Internship - Libraries (Marketing, Graphic Design, and Public Relations)

Salary :

13.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Location : Hudson, FL

Job Type : Temporary

Job Number : 12662-1224

Department : Libraries Services

Opening Date : 12 / 13 / 2024

Closing Date :

1 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Salary Range : 13.00 - $18.00

Pay Grade : Salary Disclosure :

Internship-Temporary

General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN INTERN!The Pasco County Library System is currently seeking forward-thinking interns to join our team. We're a fun and fast-paced non-traditional governmental office that likes to provide solutions. Our interns gain relevant experience by working hands-on with our marketing professionals to further the Pasco Libraries brand and communicate our value and services to the community.Essential Job Functions

Your responsibilities may include one or more of the following : Assist in the planning and execution of Libraries marketing campaign strategies.Design professional grade marketing materials including print and digital assets.Design templates for newsletters, flyers, promotional information packets, signs and displays.Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve County and departmental communications goals.Assist with the planning, design, and promoting of department special events.Draft succinct copy for blogs, social media outlets, new releases, pitches & other written content consistent with the Pasco Libraries brand.Support the department's social media presence with content creation, trends research, and data analysis.Manage and update websites, as needed, to maintain brand consistency and content messaging.Set goals, monitor and analyze performance of websites, social media accounts, advertisements and email campaigns performed by various County departments.Produce written and multimedia content for a variety of Pasco County needs.Conduct research.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Candidates seeking academic internship credit.Candidates with the aptitude to use the Adobe Creative Suite of tools including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, Sketchup Pro, HTML / CSS, and / or Adobe Premier Pro.Excellent problem-solving skills and a desire to exceed expectations.Excellent verbal, writing, and non-verbal skills with persuasive consensus building techniques.Must be a self-starter.Must possess attention to detail.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS / WORKING CONDITIONS :

Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication. Travel to in-county destinations for on-location photography opportunities.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

Candidate must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and majoring in (or have recently graduated from) public relations, communications, advertising, journalism, graphic design, video production, mass media studies or related field and have basic photography skills. Must possess strong written and interpersonal communications skills. Must be organized and flexible with the ability to prioritize time-sensitive projects. Must be able to work a sometimes elastic schedule and 20 hours per week (some evenings may be required). Skilled experience using Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Cloud based products. Prior relevant internship experience preferred. Organization Social media experience preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS :

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

PHYSICAL SKILLS :

Ability to communicate effectively using speaking, hearing, writing, and vision skills.

ADA STATEMENT :

A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE :

Pasco County BOCC is drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE :

Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021

Temporary Position - benefits not available. Not eligible for Veterans' Preference in accordance with FS 295.07.

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

AcknowledgeDecline

Are you at least 18 years old?

Adult : Age 18 and overMinor : Younger than 18 years old

Are you currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and majoring in (or have recently graduated from) public relations, communications, advertising, journalism, graphic design, video production, mass media studies or related field and have basic photography skills?

YesNo

Which best describes the years of experience you have as required for this position?

Ten or more years of experienceNine years but less than tenEight years but less than nineSeven years but less than eightSix years but less than sevenFive years but less than sixFour years but less than fiveThree years but less than fourTwo years but less than threeOne year but less than twoLess than one year of experience

Do you possess strong written and interpersonal communications skills?

YesNo

Are you organized and flexible with the ability to prioritize time-sensitive projects?

YesNo

Are you able to work a sometimes elastic schedule and 20 hours per week (some evenings may be required)?

NoYes

Are you skilled in using Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Cloud based products?

YesNo

Do you have prior relevant internship experience?

YesNo

Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

YesNo

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug / alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

AcknowledgedDeclined

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note : If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

YesNo

I agree to the following General Release and Waiver of Liability : The level of the background check is determined by the Volunteer / Intern position. Note : Sexual Offender / Predator background checks are part of the background check process. The applicant or parent / guardian of the applicant may be required to complete a department specific application and release / waiver prior to commencement of Volunteer / Intern placement. Volunteer / Intern positions are subject to availability and department approval and may be terminated by either party at any time.

Acknowledged

I agree to the following Acknowledgement of Releases, Waivers and Background Checks : I the above applicant / participant or parent / guardian of above minor application / participant, if accepted to preform Volunteer / Intern service, assume all risk of personal injury and / or property damage from whatever causes arising in conjunction with participation in same. I / We hereby release the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners, the individual members of said Board, the director, agents or other employees of the Board of any liability or contribution to such liability, before, during or after participation and / or transport to and from. I / We further state that the foregoing Release and Waiver of Liability has been carefully read and that I / We understand the contents and have acknowledged the same of my / our own free act.

Acknowledged

I agree to the following Affidavit of Skills, Abilities, Knowledge and Competency to be Completed by Adult Applicant or Parent / Guardian of Minor Applicant : I the above applicant / participant or parent / guardian of above minor applicant / participant affirm that I or my minor child / ward have the skills, abilities and knowledge necessary to safely and competently perform the responsibilities and duties of the volunteer position or internship that I or my minor child / ward is applying to.

Acknowledged

I acknowledge and understand that I am applying for an intern position that is subject to availability.

YesNo

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Salary : $13 - $18