Communications Intern

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN COMMUNICATIONS!

Apply by July 5, 2024

Organization Description

The Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) provides business solutions for state and local governments, universities and colleges, suppliers and small businesses. DOAS' product and service offerings encompass a broad spectrum that includes purchasing, risk management, enterprise human resources, fleet support services and surplus property.

Job Description

The DOAS Communications and Marketing Team seeks a dynamic self-starter to assist agency communications and marketing efforts. This internship is an excellent opportunity to hone research, writing, design, videography, and content management skills while experiencing various aspects of business-to-business communications and customer service initiatives.

Responsibilities

Assists with writing, designing, researching and other communications projects for the DOAS Office of Communications and Marketing.

Under general supervision:

• Assist with writing content for the DOAS Website and Dispatch newsletter; identify appropriate images for website (as part of redesign project) and DOAS collaterals and marketing materials

• Assist in writing and designing print collaterals, such as posters, brochures, push cards, etc. in support of DOAS campaigns

• Create promotional videos and take photos for events, campaigns, etc.

Required Skills

• Excellent communications skills

• Writing ability

• Clear, grammatically correct English, knowledge of AP style

• Email marketing

• Experience with MailChimp

• Computer skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; intermediate knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and web content posting tools a plus

• Video experience

• Experience with video editing and production

Seeking a graduate or undergraduate student with a minimum of three (3) upper level courses in communications, journalism, public relations or English.

Position Location

200 Piedmont Avenue in the Sloppy Floyd Building; near the Georgia State Capitol and on the MARTA rail line.

Remote (must have dedicated office/workspace)

Position Available

Internship is available through December 31, 2024.

Internship is 29 hours per week, flexible work day around class schedule.

Hourly pay: $15.00

Please email a resume, appropriate writing sample and cover letter describing your interest in the position, applicable skills and coursework to recruiter@doas.ga.gov The writing sample may be a class assignment or other brief piece that illustrates writing ability.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring agency.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

DOAS is an equal opportunity employer.

Student enrolled in a Georgia high school, technical college, or university/college. Must be currently enrolled during the internship.

Additional Information

• Agency Logo: Requisition ID: INT001V

• Number of Openings: 1

• Advertised Salary: $15.00 per hour

• Shift: Day Job

• Posting End Date: Jul 5, 2024