Communication Specialist Intern

Description of Work

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org.

Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information.

Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position.  All temporaries are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time. 

Individuals hired in a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job.  OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs.  Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is located in Raleigh - Wake County.  

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $15.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application). 

This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Commerce. This position is located at 313 Chapanoke Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603.
This intern (current college student) will support the Division of Workforce Solutions communications unit, part of the larger North Carolina Department of Commerce communications team The position will be based at the Division of Workforce Solutions central office in Raleigh, but there will be an opportunity for telework (remote work) Some travel may be required. The intern will report to the DWS Communications Manager. Duties performed may include: 

 

• Drafting/writing content (for example, items for newsletters, or for internal/external websites) for review by the Communications Manager
• Preparation of documents and reports
• Research
• Photography (occasional)
• Social media content development
• Drafting talking points for agency leaders
• Editing content written by others at the department
• Collaborating with other staff at the department and gathering
• information from them to, for example, highlight agency successes.

There will be the opportunity to extend the internship beyond the end of a single college semester. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

NOTE:  Qualified applicants must meet and CLEARLY reflect on their application training and experience and all knowledge, skills, abilities, and any experience or competencies specified in the posting and/or supplemental question(s) to be considered. NOTE: "See Resume" is not acceptable to show work history.

 

• Working knowledge of and ability to use correct spelling, punctuation, and specialized vocabulary.
• Ability to convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups; ability to adjust language or terminology to meet needs of the recipient(s).
• Ability to present ideas in written form; ability to adjust language or terminology to meet needs of the recipient(s); ability to use correct grammar, organization, and structure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs preferred (not required).

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Current college student.