SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN
HUMAN RESOURCES
Nature of Work:
Coconino County is seeking a Social Media Intern who will be working out of our Human Resources
office. This position will work closely with the HR Analyst in the area of training, employee relations and
organizational development to create and implement a social media marketing strategy targeting
Coconino County employees as well as the public.
The goal of this position will be to develop the social media tools to keep our employees connected and
informed of the various training and development opportunities available County-wide. In addition, this
position will work on a social media marketing strategy that will need to be a reflection of the Coconino
County culture and the residents we serve.
This position will work at the Coconino County Human Resources Building, located on 420 N. San
Francisco. Hours will be flexible to accommodate college schedule from 10 to 20 hours a week, and will
be paid at $8.05/hr.
To apply, please visit: www.coconino.az.gov, and click on “Employment”. Please include a Cover
Letter expressing your interest in this opportunity. You may also submit a resume and a cover
letter to:
Coconino County Human Resources
420 N San Francisco Str., Flagstaff, Arizona 86001
recruiter@coconino.az.gov
Typical Duties:
As a Social Media Intern for Coconino County, you will be able to not only gain an understanding of the
values upheld by public sector employees, what drives us and what we do to serve our residents, but also
experience firsthand the impact a marketing initiative can have on a target audience. You will have an
opportunity to strategize, problem solve, and celebrate. Some of the job duties this internship will include
are:
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Drawing on theoretical marketing concepts for the creation of a social media marketing strategy
with its applicable elements
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Strategizing, monitoring and optimizing social media campaigns
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Proposing improvements as required during strategy pilot roll out
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Exploring social media platforms to reach and engage a target audience
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Creating written and visually innovative and appealing content appropriate for various social
media platforms
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Analyzing, tracking and reporting on target audience engagement
Desired Skills and Abilities:
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A positive and easy-going attitude, treating every day as an opportunity to learn and grow.
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Excellent communicator with outstanding writing skills.
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Research and synthesis and analysis skills.
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Very good understanding of the process related to building and maintaining an online community
through websites, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other appropriate social media
platforms.
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Ability to leverage proper platforms to accomplish mission of project
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MS Office proficient
Minimum Qualifications:
Coconino County internships are designed to help a college student obtain real world skills to
complement their area of study. Ideally, the internship would provide individuals with work experience that
will assist them in choosing a career path at a later stage upon graduation.
Qualified Coconino County interns meet one of the following criteria:
 Presently enrolled in a degree program, either undergraduate or graduate.
 Have graduated from a degree program within the last 12 months.
 Are recent high school graduate, accepted and enrolled for the coming semester.
This position is non-exempt from overtime.
Coconino County is an equal opportunity employer.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
For additional information please contact Coconino County Human Resources at 928-679-7100 or
at recruiter@coconino.az.gov.
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