You must be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in an accredited college, pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Administration, Environmental Science, or a related field.

You’ll support social media, assist with events and signage creation, take meeting minutes, analyze data, prepare presentations, coordinate press conferences, and aid in community engagement efforts.

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<div>Date Opened: Tuesday, March 04, 2025 12:00 AM<br>
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Close Date: Monday, March 24, 2025 12:00 AM<br>
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Department: Charlotte Water Department<br>
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Salary: $19.00 - $20.00 Commensurate with Experience<div></div><div><br>
SUMMARY</div>
The Charlotte Water Communications Team is currently accepting applications for a Communications Team intern. This position is expected to assist with public events, social media strategy, internal department communication, marketing, and press events. We are seeking an intern interested in learning all aspects of the communications, marking and public relations tasks of our business. This internship would be a minimum of 20 hours per week with a maximum of 40 hours for up to 12 weeks.<br>
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We are seeking an individual who is flexible, organized, professional and eager to learn. The intern will be expected to work a hybrid working schedule where part of their weekly hours is spent working from home and other hours will be spent in the office on Brookshire Boulevard as arranged by the Public Affairs Manager. Interns may also be tasked with project tasks requiring visits to various Charlotte Water and community locations. Interns will be equipped with a laptop and iPhone.<div></div><div><br>
Salary Range:<br>
$ 16.00 - $27.00 per hour depending on education level</div><div></div><div>
Major Duties and Responsibilities:</div><ul><li>
Provide support to social media efforts based on analytics and needs of the department</li><li>
Assist with set up, execution and breakdown of events</li><li>
Assist with the creation of signage, circulars, mockups, email, or other promotions</li><li>
Attend meetings and take meeting minutes</li><li>
Obtain and prepare analysis of data</li><li>
Assist with preparation of presentations for internal and external use</li><li>
Help coordinate press conferences and create press kits</li><li>
Assist with special projects and assignments</li><li>
Completes research projects</li><li>
Creates marketing materials for residential and commercial uses</li><li>
Other community engagement duties as assigned</li></ul><div><br>
Minimum Qualifications:</div><ul><li>Intern must be an undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in a college or university.</li><li>Current enrollment in an accredited college or university leading towards a Bachelor's degree with major course work in Communications, Marketing, Public Administration, Environmental Science, or similar program.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Current enrollment in an accredited college or university leading towards a Bachelor's degree with major course work in a related field of study specific to the departmental and/or work assignment.</div><div></div><div><br>
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT</div><div>
The City&rsquo;s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.</div><div></div><div>
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate&rsquo;s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.</div><div></div><div>
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.</div><div></div><div>
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div><div></div><div><br>
HOW TO APPLY</div><div>
Apply online.</div><div></div><div>
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.</div><div></div><div>
You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.</div><div></div><div>
For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email <div>Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us</div>.</div><div></div><div>
The City of Charlotte is committed to making the job application process accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modification will be provided. To make a request, please email <div>HRADAAdministration@charlottenc.gov</div>, call 704-962-6168, or visit us in person at <div>700 4th St., Charlotte, NC 28202</div>.</div><div></div><div><br>
BENEEFITS</div><div>
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.</div><div></div><div><br>
The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.</div></div>

Date Opened: Tuesday, March 04, 2025 12:00 AM

Close Date: Monday, March 24, 2025 12:00 AM

Department: Charlotte Water Department

Salary: $19.00 - $20.00 Commensurate with Experience
SUMMARY
The Charlotte Water Communications Team is currently accepting applications for a Communications Team intern. This position is expected to assist with public events, social media strategy, internal department communication, marketing, and press events. We are seeking an intern interested in learning all aspects of the communications, marking and public relations tasks of our business. This internship would be a minimum of 20 hours per week with a maximum of 40 hours for up to 12 weeks.

We are seeking an individual who is flexible, organized, professional and eager to learn. The intern will be expected to work a hybrid working schedule where part of their weekly hours is spent working from home and other hours will be spent in the office on Brookshire Boulevard as arranged by the Public Affairs Manager. Interns may also be tasked with project tasks requiring visits to various Charlotte Water and community locations. Interns will be equipped with a laptop and iPhone.
Salary Range:
$ 16.00 - $27.00 per hour depending on education level
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide support to social media efforts based on analytics and needs of the department
Assist with set up, execution and breakdown of events
Assist with the creation of signage, circulars, mockups, email, or other promotions
Attend meetings and take meeting minutes
Obtain and prepare analysis of data
Assist with preparation of presentations for internal and external use
Help coordinate press conferences and create press kits
Assist with special projects and assignments
Completes research projects
Creates marketing materials for residential and commercial uses
Other community engagement duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:Intern must be an undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in a college or university.Current enrollment in an accredited college or university leading towards a Bachelor's degree with major course work in Communications, Marketing, Public Administration, Environmental Science, or similar program.
Current enrollment in an accredited college or university leading towards a Bachelor's degree with major course work in a related field of study specific to the departmental and/or work assignment.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.
You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.
For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us.
The City of Charlotte is committed to making the job application process accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modification will be provided. To make a request, please email HRADAAdministration@charlottenc.gov, call 704-962-6168, or visit us in person at 700 4th St., Charlotte, NC 28202.
BENEEFITS
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

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