Communications Student Intern (9019)
Description
Work for Our Water Resources.
Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water — with a career at the Southwest Florida
Water Management District (District).
The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.
Join our Communications & Board Services Bureau
Here is your opportunity to work with our Communications section, gaining hands-on experience in Public Relations disciplines including media relations, social media and internal communications with an environmental focus. This internship position is required to work in the office and candidates should expect to interact with other team members virtually and work independently some days.
For helping to maintain our valuable water resources as a student, we offer:
- Training and Development: Having a successful career takes more than technical training. The District helps our staff develop additional skill sets, such as emotional intelligence, time management, customer service, conflict resolution, communications and more. As an intern, you are eligible to attend these on-site trainings.
- Employee Assistance Program: Provides confidential assistance and support in a wide variety of areas important to an employee’s well-being, including but not limited to work and life balance, stress management, coping with family issues, financial advice, legal and workplace problems, addictions, student loan assistance and any other personal issues adversely affecting quality of life.
- Wellness Program: Your Health Matters is designed to encourage employees to engage in healthier lifestyle behaviors through the achievement of health and fitness goals. The program includes classes on health and fitness topics, District campus walking routes, a fitness challenge, tobacco-cessation resources, an ergonomics program, discount programs, incentives and other resources. Participation in wellness program activities is voluntary.
Compensation: $12.20 hourly
Essential Functions
- Creating social media content
- Developing animations
- Writing news releases, blog posts and newsletter articles
- Assisting with video productions
- Assisting with campaigns and events
- Learning website basics and more
Working Conditions
Work activity is primarily sedentary with ability to perform continuous repetitive tasks (to include keyboarding) with one or both hands. This position requires the ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds. Must be able to frequently bend and reach above shoulder level. Must be able to operate automotive vehicle for 2 hours or more at a time. Work environments vary by assigned business unit. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Credentials for Communications & Board Services Student Intern
- Be at least part-time and currently enrolled in High school, an accredited college, university, or other recognized educational or vocational program
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students or minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduate students
- Upload Unofficial Transcript to application or profile
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Credentials for Communications & Board Services Student Intern
- Preferred Degrees: Public Relations or Communications
- Preferred Degree Level: Undergraduate (junior or senior level)/Graduate
Application Process
The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, a District employment application. Any application that is not complete will not receive consideration for the position. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the information requested on the application for purposes of qualification.
Additional Details
This position is typically scheduled to work no more than 25 hours per week, between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, out of the Tampa, FL office. All work will be conducted inside of the office but some opportunities to go into the field may be provided for enhanced learning opportunities. The District's Student Internship Program is a year-round program. Therefore, this position is not strictly a summer internship position. Each semester, work schedules can be adjusted depending on the student's class schedule. This is not a remote work position.
Travel Required
Some travel, using District vehicle, within District's coverage area.
Accepting applications until June 6, 2023 at 4:00 PM
About Us
Managing the water resources for west-central Florida, our district includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 5 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency, our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users, protect and preserve our water resources, manage the water supply, protect water quality, and preserve water-related functions.
Apply Now
The District prides itself on providing a positive work flexible environment that engages and supports our employees. This could be the opportunity of a lifetime. Click on the link to apply and put yourself to work for our water resources.