OC Animal Care Marketing Intern (Unpaid Intern)
County of Orange, Santa Ana, CA, United States
OC Animal Care Marketing Intern (Unpaid Internship)
OC Community Resources/OC Animal Care
OC Community Resources (OCCR) The County of Orange, OC Community Resources is a multi‑faceted department comprised of OC Animal Care, OC Community Services, OC Housing & Homeless Services, OC Parks, and OC Public Libraries.
OC Animal Care OC Animal Care provides temporary housing for over 10,000 lost, sick, or injured animals annually in an effort to reunite them with their owners or place them in new loving homes. Additionally, fourteen cities, and unincorporated Orange County areas, rely on OC Animal Care for animal control services. Animal Care Officers work out in the community to rescue animals, investigate animal incidents, and educate the public on proper animal care.
The Opportunity OC Animal Care is seeking outgoing, dependable individuals with positive attitudes who can work independently in a fast‑paced environment. The work experience that this internship will provide will lend itself to those interested in the medical, animal care, program management and/or county government fields. Additionally, interns will have the opportunity to make a direct and profound impact on the lives of companion animals in our local community.
Duties
Creates and publishes original content across various social media platforms
Designs flyers and other digital media for campaigns, promotions, fundraisers, events, and general activities
Takes pictures and videos of shelter animals throughout their time at OC Animal Care
Enhances the online profiles of shelter animals by updating their profile picture, capturing videos during enrichment activities, and writing creative biographies
Captures photos and videos and edits using computer software such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, etc. for various marketing campaigns
Please note this is an in‑person internship. Interns will not be able to perform the above duties remotely/virtually.
This position may involve some exposure/contact with animals while photos and videos are taken.
Educational Requirements Applicants must be current college students enrolled in an accredited college/university or be a recent graduate with majors in marketing, media relations, advertising, public relations, communications, animal science, web analytics, content analysis, strategic communications, or a similar field.
Skills and Qualifications
A can‑do attitude!
Exceptional writing and interpersonal communication skills
Proficient at time‑management; adept at multitasking and prioritizing
Proactive; striving to go above and beyond what is required for the role
Reliable and punctual
Attention to detail • Agile and adaptable
Organized and self‑sufficient
Strong sense of sensitivity and confidentiality
Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Graphic design skills with Adobe Creative Cloud
Time Commitment OC Animal Care is open in terms of the time commitment required. Preferably, a minimum of 20 hours per week would be available for approximately 3‑6 months is preferred; however, depending on the candidate, the program is open to working to working with less availability.
Benefits Available to Intern
Hands‑on experience in the government sector
Real‑life application of marketing and public relations
Opportunity to strengthen writing and graphic design skills
Creation of portfolio samples to use for future opportunities
Resume building
Networking
Application Procedure Applicants must attach a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to their application. The cover letter is an opportunity for students to describe career and academic goals, to elaborate upon personal and academic accomplishments, and to identify what type of internship experience they are seeking. Learn more about what to include in a cover letter HERE.
Applications that do not include a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts will not be considered.
Required Background Screening/Reference Check Prior to placement, applicants may be asked to submit contact information for reference checks, and a background screening will be conducted that requires a state issued driver’s license or ID card and a U.S. Social Security number.
Intern Travel and Vehicle Occasionally, interns will be required to drive their own personal vehicle to off‑site functions. Mileage reimbursement is available for authorized travel. Interns who operate a vehicle as part of their duties must possess a valid state‑issued license and proof of auto insurance coverage for personal injuries and property damage.
COVID‑19 Recommendations Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click here to see the latest guidance for more details.
Equal Employment Opportunity Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Internship recruitments at the County may close at any time at the discretion of the Agency.
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OC Community Resources (OCCR) The County of Orange, OC Community Resources is a multi‑faceted department comprised of OC Animal Care, OC Community Services, OC Housing & Homeless Services, OC Parks, and OC Public Libraries.
OC Animal Care OC Animal Care provides temporary housing for over 10,000 lost, sick, or injured animals annually in an effort to reunite them with their owners or place them in new loving homes. Additionally, fourteen cities, and unincorporated Orange County areas, rely on OC Animal Care for animal control services. Animal Care Officers work out in the community to rescue animals, investigate animal incidents, and educate the public on proper animal care.
The Opportunity OC Animal Care is seeking outgoing, dependable individuals with positive attitudes who can work independently in a fast‑paced environment. The work experience that this internship will provide will lend itself to those interested in the medical, animal care, program management and/or county government fields. Additionally, interns will have the opportunity to make a direct and profound impact on the lives of companion animals in our local community.
Duties
Creates and publishes original content across various social media platforms
Designs flyers and other digital media for campaigns, promotions, fundraisers, events, and general activities
Takes pictures and videos of shelter animals throughout their time at OC Animal Care
Enhances the online profiles of shelter animals by updating their profile picture, capturing videos during enrichment activities, and writing creative biographies
Captures photos and videos and edits using computer software such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, etc. for various marketing campaigns
Please note this is an in‑person internship. Interns will not be able to perform the above duties remotely/virtually.
This position may involve some exposure/contact with animals while photos and videos are taken.
Educational Requirements Applicants must be current college students enrolled in an accredited college/university or be a recent graduate with majors in marketing, media relations, advertising, public relations, communications, animal science, web analytics, content analysis, strategic communications, or a similar field.
Skills and Qualifications
A can‑do attitude!
Exceptional writing and interpersonal communication skills
Proficient at time‑management; adept at multitasking and prioritizing
Proactive; striving to go above and beyond what is required for the role
Reliable and punctual
Attention to detail • Agile and adaptable
Organized and self‑sufficient
Strong sense of sensitivity and confidentiality
Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Graphic design skills with Adobe Creative Cloud
Time Commitment OC Animal Care is open in terms of the time commitment required. Preferably, a minimum of 20 hours per week would be available for approximately 3‑6 months is preferred; however, depending on the candidate, the program is open to working to working with less availability.
Benefits Available to Intern
Hands‑on experience in the government sector
Real‑life application of marketing and public relations
Opportunity to strengthen writing and graphic design skills
Creation of portfolio samples to use for future opportunities
Resume building
Networking
Application Procedure Applicants must attach a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to their application. The cover letter is an opportunity for students to describe career and academic goals, to elaborate upon personal and academic accomplishments, and to identify what type of internship experience they are seeking. Learn more about what to include in a cover letter HERE.
Applications that do not include a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts will not be considered.
Required Background Screening/Reference Check Prior to placement, applicants may be asked to submit contact information for reference checks, and a background screening will be conducted that requires a state issued driver’s license or ID card and a U.S. Social Security number.
Intern Travel and Vehicle Occasionally, interns will be required to drive their own personal vehicle to off‑site functions. Mileage reimbursement is available for authorized travel. Interns who operate a vehicle as part of their duties must possess a valid state‑issued license and proof of auto insurance coverage for personal injuries and property damage.
COVID‑19 Recommendations Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click here to see the latest guidance for more details.
Equal Employment Opportunity Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Internship recruitments at the County may close at any time at the discretion of the Agency.
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