What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Affairs Intern position at Williamson County?
Job Summary
The Williamson County Public Affairs Summer Intern will support the mission to provide excellent customer service while executing strategic and financially sustainable core services. Under the direction of the Director of Communications and Media Relations, the intern will help maintain a positive county image and foster community relations through various communications initiatives and events in support of the Commissioners Court, county departments, and elected offices. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public communications and community engagement.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Minimum Qualifications
Required
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Not available for Temporary/Contract or Seasonal vacancies.
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Do you have a high school diploma, or equivalent?
Are you working towards a degree in journalism, digital media, public relations, graphic design, or similar programs?
Please describe your keyboard skills in wpm.
Please describe your experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
The Williamson County Public Affairs Summer Intern will support the mission to provide excellent customer service while executing strategic and financially sustainable core services. Under the direction of the Director of Communications and Media Relations, the intern will help maintain a positive county image and foster community relations through various communications initiatives and events in support of the Commissioners Court, county departments, and elected offices. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public communications and community engagement.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
- Researches and writes media releases, brochures, articles, and other written communications
- Assists with developing social media posts
- Assists with photography
- Assists with newsletters
- Handles administrative and clerical work on projects
- Monitors local media for county news
- Responsible for organizing Public Affairs records
- Related special projects as assigned
- Understands and follows oral and written instructions
- The physical demands and environmental factors listed below as well as regular attendance are also essential functions for this position
- Reports directly to –Senior Communications Specialist
- Direct Reports – No
- Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, telephone usage, typing, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, repetitive motions, making copies, and standing in the performance of daily activities
- Occasional periods of extended standing
- Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned office with occasional work outdoors for events
- Travel between work sites as required
- Frequent contact with the general-public
- Williamson County has adopted a Tobacco-Free Workplace policy. This policy prohibits smoking or use of any tobacco product on Williamson County premises
- Work outside of the normal office hours may be required to meet deadlines and accuracy requirements
- Must be able to attend occasional evening and weekend events
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Working towards degree in journalism, digital media, public relations, graphic design, or similar programs
- Demonstrated proficiency in writing and grammar
- Computer literate in Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to type and enter data with sufficient speed and accuracy
Required
- None
- None
- Employment is contingent on passing post-offer, criminal background investigation
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Not available for Temporary/Contract or Seasonal vacancies.
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Do you have a high school diploma, or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
Are you working towards a degree in journalism, digital media, public relations, graphic design, or similar programs?
- Yes
- No
Please describe your keyboard skills in wpm.
- Less than 35 wpm
- 35 - 55 wpm
- More than 55 wpm
Please describe your experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Required Question