Non-Engineering Press Office Intern - PennDOT District 1 (College)

THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is looking for non-engineering college students for employment during the summer months for the 2024 Summer Employment Program! This internship will allow you to develop your technical skills, apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects, and work alongside professionals who are passionate about innovation and excellence. If you enjoy working in an active, fast-paced environment while performing a public service, check out this opportunity and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This is an internship in the PennDOT Communications Office. As a Press Office Intern, you will assist in researching, compiling, and preparing information releases to keep the public informed about our agency's mission and activities. In addition to print work, you will assist with digital media work, which includes transcribing videos, as well as recording content for audio, video, and graphic purposes. You will also be responsible for converting press releases into blog posts and associated social media content.

Internship opportunities associated with this posting will be for Engineering District 1 which consists of Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango and Warren Counties.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Some positions may require travel.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Students who are interested in a PennDOT internship must meet all of the following requirements:

• Must be a high school graduate or college student enrolled (or intending to enroll) on a full-time or part-time basis in a 2- or 4- year post-secondary education program for the fall semester.
  • Acceptable Majors:
  • Graphic Design
  • Communications
  • Journalism
  • Marketing
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Web Design
  • Digital Media Marketing/Communication

Must be in good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.0 or higher)

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Condition of Employment:

• Upon verification of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License without incident, some positions may be authorized to operate Department vehicles as part of this job.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• You must attach transcripts to your application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.