Outreach - Recycling Intern
Outreach - Recycling Intern
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ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources is offering an exciting opportunity for a student or emerging professional to serve as an Outreach - Recycling Intern. This position will provide hands-on experience in community outreach public engagement and environmental programs within local government. The intern will support solid waste and recycling initiatives and gain valuable skills in communication marketing customer service and program development. Applicants who are creative self-motivated interested in public-facing work and who have a background or interest in sustainability and environmental programs are encouraged to apply!
The internship is based in the Riverside area with a flexible schedule of approximately 20 hours per week to accommodate academic commitments. The intern may occasionally assist during weekend or evening events depending on availability. The position is expected to last up to two years.EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Under close supervision the interns duties include but are not limited to:
- Assist in the creation and implementation of programs and services
- Support social media content creation and strategy
- Community outreach and engagement techniques
- Customer service and communication
- Learn basics of public relations and marketing in a government setting
- Gain knowledge of solid waste and recycling regulations
- Obtain an overview of local government operations and environmental/waste legislation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average: 2.5 GPA required.Proof of most current unofficial/official transcript with cumulative GPA must be provided at time of application.
Education:Applicants must be currently enrolled/attending school at an accredited college or university in a certificate bachelors or masters degree program or preparing to transfer into a bachelors degree program during the entire duration of the internship. Recent college graduates are also eligible to intern for up to one year from their graduation date. Graduation date must not exceed a twelve month maximum during the duration of the internship.
Areas of Study:Sustainability and Environmental Sciences;Public or Business Administration Human Resources Organizational Studies or similar; Communications Marketing Journalism or similar; Arts or Humanities
Minimum Qualifications:- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Interest in sustainability or environmental/waste reduction programs community education and public service
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with social media platforms and video editing abilities (Instagram Facebook etc.)
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign)
- Experience using Canva for design and outreach materials
- Bilingual
- Coursework or experience related to sustainability environmental sciences communications marketing or public administration
**Applicants including recent graduates are required to include a resume and most recent unofficial/official transcript. All documents must be uploaded as attachments at the time of application to be considered.**SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County of Riverside has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 or NGB-22 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for Veterans Preference. Policy is available here: Next
This recruitment is open to all applicants currently enrolled/attending school at an accredited college or universityor who have recently graduated within the past twelve months.
No late applications will be permitted and changes or alterations cannot be accepted. Resumes that include job descriptions and duties copied from the job classification will not be considered.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application. Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
