Position: Communications Intern
Location: 650 Smithfield
Street, Suite 2600, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Reports to: Communications
Manager
Summary
As the leader of Pittsburgh/Allegheny
County's public workforce system, Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board
(3RWIB) works to ensure that the current and future needs of businesses and job
seekers are met. With tens of thousands of jobs available in the Pittsburgh
region, 3RWIB bridges the gap between people looking for work and companies in
need of talent.
The Communications Intern will
be instrumental in assisting 3RWIB emerge as the thought-leader on local labor
market and workforce issues. This intern also will have the opportunity to
learn about the public workforce system, the Workforce Investment Act and its
administration at the ground level, and the operations of a public-private
organization.
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities
·
Assisting the
organization to emerge as the premiere thought leader on workforce issues for
Pittsburgh and Allegheny by:
o Creating and
updating compelling content for trwib.org and other outlets
o Establishing
and/or managing social media presence on new and existing platforms
o Engaging in
creative storytelling through infographics or other graphic design and
multimedia strategies
o Assisting in
outreach to traditional mediums
o Assisting in the design and preparation of compelling
presentations and templates for monthly, bi-monthly and weekly communiques
·
Assisting the
organization to communicate key information to Board of Directors by providing
accurate and timely meeting minutes
·
Collaborate
with 3RWIB staff to meet organizational goals.
·
All other
duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities
·
Superb creative
writing skills
·
Ability to
present complex information to varied stakeholders in a compelling and visually
appealing way
·
Strong attention
to detail and ability to multi-task
·
Ability to
develop relationships and collaborate with diverse groups
·
Ability to take
direction and work independently
·
Strong computer
skills including Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator (or other design software)
and Content Management Systems
Education/Experience
Graduate or undergraduate
communications/English majors considered; communications experience in a
corporate setting preferred.
Time
This internship will run 15-20
hours/week from August to December and will take place at 3RWIB during normal
business hours.
Compensation
Compensation is available for
this internship.
To apply send a cover
letter, resume, writing samples and design samples to jpajewski@trwib.org by
August 1, 2014
3RWIB
provides equal opportunity for employment for all qualified persons regardless
of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual
orientation, or veteran status. TRWIB, Inc. is an EEO employer.
