Communications Intern

Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District•Vallejo, CA

About The Position

The Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District is currently recruiting for a Communications Intern to assist the Business Services Department. The Communications Intern is distinguished by its temporary employment status and is a professional training program. The assignments provide an opportunity for post-secondary students to apply their academic preparation to practical work experience in a wastewater utility. This classification is distinguished from any other District classification in that it cannot exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year for a maximum of one year and will be part–time with at least 20-35 hours per week. This position will have 5 days of sick leave per calendar year.

Requirements

Post-secondary student status

Nice To Haves

Create and manage content for platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and NextDoor.
Contribute to the development of newsletters, articles, videos, and podcasts that highlight the District’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 District’s efforts.
Provide support for capital improvement and construction-related communications materials.
Handle daily office activities, including but not limited to answering phone calls, updating contact lists, drafting correspondence, and attending meetings.
Maintain department calendar and coordinate communications schedules across intranet and email.
Assist residents, local businesses, and community members with obtaining information and services from District departments and/or staff as needed.

Responsibilities

Create and manage content for platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and NextDoor.
Contribute to the development of newsletters, articles, videos, and podcasts that highlight the District’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 District’s efforts.
Provide support for capital improvement and construction-related communications materials.
Handle daily office activities, including but not limited to answering phone calls, updating contact lists, drafting correspondence, and attending meetings.
Maintain department calendar and coordinate communications schedules across intranet and email.
Assist residents, local businesses, and community members with obtaining information and services from District departments and/or staff as needed.