PUBLIC COMMUNICATION/SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN

Public Communications/Social Media Intern Job Announcement

To view the detailed job announcement, please visit: City of Solana Beach - Public Communications/Social Media Intern Job Announcement To submit your online application, visit: City of Solana Beach - Employment Opportunities The Position

This is a temporary/limited term internship limited to 1000 hours per fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). No benefits are associated with this internship. Essential Job Functions

Attention applicants: "See resume" and "See previous answer" are not acceptable answers to the questions below. By completing this supplemental evaluation, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Your initials below certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge. What is the highest level of education you have completed? High school diploma/GED Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Currently enrolled in a program None Please list your field of study as indicated above: Please review the list below and indicate all areas in which you have experience supporting an organization, such as a school club, nonprofit, business, or other group. If you have no relevant experience, select none. Writing newsletter articles or short update Drafting social media captions or posts for different platforms Managing or scheduling social media content Designing graphics (e.g., social media graphics, flyers, posters, brochures) Creating short videos or reels for social media Editing website content Creating email campaigns through Constant Contact or Mailchimp Tracking and reporting analytics Assisting with event coordination Assisting with community outreach (e.g., tabling events) None of the above Applicants may be required to work a flexible work schedule, including weekends. Are you willing and available to work this schedule? Yes No What digital communication tools/platforms do you have experience with? Please state the specific program and your experience level (beginner, intermediate, advanced). If you do not have this experience, please indicate N/A. Programs may include the following: Design programs: Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, CapCut, etc. Email marketing platforms: Constant Contact, Mailchimp, etc. Social media scheduling tools: Hootsuite, Buffer, Meta Business Suite, etc. Website management systems: WordPress, Drupal, etc. What do you consider to be the three most important concepts when creating a graphic? Please explain why and how they guide your design process. The City would like to create a 30-second Instagram reel highlighting the new native pollinator garden at La Colonia Park. Please share your idea for a reel. In your response, consider the storyboard or flow, shot ideas, visuals, text overlays, and key phrases. All applicants are required to attach at least three (3) work samples of graphic design work or a portfolio of their work. Work samples may come from school, work, or personal projects and can include flyers, social media graphics, reels, short videos, infographics, or print pieces - anything that shows your ability to create a design from scratch. If file size is an issue, you may provide a public link to a portfolio or folder. Submission of sample work/portfolio is a required part of the application process and non-submission will be considered an incomplete application, and applicants will be disqualified. Changes cannot be made to your application once submitted, so please ensure the requested work samples are attached before clicking the final accept button in your application. Please acknowledge that you have attached the required work samples and understand this process by selecting "Yes". For one of the work samples you submitted, please provide a short explanation of the project. What was the goal of the design, what audience was it intended for, and what tools did you use to create it? * Required Question