Internship
Position start date: May 2025
Location: Salt Lake City
Job Type: Remote
Hours per Week: Flexible
Job Category: General Comms
Counts for 399R credit? yes, see hours requirements
Counts for 496R credit? yes, see hours requirements
Wage/Salary: $17/hour
Application Deadline: April 30th, 2025
QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
- A background in design is strongly preferred but not required.
- Have obtained at least sophomore status in a bachelor’s degree program or a graduate-level program. Students can receive class credit for this position.
- Advanced writing and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Suite, and Excel.
- Cursory knowledge of graphic design, especially Adobe Suite or Canva.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)
Knowledge of:
- Communication strategies
- Graphic design
- Basic knowledge and interest in government/public service
Skills and Abilities to:
- Advanced English writing skills
- Always maintain professionalism, even when stressed. Interns will have the opportunity to interact with elected officials and other community leaders
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Feel comfortable explaining concepts verbally
- Maintain strict confidentiality
DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES
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.
- Assists in email writing, editing, design, and implementation.
- Uploads assets to an intranet site.
- Research various monthly topics.
- Build out monthly communication proposals.
- Assists in employee event preparation and execution.
- Collaborates with other interns and Communications team members.
- Research community events and calendars throughout the county.
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Apply using this link: https://careers-slco.icims.com/jobs/38624/mayor%E2%80%99s-finance-internal-communications-intern/job?mobile=false&width=1296&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-420&jun1offset=-360
COMPANY NAME AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Interns may work remotely or from the Salt Lake County Government Complex. They will be provided with a computer and an email account. Interns may be asked to attend meetings off-site, at other government facilities, or in the community.