Communications Intern

Note: This position is a temporary, limited term assignment.

 

Want to make an impact? Learn skills in communication, and marketing and branding while gaining experience at a well-respected government agency? Our expectations? Understand our vision and apply your intellect and classroom knowledge to make an impact in the lives of public school employees.  

Our communications department is a microcosm within a larger organization where we value outcomes and skill, where you can take your hard earned knowledge and make impacts across the enterprise. Do you want to gain direct experience at an organization that places a high-value on work-life balance and a family atmosphere? Join our fast paced Communications team that's what you'll get plus a whole lot more! Our interns are paid a competitive salary, have access to great mentors, and work on dynamic projects. Most of all, you'll be making a positive difference in the lives of over 1.5 million Texas public education employees. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven go-getter to show their initiative and grow professionally in a great team atmosphere!

 

Here at TRS, we don't just fill positions. We recruit the best and brightest, and we'd love to hear more about you!

This position will start June and will end in August, 2021. 

Salary will be dependent upon education level:

Undergraduate (Junior or Senior) - $13.50/hour

Graduate Student - $17.00/hour

All applicants must submit a resume to be considered for the position. The interview process will consist of a video interview in addition to an in-person interview. If selected to move forward, applicants will receive written instructions for both steps via email.

 

• Key Projects/Deliverables include writing content for the TRS website and increasing member engagement on TRS' social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

• Assists with researching, writing, editing, graphic design, photography, video, and social media.

• Assists with production of newsletters, brochures, handbooks, reports, and other print materials used to inform and educate agency employees, members, and the general public.

• Assists with webcasts and special event or project planning and execution. 

• May assist in researching, compiling, and analyzing data; entering data into spreadsheets, databases, and other automated applications; and preparing complex queries and reports.

• May review forms, correspondence, reports, and other documents for completeness and acceptability.

• May assist in reviewing and analyzing agency policies, procedures, and forms and recommending changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• Assists in completing special projects and performs other work as assigned. 

Performs related work as assigned 

• Classification will depend on qualifications:

o Currently enrolled in and actively attending an accredited college or university as an undergraduate student with a declared major in Journalism, Marketing/Advertising, Public Relations, Communications, Graphic Design, Radio-Film-Television, or related program AND within 12 months of graduation; OR

o Enrolled as a graduate student (Master or Doctoral) in a Journalism, Marketing/Advertising, Public Relations, Communications, Graphic Design, Radio-Film-Television, or related program.

• Applicant will be required to submit a copy of official college transcripts.  

•  None.