Department of Waste Resources Paid Internship - County of Riverside

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under supervision, assists and participates in the work performed by employees of a specific profession; through participation, receives supervised work experience in a specific professional vocation; and performs other related duties as required.

The Department of Waste Resources is offering a paid internship opportunity. The intern will assist staff in creating engaging social media content (including photography and educational videos) about environmental issues, sustainability, and waste reduction. The intern will also help develop social media calendars and campaigns and strategize ways to grow awareness and the online presence of the Department. During community outreach events and classes, the intern will provide information and resources to the public regarding waste management and sustainability. They will actively participate in program/event planning and facilitate its coordination. Additionally, the intern will support staff and volunteers in resource garden care, outreach efforts, and other programming. The intern will gain knowledge of solid waste and recycling regulations, such as AB 341, AB 1826, and SB 1383.

This professional student internship position is based in Riverside with a flexible work week consisting of approximately 20-40 hours per week. The selected candidate can anticipate the internship to span from 6 months to one-year in length.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Data gathering
• Developing and maintaining data spreadsheets
• Compliance assistance with State mandated environmental programs
• Developing website and social media content
• Developing online outreach projects related to waste reduction
• Creating materials related to waste reduction for social media outlets
• Supporting community outreach efforts, providing excellent customer service
• Gaining knowledge of environmental issues, solid waste and recycling regulations and local government operations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average : 2.5 GPA required. Proof of most current unofficial/official transcript with cumulative GPA must be provided at time of application .

Education: Applicants must be currently enrolled/attending school at an accredited college or university, in a Certificate, Bachelor's or Master's degree program or preparing to transfer to a Bachelor's program during the entire duration of the internship. R ecent college graduates are eligible to intern for up to one year (twelve months) from their graduation date. Graduation date is not to exceed a twelve month maximum during the duration of the internship.

Areas of Study : Communications, Marketing, Journalism or similar; Public or Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Studies or similar; Information Technology, Computer Science, or similar; Sustainability, Environmental Studies or similar; Arts or Humanities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experienced in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experienced in utilizing Adobe Create Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with environmental programs, climate change or climate science
• Experience with Canva software
• Spanish speaker

**All applicants are required to include a resume and most recent unofficial/official transcript. Document(s) must be uploaded as attachments at time of application to be considered. **

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County of Riverside has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 or NGB-22 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for Veteran's Preference. Policy is available here: https://www.rivcocob.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/C-3-Veterans-Preference-Program.pdf

What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants currently enrolled/attending school at an accredited college or universityor who have recently graduated within the past twelve months.

No late applications will be permitted and changes or alterations cannot be accepted. Resumes that include job descriptions and duties copied from the job classification will not be considered.

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application. Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process.

General Information
For more information, please contact vsandoval@rivco.org

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GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Temporary employees participate in the 401(a) Temporary and Part-Time Employees' Retirement Plan and are required to contribute 3.75% of salary to the pension plan. The County contributes a matching amount. A list of benefits for employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is available here.