Internship -Marketing/ Graphic Arts - Paid
City of Delray Beach
Intern Job Description
Position Title: Intern -Marketing/ Graphic Arts Intern- Paid
Department: Public Works Department
Supervisor/Mentor: Missie Barletto, Deputy Director Program and Project Management
Dates: Summer 2019: May 29, 2019 – August 2, 2019
Hours: up to 29 hours per week
Vacancies: 1
***Housing Not Provided***
Summary of Position:
The Intern will experience a professional environment to assist in marketing and graphic design in the Public Works Department. Assist with creative concepts, shooting video, still photos, and editing. Also assist with websites, designing project-specific brochures, and other projects as assigned.
Essential job functions:
- Assist in the concept design of marketing materials.
- Assist with Public Works website
- Assist with creative concepts, shooting video, still photos, and editing.
- Assist with statistically significant survey of people on the barrier island concerning the potential to develop a residential parking permit for that area.
- Design templates for our project-specific brochures and other brochures.
- Proofread a variety of written communications.
- Collect and manage a media archive of photography.
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics
- Educational background in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Graphic Design, Art, Media, Public Administration and or related field
- Knowledge and experience with MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suites and Photoshop.
- Strong grammar and writing skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently while completing multiple projects in tandem
- The ability to communicate and work with others
Learning Goals
- Knowledge of the City of Delray Beach, its process and goals.
- Understand the role of the communications position and how the position contributes to public service within the Public Works Department.
- Identify the different mediums used in community outreach and how it is used in the City of Delray Beach.
- Identify how other mediums can be used in city government and explain how it could be applied at the City of Delray Beach.
Preferred Majors
Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Graphic Design, Art, Media, Public Administration and or related field
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, bend and stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Works inside in an office environment and outside in various weather conditions.
SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.