Storm Water Communications Intern

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is Americas Queen City opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety health and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork openness accountability productivity and employee development

• Providing all customers with courteous responsive accessible and seamless quality services

• Taking initiative to identify analyze and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

Salary Offering:$20.00/hr.

Please note that this internship position is not eligible for employee benefits.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the team members to develop creative design concepts
• Write and edit written copy using AP style guidelines
• Photograph staff and projects and retouch images
• Create print and digital materials
• Adhere to brand guidelines and complete projects according to deadline
• Receive feedback and make necessary changes
• Print/photocopy/scan materials
• Assist with events
• Perform other administrative tasks and duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook.
• Beginner-level Adobe Creative Cloud skills including Photoshop InDesign etc.
• Basic knowledge of layouts color and other graphic design fundamentals
• Basic knowledge of photography fundamentals
• Creative and analytical skills
• Customer services skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships
• Ability to perform within an integrated fast-paced team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred enrollment in Communications Marketing Graphic Design Public Administration or similar program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled as undergraduate college student with course study in graphic design / communications / related curriculum

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Citys 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 candidates 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 and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex national origin marital status age disability sexual orientation political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress appearance or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

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 self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street Suite 200 Charlotte NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST) excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process please email .

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request auxiliary aids written materials in alternate formats language access and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

BENEEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

Clickhereto learn more about the City of Charlottes benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.