Veteran Intern (Communication Representative) - Communications
Veteran Intern (Communication Representative) - Communications
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Job Description
Job Description
This is a contracted appointment that may last up to two years in duration. Paid internships occur throughout the State of Michigan. This position is responsible for reviewing documents and PowerPoint presentations for digital accessibility requirements updating content to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) public website proofreading news releases and other documents and developing content to post and respond to inquiries on social media accounts. This position also is responsible for preparing content for a variety of communication channels including web email print social media video and presentations maintaining records and preparing reports/correspondence related to work and performing other work as assigned. This position is required to complete training for digital accessibility to ensure new and existing documents follow federal standards for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA.
Veteran employment opportunities with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) are made possible through funding provided by the Federal Highway Administration. This program is intended to meet the employment needs of honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces as they transition into the civilian workforce. MDOT is partnering with nationwide service-related organizations to fill needed positions for our veterans. If you would like more information about the Michigan Department of Transportations Veteran Internship Program please visit:MDOT Veteran Internship ProgramRequired Education and Experience
Preferred Education:
Possession of a bachelors degree in English journalism communications broadcasting telecommunications advertising communication arts marketing public relations or a related field.
Preferred Experience:
No specific type or amount is required.Additional Requirements and Information
To be considered for this position you must:
Be an honorably discharged veteran.
Attach a copy of your DD-214 to your application. This document will be required in order to serve in this internship program.
- If applicable attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc.
- Attach a professional writing example. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out from the hiring process.
- Attach a cover letter and rsum.Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out from the hiring process.
The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including but not limited to responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.
If you have questions related to this posting please contact the Veteran Internship Coordinator at
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Contract
