The Position

Gwinnett County’s Department of Water Resources is currently recruiting to hire interns to assist our Information & Outreach Division. $20.36 per hour, 15-20 hours per week with at least one year commitment, not to exceed 1,560 hours per year.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of communications materials for water conservation and protection
• Write educational articles for newsletters and other publications, as well as social media posts. Assist with writing and design/layout for brochures and flyers using Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
• Assist Department of Water Resources staff with workshops and events, including compiling registrations, preparing materials, coordinating attendee sign-in, and display set-up/break-down
• Review and coordinate updates to the Department of Water Resources website
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Major in communications, journalism, or public relations
• Available at least two weekdays per week between the hours of 8:00am and 3:00pm
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and Saturdays
• A valid driver's license and the ability to meet requirements to operate a Gwinnett County vehicle

• Strong work or educational background and/or understanding of communications and public relations
• Can quickly learn and confidently deliver new material
• Well organized and dependable
• Will represent Gwinnett County DWR with professionalism and courtesy
• Comfortable with public speaking
• Moderate physical activity including stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling and the ability to lift 30 pounds.

Benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.
Company

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more.