COMMUNICATIONS INTERN (SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN)

Job Description:

COMMUNICATIONS INTERN (SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN)

Description

DESCRIPTION

The Technology & Innovation Department (TID) has an immediate opening for a part-time, unclassified Communications Intern (Non-Career) in the Business Operations Bureau. The position will support the Department’s Public Affairs Assistant with TID communications work, including updating websites, blog writing, graphic design, and social media posts/reels.

The Technology & Innovation Department (TID) plans and develops the technology infrastructure for the City and provides a centralized resource for technology deployment and support throughout the City. The Department integrates people, processes, and technology to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of City services through the work of its 203 FTEs while operating on a FY 2025 annual operating budget of nearly $88 million TID is organized into five bureaus: Business Operations, Digital Services, Enterprise Information Services, Infrastructure Services, and Technology Engagement & Support. The Department also manages LBTV, a production studio that develops custom programming and distributes City multimedia content via its broadcast TV station and social media platforms. Additional information about the department is available at www.longbeach.gov / ti .

Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1600 work hours over 12 months and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. Non-career employees are not typically eligible for health/dental/vision benefits; however, may be eligible for sick leave benefits.

**Please note this recruitment will be accepting a limited number of applications for the position. Once the maximum number of submissions of 100 has been met, the job posting will be closed and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

**If the maximum number of submissions has not been met, the job bulletin will remain open until the closing date of July 8, 2025 at 11:59PM PST.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Assists with development and design graphics for press releases, social media postings, and departmental website, etc.;
• Compiles information from various sources and presents to stakeholders in a clear and concise report/oral presentation; and;
• Writes and edits copy for quarterly newsletters, blog posts and other publications;
• Produces coordinated graphic design for events and programs including flyers, posters, signs;
• Creates graphics for special projects, maps, displays, certificates, signs, flyers, and brochures;
• May staff public information booths and make presentations to community groups;
• May assist with the creation of written marketing plans and other publicity strategies and perform other duties as required;
• Performs other related duties as required

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

• Currently standing as a Junior or Senior in an undergraduate program with a major in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related degree focus, from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 2.0 or higher(proof required) OR
  
• Recently graduated from an undergraduate program (within one yea of application submission) from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 2.0 or higher in a related field (proof required).

*Required documents, such as transcripts, degrees, certificates, or licenses, must be uploaded to the online application in PDF forma at the time of filing. Any proof submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the document. Proof of education for academic degrees should indicate the type of degree and date of degree conferral. Candidates who possess degrees or units from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of media and usage requirements, including drafting, creation of graphic art materials, copywriting and art direction;
  
• Proficiency with graphic design software, such as CANVA, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, or Adobe Photoshop or similar.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
  
• Ability to write, edit, and copy publications and promotional materials;
  
• Ability to write and edit employee and community newsletters
  
• Ability to prioritize tasks and duties to meet deadlines.
  
• Experience designing graphics for press releases social media postings, and /or websites.
  
• Experience creating reels and video editing.
  
• Experience writing blog posts and updating websites.
  
• Experience in preparing detailed and comprehensive reports.
  

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL DEMONSTRATE

• Ability to research, organize, and analyze data from a variety of sources and draft reports, presentations and blog posts.
• Ability to exercise initiative to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and inwriting.
• Ability to exercise tact, judgement, and patience in assisting City staff and outside agencies.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on July 8, 2025. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-7198.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to theCalifornia Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7198.

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. This information is available in an alternative format by request at the agency contact on the bulletin. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the agency two (2) business days prior to the test, if applicable.
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Closing Date/Time: 7/8/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$24.08 Hourly