Local Animal Rescue Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Location : Orange County
Job Type: Unpaid Intern
Job Number: 0000IN-1122-012 (O)
Department: OC Community Resources
Opening Date: 11/04/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
CAREER DESCRIPTION
Position
OC Animal Care Marketing Intern (Unpaid Internship)
OC Community Resources/OC Animal Care
This internship recruitment will remain posted on a continuous basis until the needs of the Agency are met. Students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply immediately.
OC COMMUNITY RESOURCES (OCCR)
The , is a multi-faceted department comprised of OC Animal Care, OC Community Services, OC Housing & Homeless Services, OC Parks, and OC Public Libraries.
OC ANIMAL CARE
OC Animal Care provides temporary housing for over 10,000 lost, sick, or injured animals annually in an effort to reunite them with their owners or place them in new loving homes. Additionally, fourteen cities, and unincorporated Orange County areas, rely on OC Animal Care for animal control services. Animal Care Officers work out in the community to rescue animals, investigate animal incidents, and educate the public on proper animal care.
THE OPPORTUNITY
OC Animal Care is seeking outgoing, dependable individuals with positive attitudes who can work independently in a fast-paced environment. The work experience that this internship will provide will lend itself to those interested in the medical, animal care, program management and/or county government fields. Additionally, interns will have the opportunity to make a direct and profound impact on the lives of companion animals in our local community.
Duties may include assisting staff with one or more of the following assignments or projects:

• Creates and publishes original content across various social media platforms
• Designs flyers and other digital media for campaigns, promotions, fundraisers, events, and general activities
• Takes pictures and videos of shelter animals throughout their time at OC Animal Care
• Enhances the online profiles of shelter animals by updating their profile picture, capturing videos during enrichment activities, and writing creative biographies
• Captures photos and videos, and edit, using computer software such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, etc. for various marketing campaigns

Please note this is an in-person internship. Interns will not be able to perform the above duties remotely/virtually.
This position may involve some exposure/contact with animals while photos and videos are taken.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be current college students enrolled in an accredited college/university or be a recent graduate (within 6 months) with in marketing, media relations, advertising, public relations, communications, animal science, web analytics, content analysis, strategic communications, or a similar field.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
OC Animal Care is seeking applicants with the following qualifications:

• A can-do attitude!
• Exceptional writing and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient at time-management; adept at multitasking and prioritizing
• Proactive; striving to go above and beyond what is required for the role
• Reliable and punctual
• Attention to detail • Agile and adaptable
• Organized and self-sufficient
• Strong sense of sensitivity and confidentiality
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Graphic design skills with Adobe Creative Cloud

TIME COMMITMENT
The internship is in-person only. OC Animal Care is open in terms of the time commitment required. Preferably, a minimum of 20 hours per week would be available for approximately 3-6 months is preferred; however, depending on the candidate, the program is open to working to working with less availability
BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO INTERN
Although this is an unpaid internship that does not lead to paid employment or include employee benefits, students and recent graduates are offered an excellent opportunity to:

• Hands-on experience in the government sector
• Real-life application of marketing and public relations
• Opportunity to strengthen writing and graphic design skills
• Creation of portfolio samples to use for future opportunities
• Resume building
• Networking

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants must attach a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to their application. The cover letter is an opportunity for students to describe career and academic goals, to elaborate upon personal and academic accomplishments, and to identify what type of internship experience they are seeking. Learn more about what to include in a cover letter
Applications that do not include a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts will not be considered.
REQUIRED BACKGROUND SCREENING/REFERENCE CHECK
Prior to placement, applicants may be asked to submit contact information for reference checks, and a background screening will be conducted that requires a state issued driver's license or ID card and a U.S. Social Security number.
Occasionally, interns will be required to drive their own personal vehicle to off-site functions. Mileage reimbursement is available for authorized travel. Interns who operate a vehicle as part of their duties must possess a valid state-issued license and proof of auto insurance coverage for personal injuries and property damage.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related recommendations.
Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click to see the latest guidance for more details.
Internship recruitments at the County may close at any time at the discretion of the Agency.
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at .
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
For additional internship postings, please check our Web site at the following link:
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact (714) 834-2555 or
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
This position does not offer any benefits.
If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter for this position. The recruiter should be listed on the Job Posting.
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To be considered for an internship opportunity, you must submit by attaching to this application your cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts.
I have read and understand this requirement to be considered.
(Please attach cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts)

• YES
• NO

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The location for this position is within the OC Animal Care shelter. Interns in this assignment will be frequently exposed to animals and dust, dander, zoonotic disease, odors and noises associated with animals.Are you willing to intern in this type of environment?

• Yes
• No

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Please list computer programs you are have experience with such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
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Please enter your current GPA.
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Please enter approximate date you can begin internship.
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Please list the number of hours you can schedule each week.
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Please list out the days you are available to schedule intern hours and the available times for each day. Example: Monday, 10am-2pm.
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Type your preferred duration of internship. Example: 3 months
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Please read the following statement carefully. After reading the statement, answer the question.
In conjunction with the passage of Assembly Bill 2830 by the California State Legislature, specific individuals may qualify for hiring preference when applying for an internship position.
Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 31000.11 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority in the hiring process. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories may be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility. Are you eligible to receive this hiring preference based on Government Code 31000.11?
(Select "Yes" only if you belong to one of the above mentioned categories)

• No, I am not eligible for government code section 31000.11
• I am, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 31000.11

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As part of the background process, students applying for an internship will need to provide a social security number. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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Will you receive academic credit through your college/university?
(Students will be asked to provide University agreements or MOUs that a site supervisor is required to sign before being offered placement)

• Yes
• No

Required Question