Community Outreach InternPrince William Water • Woodbridge, VA, United States

Community Outreach Intern

Prince William Water • Woodbridge, VA, United States

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Position Summary

Provides program support for the Community Outreach Department. General responsibilities include, but are not limited to, implementing classroom school outreach lessons using a variety of resources and Virginia Standards of Learning-aligned lesson plans, and participating in activities for community outreach events (including evenings and weekends). Demonstrates a commitment and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Position Responsibilities / Essential Job Functions

Provides presentations and assists in hosting activities for school classrooms, clubs, civic groups, HOAs, libraries, businesses and target audiences.
Participates in Community Outreach events that are often held on the weekends and / or evenings. These events vary and may include serving water, interacting with event participants (customers and community members), managing interactive games, etc.
Assists in the development and distribution of various educational materials such as flyers, lesson plans and activities.
Assists in creating community education and outreach messaging such as flyers, web content and social media posts.
As part of a team, works with local organizations, governments and other water and wastewater utilities to collaborate on community outreach opportunities and projects.
Assists with coordinating and executing other Community Outreach-led events such as the Water Art Invitational, Water Academy, Trick or Treatment and Kidz@Work.
Assists in promoting educational programs for identified target audiences in Prince William County, including outreach to elementary, middle, and high school students and internal and external Prince William Water events.
Operate a Prince William Water vehicle.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Essential Skills and Experience

Essential Competencies :

Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely in writing and in public presentations.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Ability to use personal computers with skills in Microsoft Office to include word processing and spreadsheet management.

Ability to work nights and / or weekends as required.

Ability to work independently.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Possesses strong organizational skills.

Minimum Education and Work Experience :

Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university with a major in Education, Environmental Science, Communications or related field. If enrolled in an undergraduate program, must be a sophomore, junior or senior upon employment.

Students must have and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Required Licenses / Certifications and other Special Requirements :

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license consistent with Prince William Water policy requirements.

Minimum Lead / Supervisory or Management Experience :

None

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands : The work is mostly sedentary with periods of light physical activity. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for short periods; lift and carry up to 30 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; and operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak clearly and to see and hear clearly with or without correction.

Work environment : Primary work is done in an office, classroom or an outdoor event. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is subject to frequent interruptions.

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications do not express absolute employment or promotional standards. They are general guidelines that should be considered along with the job-related selection or promotional criteria.

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Community Outreach Intern • Woodbridge, VA, United States