NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Public Affairs Intern
Fountain Valley, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17/hr - $20/hrNEOGOV is seeking a Public Affairs Intern to assist in the day-to-day activities of the public affairs department at the Orange County Water District. The role includes drafting communications materials, assisting with event planning, and providing administrative support to the department.
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Responsibilities
Assist in the day-to-day activities of OCWD’s public affairs department
Drafting and updating news releases, fact sheets, talking points, letters, educational materials, and other materials as assigned
Assisting with special event planning and execution
Working with departments on social media campaigns, graphics and videos
Coordinating special projects and community outreach
Interacting with government and community organizations
Updating the District website
Monitoring and summarizing legislative committee hearings, work sessions, and bills
Providing oral summaries of legislation
Providing general administrative support to the department as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be a current full-time undergraduate or graduate school student with major emphasis in Communications, Public Affairs, Public Policy/Administration, Public Relations, Political Science, Pre-Law, Economics, Business, or related field
Excellent writing and organization skills
Knowledge of California and US legislative processes
Knowledge of MS Office applications
Familiarity with social media platforms and practices
Ability to analyze documents and summarize information into easy-to-understand summaries
A valid California Class 'C' Driver's License and proof of automobile insurance are required
Interns must submit proof of full-time enrollment, class schedules, and grades each semester/quarter
Interns must have at least one year remaining in school
You must provide an unofficial transcript and cover letter explaining how your schooling relates to this internship and your expected graduation date
You must also submit (attach) a graded writing sample and a reference letter from a past or current teacher along with your application
Candidates given an offer of employment will be required to pass a medical examination and background check
This is a part-time internship not to exceed 25 working hours a week
We are looking for interns who can work up to 20-25 hours/week
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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