Student Intern Communications (Unclassified) (Part-Time) - Council District 2

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. 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

Education and Experience:
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:

Digital Communications & Social Media
• Ability to create and schedule social media content (lnstagram, Facebook, Nextdoor, Linkedln) to promote Councilmember Campos's initiatives and community updates. 
• Ability to design graphics, flyers, and visuals for social media and outreach materials. 
• Ability to film and edit short video clips to engage constituents and highlight key community issues and events. 
• Ability to monitor social media trends and engagement, providing recommendations to enhance reach and impact. 
• Ability to assist in drafting newsletters, press releases, and other digital content.  

Event Support
• Ability to assist in organizing logistics for public meetings, forums, and community events. 
• Ability to support event promotion, including designing invitations, social media announcements, and coordinating RSVPs. 
• Ability to provide on-site event support, including setup, check-in, and engaging with attendees. 

Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application, resume, and cover letter. Only the 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 Jose website and submit the following: 
• Cover Letter 
• Resume 
• Answer 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 education and/or work experience and how you are a good fit for this position. 

QUESTION 2* 

Please describe your work style and the techniques you use to manage your responsibilities. 

QUESTION 3* 

Please describe a specific example of a successful team experience, your role and responsibilities, and the technique you used to develop and maintain excellent working relationships, which resulted in the timely and effective delivery of a project, product, or service. 

 * Required Question 

Additional Information If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact sarah.shull@sanjoseca.gov.