Oklahoma City, OK • Paid • Applications due Feb. 17 at 5:00 p.m.
This position is responsible for promoting the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry through written and digital communications, assisting with planning and executing events, conducting projects related to government relations and legislative changes impacting the agency, and completing goals set forth by the Executive Office.
Duties Responsibilities
Attend meetings, trainings or other events with members of the Executive Office
Draft summaries or fact sheets relating to legislative proposals
Take phone calls
Assist in event planning and project creation
Create or update databases
Assist with communications efforts, which may include: write press releases and other materials, design handouts and graphics, monitor social media and create content, take and edit photos and videos
Other duties as assigned
Skills and Specifications
Agriculture, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Business, Political Science or other applicable majors preferred
Interest in the agriculture industry
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
Communications experience (design, audio/visual and written) preferred but not required
Benefits
Practical public relations experience working directly with industry leaders
Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with skilled public relations professionals
Opportunity to participate in networking events and company meetings
In person internship with occasional remote work opportunities
Paid internship