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HELIX WATER DISTRICT, La Mesa, CA, is seeking a part-time Public Affairs Intern to join the Helix team. Come work for an organization where people make the difference, leaders appreciate your contributions and talents, and employees develop their skills while working towards their professional aspirations. We'd love for you to join our team, which is passionate about their technical professions and cares about the quality of their work.

The Public Affairs Intern is a part-time position with no benefits. The successful candidate will work in-person and report to our Administration Office in La Mesa, CA. This position is 8-12 hours per week.

As our Public Affairs Intern , you will work side-by-side with our public affairs team and collaborate with other departments to maintain a continuous stream of creative and engaging content for our website, blog, social media, email, print and event communications. You will also prepare and distribute materials for our school education and conservation programs as needed.

Junior or senior standing from an accredited college or university with major course work in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, public administration or education.

Knowledge of Twitter and Facebook. Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Ability to write copy and create visual content neatly and accurately. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and AP style is desirable.

Ability to plan, coordinate and organize work to meet deadlines.

Ability to communicate, understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to work variable hours as required.

A valid driver's license and good driving record are required.

To be considered for the part-time Public Affairs Intern, please select the APPLY button at the top to complete the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an online application. For a complete list of job responsibilities, please visit our careers page.

Any applications received after Friday, September 22 , 2023, will only

be considered if the position is not filled.