External Affairs Intern

POSITIONSUMMARY:
The Water Replenishment District (WRD or District) is seeking a motivated Intern for the External Affairs Department. The intern will have the opportunity to gain realworld experience supporting various professional duties in the implementation and administration of Districtwide public communication 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 Publics Affairs Representatives Government Affairs Representatives project managers water industry stakeholders and the general public.

The Districts internship program is designed to provide an opportunity for college students to gain realworld experience while applying the principals and practices obtained through their academic training. Incumbents must furnish proof of enrollment and class schedule each semester/quarter to remain in the program. The applicant must meet the following requirements for consideration: 1. must have completed at least one year in undergraduate school; 2. must be currently enrolled as a junior or senior in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university or be a recent college graduate (within 6 months) with a degree in or closely related to the field of the internship.

JOBREQUIREMENTS:
This multifaceted position will span a variety of activities and therefore require the incumbent to be highly motivated and exercise flexibility and discretion as they perform various tasks related to community outreach government affairs water education as well as digital and print communications.

Primary job responsibilities include the following:

• Assists in implementing Districtwide public communication 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 Districts 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.

• Microsoft office products especially Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint;
• Community outreach events such as festivals and/or education programs such as field trips summer camps and/or classroom presentations;
• Social media platforms including Facebook Twitter Instagram Snapchat and LinkedIn;
• Design photography or video editing software a plus.
• Spanishspeaking 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate must be enrolled as a fulltime student at an accredited college/university with a minimum of one year completed and be capable of working 15 to 18 hours per week. Candidates must have a valid California drivers license the ability to maintain insurability under the Districts vehicle insurance policy and access to a car with prior notice as they may be required to travel to events outside of the office.

PostOffer Requirements:

• Successful completion of a preemployment physical examination.
• Successful completion of a preemployment background check.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:To be considered for this opportunity please submit 1 a District application available at 2 cover letter highlighting your applicable experience and 3 resume to . INCOMPLETE SUBMISSIONS MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the screening process which will include a panel interview and possible written exam. Final candidates must be able to prove legal U.S. residency pass a background check a physical and a drug test. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.