Student Intern (Unbenefited, Part-Time) - Council District 2 Office

Job Description:

Student Intern (Unbenefited, Part-Time) - Council District 2 Office

Description

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José.

The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY) , or via email at [email protected] .

About the Department

The City of San Jose, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San Jose is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San Jose have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The San Jose City Council is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.

The San Jose City Council consists of ten Council members elected by district and a Mayor elected at-large, each for four-year terms. The Mayor and Council are responsible for representing the residents of San Jose, providing accountability, reviewing public policy and programs, and adopting those policies which best meet the needs of the residents, visitors, and businesses in San Jose.

Position Duties

Council District 2 is recruiting for a dedicated part-time Student Intern with a focus on communications and public outreach. Under close supervision, this position will serve Councilmember Pamela Campos, and perform routine and/or general assistance tasks, and perform related work as required.

The intern will support the District 2 Team in creating content that helps residents learn about what is happening in District 2 and highlights Councilmember Campos’ work in the community.

Incumbents are expected to have no previous meaningful work experience, but must have a willingness to learn and apply their academic training to the required job assignments. Positions in these unclassified civil service classifications are appointed "at will" with no property right to continued employment. Each appointment is for a specified period-of-time to be determined by the appointing Councilmember and does not extend past the end of the elected official's or appointing authority's term. Assignments may be on a project basis and/or as needed basis and will not be on predetermined employment time/term limitations.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to completion of high school and current enrollment in an accredited college or university in undergraduate or graduate program.

Other Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications
The ideal candidate will:
• Have experience editing short form videos.
• Have experience creating graphics using Canva, Adobe, or similar programs.
• Be able to take strong photos and videos using a phone or other digital equipment.
• Have a good eye for visual content and understand what makes social media content interesting and engaging.
• Be able to take direction from Staff and turn an assignment into finished content for review.
• Be comfortable receiving feedback and making changes to their work.
• Be organized and able to support multiple content assignments and deadlines.
• Have solid writing skills and be able to draft social media copy for Staff review.
• Take initiative in completing assigned work and producing content consistently.
• Be interested in public service, community engagement, and local government.
• Use good judgment and understand the importance of professionalism and confidentiality when working in an elected official’s office.

Digital Communications & Social Media:
• Support the creation of photos, videos, graphics, and other digital content for the Office’s social media channels.
• Take photos and videos of Councilmember Campos, community members, neighborhood events, and other District 2 Office activities.
• Film and edit short form videos based on direction from the Communications and Community Relations team.
• Assist Office Staff with setting up, filming, and editing planned videos featuring Councilmember Campos.
• Create graphics, flyers, and other visual materials using Canva, Adobe, or similar programs based on direction from Staff.
• Prepare content for Staff review and make changes based on feedback.
• Assist with scheduling and posting approved content on the Office’s social media channels.
• Support timely content creation during or shortly after community events.
• Help organize and maintain the Office’s photos, videos, graphics, and other digital content.
• Assist with newsletters, social media planning, and basic social media analytics as needed.

Event Support:
• Attend community events and activities to capture photos, video, and other content.
• Assist the Communications and Community Relations team with community outreach and event activities as needed.
• Some evening and weekend availability will be required.

Professional communications experience is not required. Relevant experience can come from classes, student organizations, internships, volunteer work, personal projects, or paid work.

Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant’s training and experience based on the application, resume, cover letter, portfolio or work samples, and responses to the job specific questions. Only candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional steps of the selection process may consist of one or more interviews.

To be considered for this position, you must fill out the online application on the City of San José website and submit the following:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Portfolio or work samples
• Answers to all job specific questions

You will be prompted to answer the following job specific questions during the online application process:
QUESTION 1*
Please describe your experience creating digital content. This can include short form videos, graphics, photography, social media, or other visual content. Your experience can come from work, internships, classes, student organizations, volunteer activities, or personal projects.

QUESTION 2*
When you are given a content or communications assignment, how do you complete it from the time you receive direction from a team member until the work is ready for review? You may use an example from work, school, an internship, a student organization, volunteer experience, or a personal project.

QUESTION 3*
Why are you interested in working with Councilmember Pamela Campos and the District 2 Office team? What would you like to contribute to the Office, and what do you hope to learn or gain from this internship?

QUESTION 4*
Please provide a link to your portfolio or work samples. Your portfolio should include examples of your content creation skills, such as short form videos, graphics, photography, social media content, flyers, or other digital or visual work. Your portfolio may include work from school, student organizations, internships, volunteer activities, personal projects, or paid work. A portfolio or work samples are required to be considered for this position.

*Required Question

Additional Information
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact [email protected].

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email [email protected] and we will research the status of your application.

AI and the Hiring Process

We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be a valuable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encourage candidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, live assessments, and interviews. However, we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness. Application responses and interview answers must reflect your own knowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannot replace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensures fairness, transparency, and equity for all applicants in the hiring process.

Part-time positions(less than 40 hours per week) are required to participate in the City’s PTC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan per Federal regulations. Employees are required to contribute 3.75% of gross earning and the City contributes a matching amount of 3.75%. The funds contributed by the City are 100% vested upon initial deferral and will be held in a stability of principal investment. This plan is in lieu of social security and does not include any healthcare benefits or contributions.

Part-time employees may elect to contribute additional retirement savings through the City’s Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Additional Information on both plans can be found on the City’s website.

Salary:

$16.33 - $23.33 Hourly