Company Name:Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Internship Available:Outreach Section Intern

Distance from St. Cloud:61 - 100 Miles from St. Cloud State University

Paid/Unpaid:Paid

Company Overview:The Fish and Wildlife Division of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks an intern to assist with website content development and maintenance; media relations; public relations; internal communications; and marketing and promotional efforts. The person who fills this position must have the ability to plan, research, develop and write accurate and engaging content as well as suitable graphical and technical skills to prepare it for presentation on the DNR website and its related social media pages.

Responsibilities:Duties will include but are not limited to: • Assisting with website content planning, production and updates; Participating in content review from marketing, public relations and public affairs perspectives; • Assisting with promotional efforts for hunting and fishing activities; • Assisting the division public information officer with communications duties and responsibilities; • Maintaining web content, including databases, regarding fishing and hunting programs, wildlife and fisheries research activities, management areas, seasons and services. The intern will work directly with the division's public information officer and customer enhancement manager. Regular contact will occur with fisheries and wildlife program staff throughout Minnesota as well as agency communications and information technology professionals. Requirements • Ability to code in HTML, CSS and JavaScript; • Knowledge of journalistic principals and practices; • Knowledge of marketing principles and practices; • Familiarity with Adobe CS4 or CS5 and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access); • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; • Strong technical and creative design skills; and • Familiarity with query-driven Web platforms such as JSP, PHP and CFML. While not required, an interest in or knowledge of the outdoors, conservation, fishing, hunting and the environment is beneficial. The DNR's Fish and Wildlife Division manages, protects and regulates Minnesota's fish and wildlife resources by: Recommending fishing, hunting and other wildlife-related regulations; • Conducting census, survey and research projects; and • Promoting habitat protection and development on public and private lands. Position Information This is a full-time, 40-hour per week internship. Hours of work are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at DNR Headquarters in downtown St. Paul. The pay rate is $12 per hour. To be considering for this position, you must be receiving college credit and majoring in mass communications, journalism, technical communications or a related field. If you are unsure whether your major qualifies, please contact us.

Apply to:Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Minnesota Management Budget
400 Centennial Office Building 658 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55155

Application Information:Step 1 Apply directly to posting number 119010000032 at the State of Minnesota's job search page: https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting. You also may try this direct link: https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting/d4084e3c0b2bdfb4431e84e74059ecd3/Results. Check the Apply for this job box found near the bottom of the announcement. As part of this process, you must submit a resume to the database through the online Resume Builder at https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/ResumeBuilder. You may copy and paste your existing resume or let the software create a resume for you. You may edit your resume later should your contact information or experience change. To apply with a paper copy, submit your resume and a completed State of Minnesota Employment Application form to: Minnesota Management Budget (MMB) 400 Centennial Office Building 658 Cedar Street St. Paul, MN 55155 Be sure to note posting number 119010000032 on your application. The paper application is available online at http://www.careers.state.mn.us/app, at any state agency human resources office or by calling 651-259-3637. Step 2 In addition to submitting a resume online or by standard mail, you also must send an e-mail to the following address: dnr.intern@state.mn.us In the subject line, enter your first and last name and the posting number 119010000032. You will receive via return e-mail additional necessary application materials and instructions. Step 3 Submit a cover letter expressing your interest in this internship via e-mail or postal mail to: Pete Takash pete.takash@state.mn.us 500 Lafayette Road Saint Paul, MN 55155-4020 Questions Direct any questions about or problems with the application process via e-mail to brandon.herbert@state.mn.us. For additional information about the internship, contact Pete Takash at pete.takash@state.mn.us or 651.259.5187.