Social Media & Digital/Graphic Design Intern

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Orange County Human Resource Services Recruitment Services develops information about job opportunities and identifies ways to promote job openings to attract qualified candidates for specific positions and promote the County of Orange as an employer of choice.

Intern Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop templates and custom social media posts promoting employment opportunities to be posted on social media sites including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
• Research and draft various employment-related topic posts
• Incorporate graphic/digital design for social media use using Canva, Photoshop or other graphic design software
• Develop promotional materials (e.g., flyers or videos for job fairs, etc.)
• Evaluate effectiveness of social media sites, summarize key indicators, identify trends and make recommendations to increase outreach and participation

Key Qualifications:

Ideal candidates will have:

• Experience using social media to promote a brand, program or organization
• Experience using digital/graphic design
• Strong written and communication skills
• Enthusiasm and an interest in applying social media and design concepts in an applied setting within County guidelines

Educational Requirements:

The internship is best suited for college students or recent graduates with experience in social media who have completed coursework and/or gained experience in graphic or digital design.

Time Commitment:

Flexible schedules are available that consist of 10 - 20 hours per week for 8 - 12 weeks. Hours must be scheduled during regular business hours (Monday - Friday between 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.). Interns able to schedule the maximum hours/duration listed for the internship typically gain a more in-depth experience.

Benefits Available to Intern:

Although this is an unpaid internship that does not lead to paid employment or include employee benefits, students and recent graduates are offered an excellent opportunity to:

• Build resumes and work history
• Explore career options
• Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace
• Fulfill college/university internship requirements
• Network in their fields of interest with professionals who are dedicated to making a positive difference in Orange County
• Intern with one of the premier employers in the region

Additional Information:

Prospective interns must provide a portfolio or examples of their graphic art/design and/or web design work with their application material.

How to Apply:

Please e-mail a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcript and sample portfolio to jane.dawson@ocgov.com. The cover letter is an opportunity for students to describe career and academic goals, to elaborate upon personal and academic accomplishments, to share areas of interest that relate to the internship and to identify what type of internship experience they are seeking. Please include GPA, preferred start and end dates for the internship, number of hours that can be scheduled on a weekly basis and days/timeframes available to schedule internship hours.

Contact:
Jane Dawson, Manager/Intern Resources
County of Orange
333 West Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Phone: (714) 834-7440
Email: jane.dawson@ocgov.com