General DescriptionIrvine Ranch Water District is currently accepting applications for a
Temporary Student Intern position in Communications/Community Relations.
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is 8:00 AM on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit applications early. Candidates who submit applications after the first review deadline are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline.
The District
Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency, with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website: www.IRWD.com .
IRWD Corporate Values
Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website. We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world.
IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions.
The Position Under direct supervision, assists the Communications/Community Relations team with various duties focusing on community outreach and engagement, event planning, education outreach tours and presentations; helping staff with writing, educating, informing, and building consensus through community outreach events, programs, and initiatives; as well as internal communications. Temporary Student Interns will receive hands-on training emphasizing teamwork, independence, and building relationships in the community and industry.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSStudent Intern is a temporary job classification. Temporary Student Interns must be actively enrolled as a third-year student or above in an institution of higher learning or graduate school.
Summary of DutiesEngage and communicate effectively with the public and represent IRWD in a positive and professional way.
Assist in writing and video development for print, websites, email and social media.
Design event/program fliers, graphics, and other communications material.
Assist with posting and maintaining social media presence, including monitoring platforms for mentions and engagement opportunities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
Staff community events and facility tours.
Assist with planning community events and facility tours.
Assist with media, community, and construction outreach.
Assist with responding to resident inquiries.
Develop relationships with peers.
Must be willing to occasionally work early mornings, evenings and weekends.
Attend meetings as needed.
Comply with work-related safety practices and attend relevant safety training.
Perform other duties as required.
QualificationsEducation:
- At the time of appointment, active enrollment as a student in an institution of higher learning either at the undergraduate or graduate level is required. Must be majoring in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing, digital marketing, public policy, or related field at the junior or senior bachelor’s degree level, or at the graduate level.
Experience:
- Strong writing and organizational skills.
- Social media/digital marketing.
- Basic graphic design skills.
- Video content creation.
- Coordinating and staffing events.
Ability to:- Prioritize tasks.
- Work with others on the team and jump in whenever needed.
- Comply with Associated Press (AP) and Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) style standards.
License/Certifications Required - A valid Class “C” California Drivers’ License
Additional InformationThe physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of office/field employees and management. Represent the District in a professional manner when dealing with the public. Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify complicated concepts to others within well-established policies, procedures, and standards, as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple and difficult requests from others. Ability to write and/or speak Mandarin Chinese or Korean is a strong plus.
Mathematical Ability
Ability to perform basic mathematics.
Technology Ability
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and graphic design software (Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite).
Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability
Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. Ability to remain calm in crisis and emergency situations. Ability to use discretion when handling and disseminating sensitive and confidential information.
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit, walk, bend, stoop, and stand. Regularly required to lift up to 40 lbs. when preparing, setting up and closing events. Walk up to three miles when conducting tours.
Environmental Adaptability
Noise level is generally equivalent to typical office environment, except on occasional visits to construction sites and facilities where the noise level may be higher. Ability to work in an environment which may expose employee to hazardous materials and conditions when conducting tours of facilities or in the field.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, Irvine Ranch Water District employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS All applicants are required to complete and submit a District application form online and answer the supplemental questionnaire. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of the District online application. To apply, click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page.
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Online Employment Application Guide Applications will be reviewed by the Human Resources Department and the subject matter expert. Those applicants possessing the most pertinent qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include:
Oral Interview Examination : will evaluate the candidates' experience, training, education, and abilities in relation to those factors which are essential for successful performance on the job.
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
Equal Opportunity Employer I rvine Ranch Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you consider yourself a person with a disability, you may contact the Human Resources Department for a reasonable accommodation.
Prorated Holiday Pay
No other Benefits
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
