Communications/Government Relations Intern
About The Position
Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is responsible for meeting the child care and early education needs of Georgia's children and their families. It administers the nationally recognized Georgia's Pre-K Program, licenses child care centers and home-based child care, administers Georgia's Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program, federal nutrition programs, and manages Quality Rated, Georgia's community powered child care rating system. The department also houses the Head Start State Collaboration Office, distributes federal funding to enhance the quality and availability of child care, and works collaboratively with Georgia child care resource and referral agencies and organizations throughout the state to enhance early care and education. The Communications office is responsible for working with the press and developing the agency's communications strategy. The office communicates with the media by holding press conferences, issuing press releases and media advisories. The office also handles media requests for interviews and statements. The Government Relations office handles requests from legislators and other key stakeholders as well as tracks legislation during session. Interns will work closely with the Chief Communications Officer and the head of Government Relations and Special Projects. Duties may include: Assist with responding to media, preparing press releases, and social media posts, Assist with preparing talking points and other preparations for interviews Contribute to the monthly newsletter. Assist in filming, editing video and still photography. Assist in special agency events. Attend State House and Senate Committee Hearings and create summary documents (Spring), and Assist in tracking legislation May be asked to serve as agency costumed mascot for special events. Learning Objectives Gain knowledge of communication and government relation at the state agency level; knowledge of the state of early childhood education in the State of Georgia; knowledge of governmental agency operations.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled student, part-time or full-time, with a 3.0 GPA or higher (must submit transcript to verify enrollment and GPA.
- Georgia resident or attending a Georgia college, university, or law school
- Working level skill in the use of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) Good research and analytical skills
- Student enrolled in a Georgia high school, technical college, or university/college. Must be currently enrolled during the internship.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced level skill in the use of Excel
- Excellent business writing, organizational, and computer skills.
- High level of skill in research and analysis with the ability to form conclusions and recommendations based on analysis
Responsibilities
- Assist with responding to media, preparing press releases, and social media posts
- Assist with preparing talking points and other preparations for interviews
- Contribute to the monthly newsletter.
- Assist in filming, editing video and still photography.
- Assist in special agency events.
- Attend State House and Senate Committee Hearings and create summary documents (Spring)
- Assist in tracking legislation
- May be asked to serve as agency costumed mascot for special events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
