May 2, 2011

Paid Communication internship

Title:The Utah Clean Cities Coalition (UCCC) is currently seeking a student or recent graduate for a communications internship with the coalition beginning in December
Organization: The Utah Clean Cities Coalition
Hours:The intern would be expected to work 30-35 hours per week, on social media, public relations, and event planning activities. Preferred candidates would be able to continuing work through the following school year, at 15-25 hours per week.
Duties:
  • · Maintain and update social media websites
  • · Write blog entries, newsletters, and draft press releases
  • · Represent UCCC at events
  • · Respond to public inquires as required
  • · Coordinate events with the government and public
  • · Track media articles on the coalition
  • · Research prospective media or speaking opportunities
  • · Calling clients for events and RSVPs
  • · Creating reports as needed
Skills:
  • · Current or newly graduated student at a college or university.
  • · Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are a must.
  • · Comfort with a wide variety of communications tools is a must
  • · Demonstrated experience with social media tools (Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, YouTube, etc)
  • · Strong computer and multimedia skills (Microsoft Office, Web applications, etc)
  • · Must be a strong self starter
  • · Must be willing to submit to a drug and background test, in order to work in the office

Contact:

Compensation:

· Payment of $12 / hour as an independent contractor

· School credit may be available.

· Review our current website at www.UtahCleanCities.org . Email a resume, a writing sample, and any social media examples you have to Carrie.Giles@UtahCleanCities.org

· Application period ends on May 21, 2011.

· Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Candidates should be available to start in June 2011.


All interns are expected to maintain a high-quality work ethic as they would with any other employer.
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