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Providence is a full-service communications firm headquartered in Bakersfield, California. Providence specializes in developing strategic communications plans with extensive expertise in public affairs campaigns designed to produce successful project permitting. Our firm provides public relations support, website development and manages multiple social media accounts for our clients daily. Our current clients include those in the agriculture, water, oil and gas, transportation, healthcare, nonprofit, retail and telecommunications industries.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Public Relations Intern, under the guidance of Project Managers, actively supports the execution of public relations, marketing, and public affairs campaigns for our clients. In addition to campaign support, the intern participates in office administrative tasks and carries out various assigned duties. This 90-day, part-time position offers a hands-on opportunity for the intern to gain valuable experience, broaden their business contacts, and enhance their knowledge of the public relations, marketing and public affairs industries[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, including all important aspects of the job -- whether performed daily, weekly, monthly, or annually; and any duty that occurs at irregular intervals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Project Assistance: Support various projects, collaborating with Project Managers, Coordinators, Videographers and Graphic Designers.
- Public Relations & Outreach: Assist with advocacy, outreach, and marketing campaigns.
- Targeted Research: Conduct specific research for projects and maintain updated databases and contact lists.
- Monitor & Summarize: Track city/county meetings and conduct news and social media roundups.
- Event Planning Support: Assist with organizing and executing events, including logistics for booths and ribbon-cutting ceremonies.
- Social Media Management: Work with team to design, schedule, and produce engaging content for platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Create reels for social media. Monitor messages and comments, evaluate engagement/engagement rate monthly for accounts.
- Email Marketing: Assemble email newsletters, curating content and managing distribution lists.
- Create Marketing Materials: Produce simple graphic designs and prepare PowerPoint Slide Decks.
- Assist in Inventory Management: Support the Office Manager by helping to update and manage inventory and swag.
- Photo and Video Shoot Assistance: Assist during photo and video shoots at various events.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Act as receptionist when the office manager is out.
- Greet visitors in a friendly manner.
- Operate telephone system to answer the phone, check voicemail and transfer calls.
- Compose and follow-up on emails and general communication.
- General support to director of operations and other staff with data entry, photocopying and filing.
- Assist with office administration tasks as needed.
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MARGINAL FUNCTIONS (IF ANY):
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ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Mental - The intern will spend several hours in moderate concentration on the computer entering various types of information which requires attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
Physical - The intern will spend several hours sitting and using office equipment and computers. The intern will also have to do some lifting of supplies and materials.
Environmental - Requires capability of performing essential job functions in established office environment under normal lighting and climate control tolerances. Occasionally, the physical environment requires the employee to work outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Note: Work may be performed at the company office or other locations, as determined by management and the needs of the business. Work from home may be required under certain circumstances.
Manual dexterity - Requires use of hands and arms to operate personal computer, calculator, copy machine, telephone, and other general office equipment and to record written information.
Audible - Requires the ability to verbally communicate with clients, vendors, key contacts and internal departments in person and via telephone.
Visual - Requires the ability to read written documentation and reports, operate office equipment such as computers and printers and drive a vehicle.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Pursuing a degree in a related field or recent college graduate (e.g., Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing/Communications, or English)
Must be able to work part time during the school year.
Flexibility with hours – available for day and occasional evening meetings (will accommodate student schedule).
Must have access to a reliable vehicle, have a valid California driver license with driving record acceptable to the company’s insurance carrier, and be able to travel within Kern County.
Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Teams).
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, possess good organizational skills, be detail-oriented, with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
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Interested in working for Providence Consulting? Please contact careers@provconsult.com.
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Job Features
Job Category | Local |
Job Category | Internship |
Job Level | Part-time |
Job Industry | Public Relations Intern |