OC Health Care Agency Communications Internship (Unpaid)

CAREER DESCRIPTION

Position

Communications Intern

OC Health Care Agency

DEADLINE TO APPLY

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 11:59 PM (PST).

THE AGENCY

The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family, and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Administrative Services, Behavioral Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Public Health Services, and Specialized Medical Services - the HCA is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The HCA Communications Team, which provides both internal and external marketing and communications support to the Agency, is offering an internship related to communications and social media. Students or recent graduates selected for the position will perform a range of duties from very basic activities to those requiring higher skill levels.

Duties may include:

• Drafting and scheduling written content for the HCA's Facebook, Instagram and Twitter/X platforms

• Editing and drafting content for the HCA's monthly newsletter and websites

• Formatting and proofreading a variety of documents

• Carrying out other writing assignments and duties as needed

• Students will be able to perform these duties in a remote/virtual setting

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be current students enrolled in an accredited college/university majoring in public relations, political science, marketing, communications, journalism or related fields; or be a recent (6 months) graduate who completed their degree in one of the above fields.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional written and oral communication skills

• Knowledge of Associated Press writing style

• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite

• Thorough knowledge of social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter/X

• Ability to work collaboratively with others

• Detail oriented and reliable

TIME COMMITMENT

The HCA Communications team is seeking an intern with a minimum commitment of four months. Students can expect to intern approximately 15 hours per week during this timeframe.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO INTERNS

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 explore career options

• Apply academic 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

• Participate in the HCA's social media strategy

• Support community engagement

• Experience social rebranding

• Mentoring from Specialists and Communications managers

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants must attach a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to their application.

The cover letter is an opportunity for students to describe career and academic goals, to elaborate upon personal and academic accomplishments, and to identify what type of internship experience they are seeking. Learn more about what to include in a cover letter on our website here.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND SCREENING/REFERENCE CHECK

Prior to placement, applicants may be asked to submit contact information for reference checks and a background screening.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related recommendations.

Employees working in healthcare settings and correctional facilities should refer to the latest guidance from state and local agencies related to vaccination and booster recommendations. Please click here to see the latest guidance for more details.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION:

Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

For additional internship postings, please check our Web site at the following link: https://hrs.ocgov.com/careers/volunteer-intern/internships/internship-opportunities

Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,

encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.