Municipal Communications & Content Intern (Flexible Hours)

The City of Oxford is a vibrant college town community with just over 23,000 residents. The City of Oxford is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all of our citizens by providing top-quality municipal services in an efficient and effective manner. We value diversity, sustainability, our rural heritage, and progressive approaches to community challenges. Responsibilities Assist with office coverage and general resident assistance. Answer phones and greet visitors. Assist with content creation for the City of Oxford for our social media channels and website. Make routine changes as needed and draft articles/content to share city updates with our residents. Create a social media editorial content calendar and implement social media strategy across a variety of platforms. Write press releases and articles for submission about important updates about the City of Oxford. Assist with adding metadata tags to digital content to improve record searching. Qualifications Friendly and personable Flexible and able to switch gears on a variety of tasks and projects Excellent writing skills Ability to communicate with a variety of personalities: residents, Council members, visitors, etc. Strong social media skills Web content experience or willingness to learn Graphic Design experience or willingness to learn Enjoy living and participating in events in Oxford, OH Position Details Up to 15 hours a week. Flexible schedule, normally between 8:00 - 5:00 M‑F. Prefer lunch coverage between 11am - 2pm at least 2x a week. Located in Oxford Municipal Building, 15 S. College Ave. This position does not allow for remote work at this time. Physical Requirements Employee is regularly required to walk, sit, stand, see, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, use hands, reach with hands and arms, speak, hear, and lift/move up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions Work is typically performed in a normal office environment; however some time is spent outdoors and out in the community. Experience, Education, and Licensing Requirements Current student with any combination of education, training, and work experience that provides the required skill sets to perform the essential functions of the job. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer. Benefits This position is not eligible for benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Santa Fe Springs