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Student Intern Communications (Unclassified) (Part-Time) - Council District 2

City of San José
San Jose, CA Part Time|Intern
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2025
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José.

The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov.

About The Department

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The San José City Council is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.

The San José City Council consists of ten Councilmembers elected by district and a Mayor elected at-large, each for four- year terms. The Mayor and Council are responsible for representing the residents of San José, providing accountability, reviewing public policy and programs, and adopting those policies which best meet the needs of the residents, visitors, and businesses in San José.

Position Duties

Council District 2 is recruiting for a dedicated part-time Student Intern with a focus on communications and public outreach. Under close supervision, this position will serve Councilmember Pamela Campos, and perform routine and/or general assistance tasks, and perform related work as required. Incumbents are expected to have no previous meaningful work experience, but must have a willingness to learn and apply their academic training to the required job assignments.

Positions in these unclassified civil service classifications are appointed “at will” with no property right to continued employment. Each appointment is for a specified period-of-time to be determined by the appointing Councilmember and does not extend past the end of the elected official's or appointing authority's term. Assignments may be on a project basis and/or as needed basis and will not be on predetermined employment time/term limitations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to completion of high school and current enrollment in an accredited college or university in undergraduate or graduate program.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the state of California may be required in performing job duties.

Other Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications:

Digital Communications & Social Media

  • Ability to create and schedule social media content (Instagram, Facebook, Nextdoor, LinkedIn) to promote Councilmember Campos’s initiatives and community updates.
  • Ability to design graphics, flyers, and visuals for social media and outreach materials.
  • Ability to film and edit short video clips to engage constituents and highlight key community issues and events.
  • Ability to monitor social media trends and engagement, providing recommendations to enhance reach and impact.
  • Ability to assist in drafting newsletters, press releases, and other digital content.

Event Support

  • Ability to assist in organizing logistics for public meetings, forums, and community events.
  • Ability to support event promotion, including designing invitations, social media announcements, and coordinating RSVPs.
  • Ability to provide on-site event support, including setup, check-in, and engaging with attendees.

Selection Process:

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application, resume, and cover letter. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional steps of the selection process may consist of one or more interviews.

To be considered for this position, you must fill out the online application on the City of San Jose website and submit the following:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume

Additional Information

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact sarah.shull@sanjoseca.gov.

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.

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