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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Community Outreach Intern

VA 22195-2266, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$37K/yr - $37K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking a Community Outreach Intern to provide program support for their Community Outreach Department. The role involves implementing outreach lessons in schools, participating in community events, and assisting in the development of educational materials.

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Responsibilities

Provides presentations and assists in hosting activities for school classrooms, clubs, civic groups, HOAs, libraries, businesses and target audiences

Participates in Community Outreach events that are often held on the weekends and/or evenings. These events vary and may include serving water, interacting with event participants (customers and community members), managing interactive games, etc

Assists in the development and distribution of various educational materials such as flyers, lesson plans and activities

Assists in creating community education and outreach messaging such as flyers, web content and social media posts

As part of a team, works with local organizations, governments and other water and wastewater utilities to collaborate on community outreach opportunities and projects

Assists with coordinating and executing other Community Outreach-led events such as the Water Art Invitational, Water Academy, Trick or Treatment and Kidz@Work

Assists in promoting educational programs for identified target audiences in Prince William County, including outreach to elementary, middle, and high school students and internal and external Prince William Water events

Operate a Prince William Water vehicle

Performs other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Microsoft OfficePublic presentationsCommunity outreachOrganizational skillsDiversityInclusionEvent coordinationEducational material developmentEffective communicationTeam collaborationIndependent work

Required

Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university with a major in Education, Environmental Science, Communications or related field. If enrolled in an undergraduate program, must be a sophomore, junior or senior upon employment

Students must have and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license consistent with Prince William Water policy requirements

Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely in writing and in public presentations

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work

Ability to use personal computers with skills in Microsoft Office to include word processing and spreadsheet management

Ability to work nights and/or weekends as required

Ability to work independently

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Possesses strong organizational skills