Public Affairs Student Intern- Richmond, VA

Organization: United States Department of Agriculture; Natural Resources Conservation Service

Job Title: Public Affairs Student Intern

Location: Richmond, VA

Hours and Compensation: Full time; $12.19 to $13.68 / Per Hour

Benefits: Temporary employees are entitled to Leave; both annual and sick leave.

Position Dates: Summer

Application Deadline: March 21, 2012

Posted on: March 7, 2012

Organization Overview

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides leadership in a partnership effort to help America’s private landowners and managers conserve their soil, water, and other natural resources.  NRCS employees provide technical assistance based on sound science and suited to a customer’s specific needs.

Responsibilities

This trainee/intern position is a developmental position designed to provide training in the application of public affairs. The student will work with the Public Affairs Officer and Specialist, performing a wide variety of duties tailored to the specific discipline the student is pursuing (I.e. Public Affairs, etc.).

MAJOR DUTIES:

Assisting the Public Affairs Specialist with:

• desigining, creating and developing materials for displays and exhibits
• designing, writing, editing and distributing materials for use by the media
• desiging and producing products that include photographs, illustrations, diagrams, graphs, table, charts, posters, fact sheets, pamphlets and brochures using computer programs

Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited school or university.

To be eligible for grade GS-03 applicant must have completed 1 academic year of post-high school study ( 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours)

To be eligible for grade GS-04 applicant must have completed 2 academic years of post-high school study (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours).

Applicants must submit a copy of College transcripts as part of initial application process. Failure to provide proper documentation will impact employment.

This vacancy is seeking students who are currently enrolled in Agricultural Communications, Visual Communications, Audio Visual/Media Communications, Graphic Arts, or related degrees.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

After the on-line questionnaire has been completed, you will receive a notice via email confirming receipt of your on-line application. Your application will not be considered completed until you have uploaded your resume and additional supporting documents as required by this announcement.

Within 30 days of the closing date, your packet will be evaluated, and you will be notified of your status.

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