Internship with LCG Communications/Operations
Position Summary
Lake County Government is dedicated to providing valuable learning opportunities to students through our Internship Program. Our goal for this internship program is to actively engage students within our community, providing meaningful learning experience that bridge academic knowledge with hands-on experience, fostering their professional growth and contributing to the vibrant development of Lake County.
Key Highlights of Internship Program:
Project-Centric Focus: Interns will be assigned to projects that offer real-world challenges and opportunities for skill development.
Mentorship Relationships: Each intern will be paired with a supervisor who will serve as their mentor throughout the internship period. This mentorship relationship is designed to guide and support the intern's professional development.
Learning and Development: We are committed to creating an environment where interns can learn and develop new skills that align with their academic pursuits and career aspirations. This program is an opportunity for them to apply classroom knowledge in a practical setting.
This is a paid seasonal position from May 20th-July 31st. Interns will be paid $16/hour working a total of 80 hours per term. Interns will work with their supervisor to create a flexible schedule to meet the 80-hour mark. Interviews for this position are flexible up until 5/10.
The Lake County Communications Team is critical to connecting the County with the Leadville Community. Through social media, web and print materials the Communications Team creates the messages that keep our community in the know!
General Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Draft social media posts for a variety of departments.
Draft flyers and posters in Canva.
Distribute flyers and other materials around town.
Update content on the County’s website.
Evaluate website’s content for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Other duties as assigned.
Lake County Benefits - Full-Time Employees
As a reflection of the value we place on the contributions of our employees, the County offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees. Please review the 2024 Benefits Guide for full details. The Guide provides information on Lake County Government's benefit offerings, including:
- Employer-Sponsored Medical and Dental Insurance Plans
- 100% Employer Paid Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Employer-Sponsored Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 100% Employer Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 100% Employer Paid Term Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
- 401(a) and 457(b) Employer Matched Retirement Plans
- Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days and Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Public Health Emergency Leave
- Discounts on concerts, major sporting events, electronics, travel, cars and more!
Lake County Benefits - Part-Time Employees
Lake County is also proud to offer paid sick time off and flexible work schedules for our part-time employees.
EOE Statement
Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request.
Notice of Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be authorized to lawfully work for any employer in the United States. Lake County is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
Notice of Emergency/Disaster Responsibilities
All Lake County Employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker when a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of County Commissioners. To be prepared for this role, all employees and emergency service function (ESF) leads will attend emergency management trainings and exercises as requested by the Director of Emergency Management. With advanced notification from OEM, employees will make reasonable efforts to attend training events in coordination with other employees and supervisors.
Other Duties
Please note that this job description does not intend to cover or contain a full comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Expected Duration of the Application Process
Due to the nature of the application and selection process for Lake County full-time positions, applicants can reasonably expect the application process to take a significant amount of time to complete before a decision is made to hire or not to hire. Typically, it takes approximately four (4) to six (6) weeks from the date of application to complete the entire selection process. The length of time it takes to complete the process can vary depending on a variety of factors. Please note that this is an estimated duration of the selection process.