DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION

Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services.

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Salary: 15.00 

Grade: 01

Closing Date: Open until Filled

The State of Arizona Department of Administration-Benefit Services Division serves the medical, dental, life, disability and wellness needs of 60,000 State employees and their dependents. We are currently seeking a Benefits Communications intern. It is an opportunity for a junior or senior undergraduate or graduate student majoring in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related field to work with a small, but ambitious, corporate communications team. Timing: The spring of 2021 possibly through the summer and fall semester of 2021. The schedule is 10-15 hours a week with flexibility for academics.

General Duties

• Assist in the content creation and design development of marketing materials for employee benefits 
• Assist with website content administration and editing/proofreading 
• Post website content and imagery through Drupal, a content management system (CMS). 
• Review and monitor social media content for internal Facebook site 
• Assist with the creation and distribution of internal emails, news stories, blogs, signage, videos, etc. 
• Support implementation of employee engagement campaigns 
• Help staff company events and internal meetings 
• Planned Projects 
• Employee Benefits Newsletter Content Plan and Content Writing 
• New Hire Benefits Communication review and analysis 
• Social Media Postings & Video Scripts 
• Wellness Event Flyers
  

Knowledge Gained:

• Project Planning and Management 
• Government Service 
• Samples for portfolio
  

• Enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree program, majoring in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related field - juniors and seniors preferred. 
• Impeccable writing skills, grammar and storytelling style (Please include a portfolio pieces with your application. Coursework is fine.) 
• Affinity for digital technologies and communications. 
• Extremely detail-oriented with strong attention to follow-through 
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines 
• Flexible in work functions and duties with strong teamwork skills 
• Proficient in Google programs (Docs, Sheets, Slides) 
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite products a plus, but not required
  

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The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

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If you have any questions please feel free to contact Shelia Wiggins-Wayne at shelia.wiggins@azdoa.gov or 602-542-4769 for assistance.