Job Description

In a major town department this class is established as a structured internship program designed to prepare undergraduate and graduate college students for professional careers in administration, managerial and technical occupations by alternating periods of academic study and practical work experience in their chosen discipline.
Assists in general administrative and communications functions for the purpose of developing a working knowledge of the Communications function in municipal government through the following:

Educational Outreach to Residents via EmailLearns and uses Canva design features. Learns and uses Constant Contact design features. Locates or provides photographs. Meets with a variety of Town department heads, and board and committee members. Researches Town departments, boards, and activities. Writes magazine-style articles to be sent to Town residents via email.

Website UpdatesFormats documents to update Press pages. Learns website editing functions. Writes content to update key website pages.

Public Outreach CampaignsAttends meetings and takes meeting minutes. Creates Social Media campaigns using Canva. Participates in public relations campaigns. Schedules participation at Town events. Sends press releases. Updates sponsors via email. Updates and provides content to Safe Streets Alliance website pages and other materials. Works with Fairfield Safe Streets Alliance Committee on detail-driven tasks.

Social Media/Graphics DevelopmentAssists in documenting events; provides photography and video; and edits for social platforms. Uses Canva to develop social media posts for a variety of Town events, public meetings, and religious/cultural holidays.

Other assignments:Assists with analyses and data for reports. Becomes familiar with the operational responsibilities of assigned departments. Maintains a high level of ethics and maintain the public trust. Performs entry-level professional administrative work, basic research and analysis. Serves as a liaison between community constituents and the elected officials. Serve as reliable in office point of contact for various assigned tasks. Perform related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills

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and Abilities:

Knowledge of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications consistent for this position. Knowledge of Constant Contact, Canva, YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook and Instagram, or ability to learn. Knowledge of principles, theories and concepts of appropriate discipline and ability to apply them in practical situations. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Organizational skills, and ability to pay attention to detail. Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the provision of Freedom of Information Act and other applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations. Ability to prioritize, multitask and meet deadlines. Ability to organize and coordinate a variety of special projects and requests in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work well and interact with members of the public as well as members of the Town's various departments, Department Heads and elected officials with professionalism and tact.

Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

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Minimum Qualifications:

Current matriculation in an accredited Associate's, Bachelor's or advanced degree program determined by the Director of Human Resources or designee to be appropriate preparation for employment in the designated town department and/or functional area. Interest contributing to and participating in local governmental affairs. Interest in or becoming familiar with local government and community needs such as community engagement, public outreach efforts and media relations, etc.

Appointment:

Permanent status cannot be attained while working in this classification. This class cannot be used to circumvent employment status or benefit eligibility. Incumbents may not work more than six (6) months, the equivalent of 1040 hours, per twelve (12) calendar months. Positions in this class will be used for training purposes. Students are required to submit to the town's Human Resources Department a letter of verification obtained from the Office of the Registrar attesting to the student's current educational status. Students working in this class may or may not be affiliated with a cooperative education program.

Note:

This position will Intern 10-12 hours weekly, not to exceed 1,000 hours in a year. The term of this appointment is limited to one (1) year. The Intern's schedule may comprise two 6-hour days or three 4-hour days per week.


The Town of Fairfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Town when necessary.