Intern for Public Affairs Office (North Carolina National Guard) - Military Veterans

Description of Work

Are you a college student (or recent graduate) seeking an internship in public relations? If so, continue reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

This posting is for a part time Intern (Summer 2025) with the Public Affairs Office at the North Carolina National Guard (NCNG), which is a division of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS). This Internship is expected to start on May 19, 2025, and last for 10 weeks, ending on July 25, 2024. The work schedule part time, up to 30 hours per week (Monday- Friday 8am-5pm). The rate of pay is $18.00 per hour.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing and writing stories highlighting NCNG soldiers and airmen
• Gathering good news stories across the North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) in both visual and written form
• Producing products to be used on NCNG social media sites
• Working closely with social media manager to improve data mining process

The student Intern will have the opportunity to:

• Work closely with the NCNG Public Affairs Office (PAO) administrative assistant to improve daily task tracker
• Work with the NCNG Visual Information Office on gathering and recording product to include photos and video for short and long range video production products
• Work with the media manager to improve media relations between NCNG and different NC media outlets
• Work with the Community Relations Officer to assist with two public relations events

About the North Carolina National Guard Public Affairs Office
The NCNG Public Affairs Office provides timely and accurate information about the NCNG Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen to members of the public, the media, other agency partners and stakeholders, and state and national leaders. The NCNG PAO provides a single point of contact for public affairs issues and media relations matters and coordinates internal and external communication plans, manages community relations/outreach events, requests for support during public events, supports photo, video, and graphic needs for the organization and when available, provides protocol support.

About the NC Dept. of Public Safety (DPS) :

The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation. DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard soldiers and airmen. DPS employees help to ensure North Carolina is a safe place to live, work and visit through effective law enforcement, juvenile justice programs, emergency response and recovery and homeland security preparedness.

Interns will be hired through Temporary Solutions which operates as the State's temporary employment agency. As a temporary position there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information.

A college transcript is required. Please attach an unofficial transcript to this application.

Please Note: The selected intern will need to provide a Letter of Recommendation from a professional reference or college advisor/professor.

This internship will be posted until February 28, 2025 OR until position is filled.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. State Government Application Resources | NC Office of Human Resources

[Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.]

To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs:

• Experience using Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and/or Outlook

Management Preferences (Optional): These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

This internship is open for applicants currently pursuing a degree in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, English or other related field. Recent graduates (within the last 6 months) will also be considered.

Please attach an unofficial transcript. This is required to determine eligibility for the internship.
Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Transcripts

• Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university.
• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members .

Military Experience

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
  1. A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
  2. A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Tameka Judd (Program Manager, Talent Engagement and Internships) via phone 919-219-4934/email tameka.judd@ncdps.gov or Laura Holloway (Employment Consultant) at 919-457-1208.

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