| Employment Category: | Internship (Unpaid) |
| Employment Field: | Public Relations |
| Employment Type: | Part-Time (20 hrs +) |
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| Company Name: | Utah County Health Department |
| Company Website: | www.UtahCountyHealth.rog |
| Company Description: | The Utah County Health Department is committed to promoting the health of our community, prevent avoidable disease and injury by monitoring the health of our community, and assuring conditions in which people can be healthy. For information on UCHD programs or services, please visit www.UtahCountyHealth.org or call 801-851-7000. You can also now follow the UCHD on at www.twitter.com/uchd or www. FaceBook.com/uchealth. |
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| Job Title: | Public Information Intern |
| Job Description: | GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: Intern will have the opportunity to participate in all task areas related to the Office of Public Information, including but not limited to: working with local news media; responding to media requests, including finding appropriate spokesperson(s); drafting and proofing news releases and other collateral materials; preparing media reports; developing public education and risk communication materials; and other entry-level duties as assigned based on experience and aptitude. MEDIA RELATIONS: Respond to requests for information from the media or designate another appropriate spokesperson or information source Work with program staff to create news releases and advisories Maintain local media and contact lists Prepare regular media reports for UCHD staff and partners INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS: Research and write articles for the departments newsletter and other media Prepare materials for UCHD web site EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS: Conducts a needs assessment to evaluate the communication and information needs for health and risk information for public health threats and emergencies Prepare and/or edit publications for internal and external audiences, including employee newsletters, flyers, posters, service directory, annual report, etc. Participate in health fairs and events Experience with web 2.0 communications techniques a plus WORKING CONDITIONS: Office environment, everyday risks PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items (up to 50 lbs); driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work. OTHER: Selected applicants are subject to, and must pass, a full background check. This description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-Inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills. |
| Qualifications: | REQUIRED SKILLS: Excellent writing skills Public speaking/presentation skills Ability to develop educational materials/desk top publishing skills Proven ability to multi-task Student must be accepted into program of emphasis DESIRED SKILLS: Junior or senior level student that have completed most of core PR curriculum Health/medical provider experience |
| Application Process: | Contact Lance Madigan, Public Information Officer. Plase email application letter, resume, and three writting samples to LanceMa.uchlth@state.ut.us |
| Number of Openings: | 1 Compensation/Salary: Unpaid |
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| Employment Start Date: | immediate/summer |
| Employment Duration: | Undecided |
| Application Deadline: | Not Specified |
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| Submit Date: | March 19, 2012 |
| Post Expiration Date: | May 1, 2012 |
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