City of San José · 1 day ago
Marketing & Communications Graduate Intern - Energy Department
San Jose, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20.52/hr - $30.30/hrThe City of San José is a vibrant and inclusive workplace dedicated to serving the community. The Marketing and Communications Graduate Intern will assist the San José Clean Energy team with day-to-day communications, improve customer experiences, and support various marketing projects aimed at increasing awareness of SJCE programs and services.
Environmental ConsultingInnovation ManagementOffice AdministrationRecycling
No H1B
Responsibilities
Help maintain and expand SJCE’s program webpages (electric vehicles, solar and storage, electric homes, etc.)
Assist with developing online tools to help customers navigate the electric vehicles, home electrification, and rooftop solar and increase adoption
Write clear and engaging content for web pages, blogs, articles, emails, social media and marketing materials
Research, coordinate, and attend community events to increase awareness of SJCE programs and services, particularly in diverse communities. Pitch community events for the marketing team to attend, prepare collateral and materials for events, and conduct outreach at events. The intern may be asked to develop an interactive game or activity for SJCE’s event booth
Organize SJCE’s marketing collateral and develop a library of materials that is visible and accessible for department staff and the public
Assist with noticing for SJCE programs and improve and streamline processes. This includes drafting letters and emails, developing and refining key messaging, and reviewing data to measure the effectiveness of communications
Become a cheerleader for SJCE and CCAs! Connect with colleagues in the field and develop an understanding of industry trends and initiatives
Additionally, this intern will help support SJCE’s ongoing work, including attending meetings, developing marketing collateral, and collecting and analyzing data to improve customer experiences
Qualification
Required
Completion of a Bachelor's Degree and current enrollment in a Masters degree program from an accredited college or university in business or public administration or closely related field
Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the state of California
Provide creative suggestions to achieve communication goals
Research, fact check, proofread, and edit as necessary
Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred
Environmental or energy coursework and other training
Experience/knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software and Canva Pro
Experience/knowledge of social media
Bilingual Spanish, Vietnamese or Chinese
Company
City of San José
From its founding in 1777 as California's first city, San José has been a leader driven by its spirit of innovation.
Founded in 1977
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.68MKey Investors
Toyota Mobility FoundationCalifornia State Coastal Conservancy
2024-08-01Grant· $0.26M
2023-06-28Grant· $0.42M
Leadership Team
Dr. Marcelo Peredo
Chief Information Security Officer
Ed Kim
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Recent News
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