Job Title:  Public Information Intern
Job Family:  Classified
Job Type:  Internship for GVHS Student
Department:  Grand Valley High School
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
Job ID#:  1376

SUMMARY:

The Public Information Intern will assist the Public Information & Grants Coordinator in developing content for District websites, social media, and newsletters. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides support to the Public Information & Grant Coordinator to develop graphics for social media, websites, and newsletters. 

• Provides support to the Public Information & Grant Coordinator to draft, edit, and designing the District’s written and electronic publications. 

• Provides support to the Public Information & Grant Coordinator in taking photographs of District events. 

• Supports the relationship between Garfield County School District 16 and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and District staff. 

• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Maintains regular and reliable attendance. 

Knowledge of:

• Demonstrated excellent administrative, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

• Demonstrated organizational skills in handling and directing multiple and complex assignments and projects.

• Skill in working effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with students, employees, and the public.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• High level of energy and good sense of humor with the capacity for extraordinary time and effort demands.

• District organization, operations, policies, and procedures. 

• Modern technology, systems, and software designed to assist in the computerized management of information.

• Legal, ethical, and professional rules of conduct for school environments.

• Principles and practices of conflict resolution.

Skill in:

• Highly organized and strong follow-through with tasks and promises. Oral and written communications.

• Collaborative leadership skills.

• Drafting clear, complete, accurate, and logical written and verbal communications.

Garfield 16 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Garfield 16 is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Garfield 16 are based on district needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Garfield 16 will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Garfield 16 encourages applicants of all ages.

Garfield 16 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Garfield 16 is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All employment decisions at Garfield 16 are based on district needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.  Garfield 16 will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.  Garfield 16 encourages applicants of all ages.