weekends.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should be self-motivated. Students with a focus in Communication, Social Sciences, Political Science, International Relations, Behavioral Science, or Humanities are preferred; but all applicants are welcome. Preferred candidates will have completed sophomore-level status in a bachelor’s degree program OR be enrolled in a graduate degree program.

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Proficient in graphic design, primarily using Canva and Adobe. Social media platform experience and knowledge are also a plus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position. Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

- Assist in oversight of outreach work, including updating important contact lists.
- Assist with drafting communication pieces, including e-newsletter and official statements.
- Research events and resources throughout the county, especially those tailored for diverse populations.
- Update information on the C.O.D.A. website and posts on social media.
- Compose general letters, spreadsheets, e-mail, and memoranda from rough drafts or general instructions.
- Design social media posts and newsletter elements.
- Assist the Diversity and Inclusion team with social media strategy and outreach.
- Manage social media accounts for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
- Assist with the development of press releases, the execution of press conferences, and other communications related activities.
- Participate in the Internship Leadership events, which are most often luncheons and workshops with leaders from within the County. The purpose of these events is to help interns build leadership skills and to provide networking opportunities.

Office for New Americans – Communications Intern

JOB SUMMARY

Salt Lake County is a welcoming community, open to all. Our rapid growth includes many foreign-born residents who now call the county home. To ensure that New Americans feel welcome and supported, the Salt Lake County Office for New Americans was established in 2016. Its goal is to improve the lives of Salt Lake County’s New American residents by maximizing their civic, social, and economic potential. This is accomplished by connecting New Americans to resources to help them thrive and feel welcomed here.

The successful candidate will support the Office for New Americans’ work with community outreach and communications. The internship is specifically designed for candidates with strong interest in a government and policy with skills in communications, social media, written and oral communication. In addition to the county-level work, the internship will also expose interns to state, federal, and grassroots work.

This is a paid internship; the intern will receive $12/hour and can work up to 205 hours during the term. Work is primarily Monday through Friday with flexible hours to accommodate a school schedule. There may be occasional work on the weekends.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates who study in a related field and are self-motivated will be considered. Must have an interest in working to advance the welfare of residents with immigrant or refugee background. Basic English writing skills and computer knowledge are required. Second language a plus, but not required. Students with a focus in Social Sciences, Political Science, International Studies, and Business are preferred; but all applicants are welcome. Have obtained at least sophomore status (30+ credit hours) in a Bachelor degree program OR be enrolled in a Graduate degree program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist in oversight of outreach work, including updating important contact lists.
Assist with drafting communication pieces, including e-newsletter.
Research events and resources throughout the county, especially those tailored for diverse populations.
Update information on the Office for New Americans website.
Design and manage social media posts and newsletter elements.
Assist with social media strategy and outreach.
Assist in the production of events through the Office for New Americans.
Attend meetings, records minutes, and send meeting reminders.
Participates in the Internship Leadership events, which are most often luncheons with leaders from within the County. The purposes are to help interns build leadership skills and to provide networking opportunities.

Communications and Community Relations Internship

JOB SUMMARY

The successful candidate will support the Office of Initiatives and Special Projects work with community outreach and communications. The internship is specifically designed for candidates with a strong interest in government and policy with skills in communications, social media, and writing. In addition to the county-level work, the internship will also expose interns to state, federal, and local work.

The Office of Mayor’s Initiatives and Special Projects oversees a range of policy initiatives, special projects, programs, and partnerships, and funding collaborations that help achieve the Mayor’s vision for the greater Salt Lake metropolitan area. We work with local governments and with national, state, and private sector partners to develop collective action around regional challenges, entrenched social problems, and unique opportunities to maximize the public good. This currently includes policy initiatives on homelessness and housing, which will be the focus of this internship.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should be self-motivated. Students with a focus in Communications, Social Sciences, Political Science, Behavioral Science, or Humanities are preferred; but all applicants are welcome. Preferred candidates will have completed sophomore level status in a bachelor’s degree program OR be enrolled in a graduate degree program.

Excellent writing and communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Social media platform experience and knowledge are also a plus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists in oversight of the outreach work, including updating important contact lists.
Assists with drafting communications pieces, including e-newsletter.
Researches events and resources and throughout the county.
Updates information on the SLVCEH website and posts on social media.
Composes general letters, spreadsheets, e-mail, and memoranda from rough drafts or general instructions.
Assists the Salt Lake Valley Coalition to End Homelessness in promoting efforts throughout our community.
Participates in the Internship Leadership events, which are most often luncheons with leaders from within the County. The purposes are to help interns build leadership skills and to provide networking opportunities.
Assists the Communications team with social media strategy and outreach.
Helps in the development of press releases, the execution of press conferences, and with other communications related activities.

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