With Who: Charleston Water System
Location: Charleston, SC (St. Philip St., downtown)
Dates: Summer 2020
Compensation: $16.00/hr – $18.00/hr (Depending on qualifications and class ranking.)
Hours: 8 AM and 5 PM (flexible)
Position Description: (This is a paid internship.) Assist Communications team in developing and implementing a robust community outreach/education program.
Primary Duties:
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Developing presentation materials.
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Developing presentation demonstrations.
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Proactively contacting organizations to book appearances.
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Coordinating and fulfilling request appearances.
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Assist in preparation and/or execution of Citizens Academy program.
Additional Duties: Other related duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience:
- Currently enrolled in 3rd (Junior) or 4th (Senior) year of undergraduate studies or a Graduate student working on a Master’s degree in any of the following degree programs: Communications / Public Relations / Marketing / Education / Environmental Science / Public Administration / Public Health / Environmental and Sustainability Studies / General Studies, or someone with a passion to educate the community about public water services or wastewater management.
- Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.
- Must have well-developed writing, editing, and grammatical skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Physical Requirements, Activities, and Working Conditions:
- Sedentary work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly maneuver and transport objects.
- Ability to use a personal computer, desk and cellular telephone, radio, fax, copy machines, and calculator.
- Ability to visually observe computer screens, printer and keyboard to receive and send information.
- Ability to receive and give complex written and oral instructions.
- Ability to bend, reach, and handle documents.
- General office environment, but must be able to wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to perform required essential functions.
Training Needs:
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OSHA and Departmental safety training as required.
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Skills Based Training.
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Standard Operating Instruction (SOI) per department requirements.
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ISO 14001 standards for department and company.
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See Department Competency and Training Matrix for this position.
Application Deadline: Applications close on March 4th, 2020 at 11:55 pm
Apply (or request more information): Apply today! See full internship posting and submit your application via the CofC Handshake Portal.