Marketing & Communications Graduate Intern - Energy Department

Job Description

San José Clean Energy, or SJCE, is San José's local, not-for-profit electricity supplier operated by the City of San José's Energy Department. Since 2019, our dedicated and motivated team has provided clean energy for residents and businesses at competitive rates, while also offering community programs, local benefits, and increased transparency and accessibility. SJCE serves more than 350,000 customer accounts, and has contracted for more than 1 GW of power.
Joining our team means that you will be making a big impact on the fight against climate change. SJCE plays an important role in meeting San José's ambitious goal to be carbon neutral by 2030 and in implementing the City's climate action plan, Climate Smart San José. Thanks to SJCE, San Jose has one of the cleanest energy mixes of any large city and offers a 60% renewable product and a 100% renewable product.
Serving our community with respect and integrity is at the core of what we do. We center equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in our work. The department also hosts active staff-led Culture and Racial Equity committees, and has won awards for its education and outreach work with Spanish and Vietnamese-speaking communities.
For more information about San José Clean Energy, please visit: www.sanjosecleanenergy.org .
** Please note, in order to be considered for this recruitment, candidates are required to upload a copy of their current school schedule with the accredited college or university's name** The Energy Department is looking to fill two (2) Part-Time Marketing and Communications Graduate Student Intern (Unclassified) position.
The Marketing and Communications Intern 's primary responsibility will be to assist SJCE with day-to-day communications and improving customer experiences. Projects could include:
Help maintain and expand SJCE's program webpages (electric vehicles, solar and storage, electric homes, etc.)
Assist with developing online tools to help customers navigate the electric vehicles, home electrification, and rooftop solar and increase adoption.
Write clear and engaging content for web pages, blogs, articles, emails, social media and marketing materials.
Research, coordinate, and attend community events to increase awareness of SJCE programs and services, particularly in diverse communities. Pitch community events for the marketing team to attend, prepare collateral and materials for events, and conduct outreach at events. The intern may be asked to develop an interactive game or activity for SJCE's event booth.
Organize SJCE's marketing collateral and develop a library of materials that is visible and accessible for department staff and the public.
Assist with noticing for SJCE programs and improve and streamline processes. This includes drafting letters and emails, developing and refining key messaging, and reviewing data to measure the effectiveness of communications.
Become a cheerleader for SJCE and CCAs! Connect with colleagues in the field and develop an understanding of industry trends and initiatives.
Additionally, this intern will help support SJCE's ongoing work, including attending meetings, developing marketing collateral, and collecting and analyzing data to improve customer experiences.
Pay: Graduate Student Intern: $20.52-$30.30 per hour (unclassified, unbenefited)
This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. The actual salary will be determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience.

Work Schedule: During the academic year, interns are recommended to work 24-40 hours per week, with schedules determined collaboratively between the hiring manager and the intern based on student availability and project needs. During summer and winter breaks, interns may work up to 40 hours per week. Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of a Bachelor's Degree and current enrollment in a Masters degree program from an accredited college or university in business or public administration or closely related field.

Licenses and Certificates Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the state of California may be required in performing job duties.

Desired skills: Provide creative suggestions to achieve communication goals.
Research, fact check, proofread, and edit as necessary.
Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
May include other duties and tasks of a similar nature as assigned.
Other desired knowledge and characteristics: Environmental or energy coursework and other training
Experience/knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software and Canva Pro
Experience/know