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Job Description
The Town of Truckee’s Community Engagement Division is excited to offer a unique internship opportunity for an individual passionate about communication and public relations. As a Communications Intern, you’ll play an integral role in supporting the Town’s outreach efforts, gaining hands-on experience in social media, community engagement, website management, newsletter creation, and multimedia content development.
Our Community Engagement Division oversees a variety of social media platforms and continuously seeks innovative ways to connect with the community. This role also includes opportunities to assist with media relations and public outreach campaigns, providing a well-rounded experience in the field of communications.
Key Responsibilities:- Create and manage content for platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and Vimeo.
- Contribute to the development of newsletters, articles, videos, and podcasts that highlight the Town’s initiatives.
- Support community outreach programs and assist in expanding engagement opportunities.
- Collaborate with staff across multiple divisions to tell meaningful stories and promote the Town’s efforts.
Ideal Candidate:
We’re looking for a creative, detail-oriented individual with strong oral and written communication skills. Proficiency in spelling, grammar, and punctuation is essential, as is familiarity with social media platforms. Creativity and storytelling ability are highly valued in this role, as you’ll help shine a light on the Town’s initiatives and build connections with the community.
The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community members will be key to your success in this role.
Details:
This internship is flexible, with an opportunity to work from 25 hours per week to 40 hours per week. Certain benefits may be available depending on the agreed-upon hours. If you’re eager to make an impact and develop valuable skills in communications and public engagement, we encourage you to apply!
To learn more about the specifics of the position, please review the complete job description (PDF).
If the selected candidate works at least 30 hours per week, they would be eligible for these benefits (PDF).
Application process:
A Town application with a cover letter must be received by 5:00 PM, February 13,2025. Please access the job application (PDF) for more details. Town employment requires the successful completion of a physical examination, background check, criminal history questionnaire, and a copy of your DMV record. The Town of Truckee is a drug-free workplace, and an equal opportunity employer.
You may submit your application by:- Email: HR@townoftruckee.com
- Fax: 530-550-2343
- Mail: Town of Truckee, Human Resources Department, 10183 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, CA 96161, ATTN: Human Resources
- Questions: Please call Christine at 530-582-5508
Job Details
Category Town of Truckee Jobs Status Open Salary $21.51/hr. - $29.05/hr. Posted January 30, 2025 8:00 AM Closing February 13, 2025 5:00 PM
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Town of Truckee
Show moreThe Truckee community has existed for over 150 years. The Town was incorporated as a municipality by a vote of the people in 1993. The Town of Truckee strives to keep our citizens informed, engaged, and heard. We love our Town, and the biggest part of what makes it great is the thousands who call Truckee “home”.
Truckee citizens are represented by a five-member town council with overlapping terms up for reelection every four years. The Town of Truckee is proud to have numerous committees– these committees allow our citizens to engage with the Town and use their voices to make an impact on the community as a whole. You are encouraged to contact any Town Employee whenever you have an idea, question, or concern.
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