Marketing And Communications Intern

Marketing And Communications Intern

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

MnDOT District 6 may fill up to 1 summer student worker - Marketing and Communications Intern position located in Rochester.

How are communications with the public planned and executed? Come learn with us. We're looking for someone who likes to learn, can help us communicate on many platforms, analyze our efforts of outreach, and assist in special events. You'll be writing, editing, assisting with data updates and helping with events for the public. As the summer progresses, you'll get more advanced opportunities to help us serve the public and grow your career. You'll even have the opportunity to don a hardhat and safety vest to visit construction sites.

Typical Hours (Monday - Friday) 8:00am - 4:30pm

This position is located at Rochester Headquarters in Rochester and may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 18 years old or older

Knowledge of data entry into data bases.

Basic knowledge of office procedures, practices and equipment, computers, and various office machines.

Basic knowledge in the use of Windows-based operating system and programs, with emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Basic graphic and video editing skills in Canva, Adobe Express or other design tools.

Candidates must be currently enrolled or enrolling within three months as a full-time student (six semester/9 quarter credits) in a post-secondary or graduate program and maintain a GPA of at least 2.0.

Valid Class D Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

Full-time student with a GPA of at least 3.0.

Candidate must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in Marketing, Communications or Journalism.

Physical Requirements

The employee is regularly required to sit; use wrists, hands, and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Requirements

Please attach your resume and unofficial transcript as a single pdf document. (You will be asked to provide a copy of your transcript to verify your GPA prior to being invited to interview.)

NOTE: Students must include an anticipated graduation/completion date on their resume. This information is needed to determine eligibility to be considered.

Job offer to successful applicants will be contingent on passing student worker eligibility verification, criminal background, and reference checks; some positions may require pre-employment physical exam and driver's license check. A revoked, suspended, or canceled Driver's License within the last five (5) years may disqualify a candidate.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.