The Salt Lake County Internship Program is a great opportunity for current and recent undergraduate, graduate, and post- graduate students to gain valuable hands-on work experience, satisfy educational goals, and develop networking opportunities in their area of study. The program provides paid and unpaid internships and offers interns firsthand knowledge of the county government organizational structure and experience in a public sector environment.
$15/hour
Apply by Nov. 14, 2021
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To view all SL County jobs and internships visit https://slco.org/jobs/.
I.D.E.A. & Learning and Development Intern
JOB SUMMARY
The successful candidate will support the Salt Lake County Human Resources on the Learning & Development Team on the topics of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (I.D.E.A.).
The internship is specifically designed for candidates with a strong interest in shaping government culture and conversations through graphic design and visual arts. You must know your way around design and/or video editing software and be willing take risks to make magic with your visual artistry. When you are finished, we intend that you will take with you several finished projects you can add to your creative portfolio showcasing, not only your creative ability, but also projects that have a significant social impact.
The Learning and Development team oversees a range of projects from organizational design to leading conversations on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access. You will be joining a team focused on self-learning that celebrates a diversity of ideas and skills. Work is primarily Monday through Friday with flexible hours to accommodate a school schedule. There may be occasional work on the weekends.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Solid understanding of the different social media platforms.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
* Ability to complete tasks under deadlines while managing multiple projects.
* Motivated, creative, detail-oriented, adaptable and dependable.
* Self-motivated team player who also excels as an individual contributor.
* Willing to familiarize themselves with the functions of the various branches of county government before starting the internship.
* Willing to collaborate and communicate with a diverse demographic with an understanding of the importance inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.
* Willing to learn about adult learning strategies.
* Must be currently pursuing a degree (second-year status and above OR graduate student) or recently graduated from a university/college.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Graphic design knowledge/skills using Canva and/or Adobe Suite.
* Experience managing social media.
* Basic video production.
* Students with a focus in Communication, Social Sciences, Education, Instructional Design, Behavioral Science, or Humanities are preferred. All applicants are welcome.
Communications and Community Relations Internship
JOB SUMMARY
The Communications team in the Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office is looking for a creative communications intern willing to contribute and provide support with various tasks beginning in the 2022 Spring Term. The internship is specifically designed for candidates with a strong interest in government and political affairs with skills in communications, social media, and writing. This is a transformative opportunity for anyone seeking to gain hands-on experience working in the public sector, with elected officials and the news media. In addition to county-level work, the internship may also expose the intern to state and federal work.
The Communications intern will have the chance to help implement communication strategies and create written, photo and video content for social media, the website and newsletters. Applicants should have a strong interest in political communications, policy and digital media, be willing to work in a fast-paced environment and be interested in government processes. Work is primarily Monday through Friday with flexible hours to accommodate a school schedule. There may be occasional work on the weekends.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Excellent writing skills.
* Solid understanding of the different social media platforms.
* Consistent demonstration of responsibility and initiative.
* Ability to complete tasks under deadlines while managing multiple projects.
* Motivated, creative, detail-oriented, adaptable and dependable.
* Team player who also excels as an individual contributor.
* Must be currently pursuing a degree (third- or fourth-year student) or recently graduated from a university/college.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Graphic design knowledge/skills.
* Experience managing social media.
* Video editing experience is a plus.
* Communications or related field programs are preferred, but not required.
Office for New Americans Communications Intern
JOB SUMMARY
Salt Lake County is a welcoming community, open to all. Our rapid growth includes many foreign-born residents who now call the County home. To ensure that New Americans feel welcome and supported, the Salt Lake County Office for New Americans (ONA) was established in 2016. Its goal is to improve the lives of Salt Lake County’s New American residents by maximizing their civic, social, and economic potential. This is accomplished by connecting New Americans to community-based organizations that have the resources to help them thrive and feel welcomed here.
The Office for New Americans in the Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office is looking for a creative communications intern willing to contribute and provide support with various tasks during the 2022 Spring Term. The internship is specifically designed for candidates with a strong interest in government and policy with skills in communications, social media, and graphic design. In addition to county-level work, the internship will also introduce interns to state, federal, and grassroots work.
The successful candidate will support the Office for New Americans’ work with community outreach and communications. Applicants should be self-motivated and willing to work in a fast-paced environment. Work is primarily Monday through Friday with flexible hours to accommodate a school schedule. There may be occasional work on the weekends.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. The intern may be asked to prepare summaries of legislation or write talking points on a short turnaround.
* Basic English writing skills and computer knowledge are required.
* Consistent demonstration of professionalism, responsibility, and initiative.
* Strong organization and time management skills. The intern will be asked to complete tasks under deadlines while managing multiple projects.
* Motivated, creative, detail-oriented, adaptable and dependable.
* Team player who also excels as an individual contributor.
* Must be currently enrolled or recently graduated from a Bachelor OR Graduate program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Second language a plus, but not required.
* Graphic design knowledge/skills.
* Experience managing social media.
* Video editing experience.
* Students with a focus in Social Sciences, Political Science, International Studies, and Communication are preferred; but all applicants are welcome.
