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HBCU Communications Intern- Communications Office

Salary

$18.00 Hourly

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Temporary Full-Time

Job Number

24-15181

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

Secretary

Opening Date

12/19/2024

Closing Date

2/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

HBCU Communications Intern- Communications Office

Position Number

65022885

Salary Grade

NC04

• Description

• Benefits

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Description of Work

Communications at the North Carolina Department of Transportation

The Communications team at NCDOT plays a vital role in connecting the department's mission, goals, and projects with the public, stakeholders, and employees. This team manages a wide range of responsibilities, including media relations, public outreach, content creation, and internal communications. Through strategic storytelling, visual design, and digital platforms, Communications ensures transparency and engagement while promoting NCDOT’s impact on transportation infrastructure and safety across North Carolina. By crafting clear, effective messaging, the team helps foster trust and collaboration between NCDOT and the communities it serves.

Job Summary:The Communications Office at the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is seeking a dynamic and creative intern to assist with communications, outreach, and content creation. This internship offers hands-on experience in crafting messaging, developing multimedia materials, and contributing to key communication strategies for a large public organization. The intern will interact with various team members and senior leadership, gaining exposure to high-profile projects and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle project outreach by developing communication plans and strategies.

• Write engaging articles, social media content, and other communications materials.

• Create and design basic graphics, videos, and multimedia content for use on websites, social media platforms, PowerPoints, and presentations.

• Collaborate with team members to develop professional and visually appealing presentations.

• Support internal and external communications by synthesizing complex information into clear and concise messaging tailored to various audiences.

• Assist with managing social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, while leveraging tools such as Cision and SharePoint for effective communication.

• Work on tight deadlines and balance multiple responsibilities while maintaining professionalism.

• Occasionally interact with NCDOT leaders, including deputy secretaries, senior management, and division engineers, to support strategic initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, and Lightroom.

• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, succinct, and engaging stories.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Creativity, flexibility, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects under tight deadlines.

• Proficiency with social media platforms and tools, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Cision, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

• Flexibility to adjust work schedules to meet the needs of large-scale projects or crisis situations.

Education Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or a related field.

Desired Traits:

• Strategic thinker with strong organizational skills.

• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced office environment and evolving deadlines.

• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.

Supervision and Work Environment:The intern will work closely with various members of the Communications Office and participate in regular check-in meetings to track progress and address challenges.

If you are looking to apply your skills in a meaningful way, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to help shape the messaging of a major public organization, this position is for you!

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Resume:

• Highlight your educational background, relevant coursework, skills, work experience, and extracurricular activities that demonstrate your qualifications for the position.

• Academic Transcript:

• Provide an unofficial or official transcript that lists your completed coursework, grades, and current GPA. This will help us assess your academic qualifications and areas of study.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled full-time student in a bachelors, masters, or professional level program at an accredited or recently graduated from a North Carolina Historically Black College/University (HBCU) or Minority Serving Institution (MSI) within the past three years.

• 24 credit hours completed.

• Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 (on 4.0 scale)

To help you with your interview, we suggest that you do your research: know some background about NCDOT and the business area to which you are applying. We also suggest that you practice your interview skills by discussing your experience and job history with a family member, friend, or mentor.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Dr. Jarrett Eason jdeason1@ncdot.gov

More Information About The Office of HBCU Outreach:

Website: NCDOT: HBCU/MIHE Internship Program (https://www.ncdot.gov/initiatives-policies/students-youth/internship-programs/Pages/hbcu-mihe-internship.aspx)

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting An Equal Opportunity Employer, NC State Government noreply@nc.gov

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

01

The North Carolina Department of Transportation requires that your application include all your relevant education and workforce experience. NCDOT does not accept "See Attached" or resumes in lieu of completing the "Education" and/or "Work Experience" section of the online application. CONFIRM - I understand that I will not be considered for employment with NCDOT if I submit an incomplete application.

• Yes

• No

  02

  Please answer the following in 300 -500 words: "What Skills Do You Hope to Gain or Develop if Selected as a Program Participant?"

  03

  Have you attached either a Word or PDF copy your unofficial transcript?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Have you attached either a Word or PDF copy your resume?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Please choose the best option which describes your overall GPA based on a 4.0 scale.

• 3.5-4.0

• 3.0-3.4

• 2.5-2.9

• 2.0-2.4

• Less than 2.0

  06

  Select the College/University you currently attend.

• Bennett College

• NC A&T State University

• Elizabeth City State University

• NC Central University

• UNC Pembroke

• Fayetteville State University

• Saint Augustine's University

• Johnson C Smith University

• Shaw University

• Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte

• Livingstone College

• Winston Salem State University

• None of the Above

  07

  Are you a North Carolina resident?

• Yes

• No

  08

  How did you hear about this program?

• Career Fair

• Online Job Posting

• College/University website

• Social Media

• Word of Mouth

• Prior Experience with NCDOT

• Other

  09

  Please select any of the workforce development programs you have participated in.

• National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI)

• Construction Career Days

• TRAC & Rides

• Summer Engineering Assistants Program

• Public Transportation Internship/Apprenticeship

• HBCU Internship

• None

  10

  Are you currently enrolled as a student in a bachelors, masters, or professional level program at an accredited institution?

• Yes

• No

  11

  Please provide the major you are currently enrolled in.

  Required Question

Agency

State of North Carolina

Address

333 Fayetteville StRaleigh, North Carolina, 27603

Website

http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html

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