OVC SA Internship | WRD | External Affairs Intern

Tomorrow's Talent•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Water Replenishment District (WRD or District) is a California Special District responsible for managing and protecting local groundwater resources for over 4 million people. As a local government agency, WRD ensures that a reliable supply of high-quality groundwater is available through the use of stormwater capture and recycled water. The Water Replenishment District (WRD or District) is seeking two (2) motivated Interns for the External Affairs Department. The interns will have the opportunity to gain real-world experience supporting various professional duties in the implementation and administration of District-wide government affairs, public education, community outreach, conservation and social media relations programs, as well as plans and strategies to meet designated District public relations goals and objectives. Under supervision, this position will involve working with Public Affairs Representatives, Government Affairs Representatives, project managers, water industry stakeholders, and the general public.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university or be a recent college graduate (within 6 months) with a degree in or a closely related to the field of the internship.
Graduate students are also encouraged to apply.
Applicants pursuing degrees in Communications, Political Science, Marketing, Public & Media Relations, Environmental Education, or related fields are strongly encouraged to apply.
Successful completion of a physical and a background check
Must provide a copy of current college transcript
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate clear, consistent messages as they relate to environmental and sustainability issues, in a variety of media, including press releases, brochures, internet, and social media product guides.
Good interpersonal skills to deal with a diverse group of contacts, including multiple WRD departments, students, the general public, water industry professionals, and WRD’s community partners.
Must be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college/university and be capable of working up to 20 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Microsoft office products, especially Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Familiarity with Google Suite: Sheets, Slides, Forms and Docs
Familiarity with Email campaign design and adding contacts to audience lists
Familiarity with community outreach events such as festivals, and/or education programs such as field trips, summer camps, and/or classroom presentations
Familiarity with social media platforms including Sprout Social, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
Design (Canva), photography, or video editing software a plus.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrate a high level of organization, tact, and a positive outlook and drive
Work independently, or in a team setting
Gain an understanding of new concepts in a constantly changing environment
Work weekends and evenings with prior notice
Work outdoors under various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Assists in implementing District-wide government affairs, public education and media outreach programs, social media campaigns, and water conservation initiatives and activities.
Assists with creating public relations and education materials and collateral, including promotional pieces, annual reports, guides, brochures, charts and other print/graphic materials; learns and implements the District’s brand guidelines; conducts background research to write materials.
Attend a variety of community events, meetings, and WRD tours and workshops.
Complete administrative tasks such as updating databases, tracking inventory, receiving and storing WRD promotional materials, packing and unpacking for events, processing accounting forms, and making or receiving phone calls.