I got an email about this from Peter Shields if anybody is interested... The Washington State Department of Natural Resources looking for spring intern to join their Communications team in Olympia. Please share. DNR Communications Intern (Unpaid) Are you majoring in a journalism or communications field and want to gain first-hand, real-world experience working in natural resource management? If so, you may be perfect for the DNR Communications Internship Program. This opportunity with DNR offers an intern valuable networking possibilities and on-the-job experience. OPEN UNTIL FILLED Flexible start date with minimum 3 month duration, 24 to 40 hours a week Spring internship (approx. mid Mar – mid June) POSITION PROFILE: The person in this internship position has the opportunity to: Gain valuable experience working with a team of communications professionals in a collaborative environment; Promote a government agency’s mission using social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and a blog); Write blogs, articles, press releases and assist with events. PREFERRED SKILLS: Journalism skills writing and editing: news releases, blogs, media events, web sites or scientific journals; Social media skills; Ability to multitask and meet deadlines; Great work ethic and self-starting attitude; Strong communication and collaboration skills. DNR works with various media outlets to inform the public about the assortment of natural resource-related issues including: forestry, fire prevention, Puget Sound and other aquatic restoration projects, geology, recreation and environmental education. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant should be a current college student, Junior or Senior status or recent college graduate, majoring in communication. Applicants must also have an interest in natural resources and a desire to further their career in communications. APPLICATION PROCESS • To be considered you must apply online at careers.wa.gov - bit.ly/1a67PWv Note - applicants will be asked for this information: · Attach a Letter of Interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile, preferred skills and position qualifications. Please include your dates of availability and hours per week. · Attach a Resume. · Attach the names of three to five professional references (this may include professors). · 3 samples of writing (may be attached or links to published work) Dena Scroggie Agency Webmaster 360-902-1723 [email protected] dnr.wa.gov
Posted on: Wed, 05 Mar 2014 03:20:38 +0000