Community Relations Intern Salary $15.00 Hourly Location Corpus Christi, TX Job Type Intern Job Number 2024-00395 Department Community Relations Opening Date 08/19/2024 Closing Date 8/23/2024 11:59 PM Central * Description * Benefits * Questions Job Summary September 9, 2024 - December 13, 2024 This position, under general supervision of the Community Relations Specialist, is responsible primarily for the support of planning and coordination of different events involving Port staff and employee participation; responsible for performing general administrative tasks. Essential Functions: * Utilize Smartsheet application to create and manage forms as they relate to Port volunteer program and sponsored events. * Produces, formats, and edits flyers, PowerPoints, and agendas. * Coordinates with Port staff and members of the community for events hosted and sponsored by PCCA. * Establishes and maintains necessary office files and inventory. * Provides clerical and minor administrative tasks. * Supports the tracking of staff participation at community and other Port related events. * Research local stakeholder and non-profit organizations for future projects. * Adheres to Port policy and maintains good employee relations * Completes assigned tasks and works required hours/shifts fulfill Port objectives * Performs other related duties as assigned. Additional Physical Factors: While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak or hear, use hand finger movements; occasionally required to stand, walk, reach stoop, kneel and lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Environmental Factors: General office environment; occasional exposure to adverse weather conditions. Minimum Qualifications: This is an internship position. Candidates shall be attending an accredited college or university with a major in Communications, Public Relations, Sociology, Nonprofit Management, Social Work, Community Development, Environmental, Business Administration, and Marketing; demonstrated written and oral proficiency in the English language; proficiency in Spanish preferred. Strong writing, editing and graphic communication skills, organizational and time management skills; ability to operate a personal computer and a variety of programs, office equipment, and internet. Must deal effectively with the public and varying levels of management. APPLICATION PROCESS Interested and qualified candidates must apply online at www.portofcc.com on or before August 23rd, 2024, 11:59 PM CST. If you are selected for a position with PCCA, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a drug test and alcohol screening as well as a verification of information and qualifications provided during the selection process. As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, PCCA is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected group status.