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Social Media & Community Relations Intern

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Marketing
    Media & Journalism
  • Chicago

AI generated summary

  • You must be a degree-seeking student in relevant fields, have strong communication skills, be organized, creative, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable in social media, with an environmental interest.
  • You will create social media posts, write press releases, engage with the community, distribute flood resources, and develop scripts for video projects, along with other assigned tasks.

Requirements

  • Ability to work independently and with a team
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
  • Must have reliable transportation to travel to various worksites
  • Must be highly organized and have the ability to multitask
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Creative thinker
  • Knowledgeable in creating and engaging with social media postings
  • Possess an interest in the environment
  • Current degree seeking student in communications, marketing, liberal arts, sociology, political science or history

Responsibilities

  • The intern will be responsible for preparing social media posts, writing press releases, engaging in community relations, distributing flood resource materials, literature and, write scripts for video projects and other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is limited to 119 working days per calendar year.

Is the position paid?

Yes, the internship position is paid at a rate of $18.00 per hour.

What are the required documents for application?

Candidates must submit a letter of recommendation, a cover letter stating interest in the position, and a resume.

What is the eligibility criteria for applicants?

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program, reside within the MWRD territorial boundaries, and be a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located at the Main Office Building, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60611.

What will the intern's responsibilities include?

The intern will prepare social media posts, write press releases, engage in community relations, distribute flood resources, and write scripts for video projects, among other duties.

What skills are required for this position?

The position requires excellent writing and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently and with a team, strong organization and multitasking abilities, attention to detail, and creativity.

Who can I contact if I have questions about the internship program?

Questions can be directed to MWRDInternships@mwrd.org.

What academic fields are acceptable for this internship?

Acceptable fields include communications, marketing, liberal arts, sociology, political science, or history.

Is there any specific interest that the internship requires?

Yes, candidates should possess an interest in the environment.

The MWRD treats wastewater and manages stormwater for the Chicago region.

Government
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1889
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Established in 1889, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is an award-winning, special purpose government agency responsible for wastewater treatment and stormwater management in Cook County, Illinois. The MWRD provides services throughout an 883 square mile area which includes the City of Chicago and suburban communities. The MWRD serves an equivalent pop. of 10.35 million citizens; 5.25 million people, a commercial and industrial equivalent of 4.5 million people, and a combined sewer overflow of .6 million people. The MWRD's 554 miles of intercepting sewers and force mains range in size from 12 inches to 27 feet in diameter and are fed by approximately 10,000 local sewer system connections. The MWRD's Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP) is one of the country’s largest public works projects for pollution and flood control. Four tunnel systems total 109 miles of tunnels, nine to 33 feet in diameter and 150 to 300 feet underground, are in operation. Three TARP reservoirs are in operation and construction is in progress on the remaining 6.5 billion gallon portion of the McCook Reservoir. The MWRD owns and operates the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, the world’s largest, in addition to six other plants and 23 pumping stations. Treating an average of 1.4 billion gallons of wastewater each day, the MWRD's total wastewater treatment capacity is over 2 billion gallons per day. The MWRD recycles all biosolids and has an aggressive outreach program.