Job Information
City of West Des Moines Diversity Communications Intern in West Des Moines, Iowa
Diversity Communications Intern
Type: Internship
Salary/Pay Rate: $18.28 - $23.76/hour
Posted Date: 10/15/2024
Job Details Description
DepartmentHuman Services & Inclusion
Benefits Click here to review a Summary of Employee Benefits
Civil Service Status
This is NOT a Civil Service position
Regular Hours
10 hours a week
Weekend and On Call Work as Required
Tentative Start Date Open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Human Services & Inclusion Director, responsible for developing a monthly newsletter, managing the Inclusion office social media accounts, updating website content, attending community events, and assisting with annual reporting.
Deadline to Apply Open until filled – review of applications to start immediately.
Requirements • Undergraduate or Graduate level coursework in Communications, Journalism, English, Graphic Design, Social Justice Education, Women and Gender Studies, or other related discipline
• Experience developing communications content, working directly with people from historically marginalized backgrounds, and managing and curating social media platforms preferred
• This is an internship which is not permanent, and which is being made available for individuals seeking work experience prior to graduating from an accredited college/university
Steps to Apply
Steps to Apply:
Profile: You MUST complete an online Applicant Profile. A link is provided below to our Online Application System.
Attachments: You must attach the following documents to your profile under the Apply For Job section (attachments are job specific, once you click Finish & Apply you will not be able to add any additional documents):
a) Resume
A resume must be attached to your application to be considered for this position.
Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses : Under the Resume & Qualifications section, make sure to list any certifications or licenses you currently hold.
Applying for Position: Once you have completed your profile, you MUST apply for the position (The link to Finish & Apply is located on the Apply For Job section after you have completed your profile. Once you have applied, it will be listed under your My Applications tab. Any applications marked as Status: Incomplete, have not been submitted.).
All steps MUST be completed before the posted deadline to be considered for this position. We will not accept incomplete profiles. Communication throughout this process (including invitations to any examinations and/or interviews) will be made via the email supplied through the City's on-line application system. It is recommended to check your email "Junk" folder for emails from the City of West Des Moines. If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616 .
Physical/Drug Test Post offer, pre-employment drug test isrequired.
Apply Here!City of West Des Moines Online Application System
Instructions & FAQ's
You will need to complete an online profile and apply for this position online. There are Instruction Sheets under the Employment section of our City website as well as a number of topics in ourFAQ section. If after reviewing these help guides you still need additional help, please visit or contact Human Resources 515-222-3616 .
If you are currently employed with the City, please reference theInternal Instruction Sheetprior to applying. With questions, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616.
Contact Information
CITY OF WEST DES MOINES
Human Resources, 1st floor, Suite 1E
4200 Mills Civic Parkway
PO Box 65320
West Des Moines, IA 50265-0320
515-222-3616 (phone)
515-273-0601 (fax)