Human Resources Intern (Marketing & Social Media)

CITY OF SAN JOSE
San Jose, California United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 13, 2024
  • Salary: $31,553.60 - $45,052.80 Annually USD Annually
  • Salary Top:45052
  • Part Time
  • Community Relations or PR and Marketing
  • Human Resources and Personnel
  • Internship
  • Job Description

    Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José.

    About the Department

    The mission of the Human Resources Department states: “Our Human Resources team recognizes that our employees power the City of San Jose and our success as a city is dependent on our ability to create a dynamic and engaged workforce. Our employees’ ability to provide excellent service is strengthened when we invest in attracting talent, provide opportunities for career growth, enable an environment focused on health, safety, and wellness, and retain a diverse workforce in a workplace that is equitable and inclusive.”

    San Jose’s Human Resources Department offers key strategic support to the City and is responsible for the following core services:

    • Employee Benefits - Provide benefit programs that best meet the needs of employees, retirees, their dependents, and the City , assist participants in effectively utilizing their plans and promote employee wellness.


    • Employment Services - Facilitate the City’s ability to attract and hire a diverse and talented workforce.


    • Health and Safety - Provide services that promote employee health, safety, and well-being.


    • Learning and Development - Provide Citywide employee training and pipeline development programs that support employee recruitment, growth, engagement, and retention.


    The Department also offers strategic support in Citywide Human Resources Systems Management and Records Management, Departmental Administration, Customer Service, Personnel Management, Financial Management, and Emergency Response and Recovery.

    Position Duties

    The City of San José ’s Human Resources Department (Workforce & Learning Development) is seeking a creative and motivated i ntern to assist our H uman Resources (HR) team in managing and promoting the City’s brand through marketing initiatives and social media content. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about both HR and digital marketing, and eager to gain experience in developing and crafting content that highlights the City’s culture, employee profiles, while supporting hiring and retention efforts.

    The hourly rate for a Student Intern is $15.17 - $21. 66 per hour.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Content Creation:


    • Assist in creating graphics (digital and/or print) and drafting write-ups that showcase company culture, employee experiences, and various events for multiple social media platforms (i.e., LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, etc.) while maintaining the City of San José’s branding and tone .


    • Conduct interviews, research, and/or source information from various departments to curate engaging content to align with hiring, retention, benefits, professional development, etc. to attract candidates to apply for positions .


    • Help produce content for different b randing campaigns, including , but not limited to employee spotlights, behind-the-scenes stories, career pathways, etc .


    • In-person and virtual engagement support :


    • Assist in scheduling and facilitating informational sessions and/ or networking events aimed at building relationships with potential hires.


    • A ssist / coordinate at job fairs, in-person and virtual events t hat help promote C ity opportunities and attract diverse candidates (travel may be required to attend) .


    • Support targeted engagements related to specific programs with established partners from universities, community colleges, professional associations, and community groups .


    • Assist with administrative tasks and logistics , as needed .


    What You Will Gain:

    • Hands-on experience in HR functions with a specific focus on employer branding and recruitment marketing in a public/government agency .


    • Exposure to social media management tools and digital marketing techniques.


    • The opportunity to develop your content creation skills and learn about building an engaging company culture.


    • Mentorship from experienced HR and marketing professionals.


    • A dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages creativity and professional growth.


    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

    Competencies:

    Job Expertise: Demonstrates a knowledge of and experience with digital marketing and social media management.

    Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally, and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.

    Creativity: Addresses objectives and problems while questioning traditional assumptions/solutions in order to generate creative ideas and new ways of doing business; exhibits creativity and innovation when contributing to organizational and individual objectives ; seeks out opportunities to improve, streamline, reinvent work processes.

    In addition to the competencies above, the ideal candidate will have the following:

    • Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources , Marketing , Communications , or a related field.


    • Strong interest in HR with a passion for digital marketing and social media management .


    • Familiarity with popular social media platforms and their functions (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, etc.).


    • Basic knowledge of graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and video editing software is a plus.


    • Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills.


    • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and take initiative on projects.


    • Strong organizational and time-management skills.


    Selection Process:
    The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

    If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Randi Perry at randi.perry@sanjoseca.gov.

    Additional Information:

    Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

    Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

    This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

    Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.

    Part-time positions(less than 40 hours per week) are required to participate in the City’s PTC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan per Federal regulations. Employees are required to contribute 3.75% of gross earning and the City contributes a matching amount of 3.75%. The funds contributed by the City are 100% vested upon initial deferral and will be held in in a stability of principal investment. This plan is in lieu of social security and does not include any healthcare benefits or contributions.

    Part-time employees may elect to contribute additional retirement savings through the City’s Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Additional Information on both plans can be found on the City’s website.

    Closing Date/Time: 11/22/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of San Jose
    • City of San Jose

    SanJoseCA.gov is the City of San José’s public website, offering information for our community 24/7. The City of San José is a large organization offering a wide variety of services and programs, and the website is intended to make it easier to find information about these services online.

    The purpose of the City website is to provide information of the City's choosing to the public in order to conduct the City’s business and promote the City's goals as guided by the City Council. The City’s website and the selection of sites to which any of them may be linked are not intended to serve as a forum for free discussion. Ample facilities for free expression are available both on the Internet and in the physical world. Instead, the City’s website is intended to serve the City’s need to make useful and practical information available to residents, businesses, and visitors which facilitates provision of a City service or furthers another specifically articulated purpose of the City.

    You can search our website by City servicesdepartment directory, or by topic. If you are looking for information on City policies and ordinances, try searching the City Council meetings, agendas and minutes database, the City Policy Manual or the Municipal Code. 

    The Mayor’s Office, the City Council, Boards and Commissions, and most City departments and offices are represented on SanJoseCA.gov. You can also find certain City departments and programs via separate websites for Mineta San José International AirportPolice DepartmentPublic Library and Happy Hollow Park & Zoo.

    You can find more information about City programs, services, and events through CivicCenterTV (Cable Channel 26), by subscribing to City News and Information, and by following us on FacebookGoogle+, and Twitter.

     

     

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