Marketing and Communications Internship

The Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District (District) is based in Culdesac, Idaho.  The District is seeking an intern to assist the District and Nez Perce County team with a variety of public outreach related projects This work would be completed under the direction of the District Manager. 

The position is a temporary, position without benefits.  Employment start dates vary between May 20th to June 16th.   Employment end dates will vary from August 15th to 30th.  Work hours (start times, hours per day, day per week worked) will vary from week to week and are based on team needs and work load.  This means that no set schedule is determined; employee is irregularly scheduled to work as determined by the District manager. 

Assignments are related to document publishing (40-90%), newsletter, fact sheet, publication development  (20%) and other duties as assigned (5-10%).  Communication skills are essential to this position. 

Other duties as assigned is estimated to be 5 to 10% of the workload for this position.  Other duties include tasks assigned by the district manager on an as-needed basis and may include both field and office duties.

Skills testing and minimum task certifications will be evaluated throughout the employment period.

The selected intern will work with the District Manager and other professionals in activities such as:

developing educational materials (fact sheets, web information, picture shows), organizing community outreach activities (tours, workshops, youth events), writing proposals, developing mass mailing campaigns, and meeting one on one and with groups of people.  Develop public service announcements, radio and television advertisements for project conduct watershed meetings. Develop social media outreach for Facebook, X, Youtube and podcasts.

This position is not eligible to receive benefits such as health insurance, paid vacation, or paid holidays.

Minimum Qualifications:

The following minimum qualifications are required for unless otherwise indicated:

• One semester of college in marketing or communications or related field.
• Must demonstrate computer literacy and be able to communicate effectively.
• Must have the ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
• Must be able to work independently and meet established deadlines
• Must be a good problem solver.
• Experience using Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to meet deadlines and be flexible in work tasks
• Ability to coordinate with multiple people and groups.
• Applicant must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Ability to work in adverse climatic conditions
• Ability to walk over and in adverse terrain
• Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds
• Literacy with Microsoft Word and Excel, world wide web/internet
• Must be a US citizen or hold a valid work VISA
• Must possess a current US driver’s license and insurable driving record
• Must be able to operate standard and automatic transmission vehicles
• Employee must meet drug free workplace requirements
• Required ability to constantly walk, stand, sit, and complete repetitive arm/hand movements
• Required ability to frequently sit, drive, lift, carry, push/pull, bend and twist at the waist, and reach above shoulder

Preferred Qualifications: Two years of college in marketing, communications, or natural resource field.  Strong understanding of agriculture, forestry, and natural resource based industries Proven technical writing experience. Demonstrated competence with Microsoft office software Knowledge: Knowledge of nonpoint source pollution and effects on water quality and fish/wildlife habitat. Knowledge of cropland and livestock agricultural systems and their relationship to surface and groundwater quality and fish/wildlife habitat.  Abilities: Ability to utilize administrative and analytical skills and to act independently. Ability to meet deadlines, attend frequent meetings, travel as needed Ability to carry out office tasks such as copying, filing, computer work, climb stairs. Ability to use various conflict resolution techniques in order to develop consensus on a variety of issues. Ability to communicate, both written and oral, effectively to a diverse audience. Ability to work as an interdisciplinary team member to resolve resource issues. Demonstrated competence in computer skills: Windows XP, MS Office Ability and willingness of follow oral and written directions. Ability to fulfill job duties as described. Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Competence using Excel, Word, Access software
• Data collection and processing experience.
• Experience in working in a team environment.
• Technical and precise writing and editing skills.
• Constructive problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Self-starter; able to work independently, multi-task and prioritize, complete tasks on time and produce quality, detail-oriented work.