Communications Intern

Description:

The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) is seeking a current or recent graduate student for a Communications Intern opportunity. 

As part of DLCD’s mission, in partnership with community members and local governments, we foster equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and vibrant communities, while protecting our natural resources legacy for current and future generations.

• Work with the director, policy office and communications manager to draft high level informational pieces for legislative and general audiences.
• Coordinate with department subject matter experts on content development.
• Coordinate with staff department-wide to strategically develop DLCD biennial report.
• Use source documents to distill complex information into short but meaningful communication pieces related to land use planning initiatives.
• Provide and aid with general office management and other administrative projects.
• Other duties including website content and management, depending on skill set and expertise.

What’s in it for you:

• Collaborate with a team of talented professionals on a daily basis.
• Opportunity to work on the big issues of the day – climate, equity, housing, and wildfires.
• Help communicate land-use policy and priorities for Oregon in its next 50 years.
• Flexible work location, with a mix of remote and in-office work
• This is an excellent position for someone aiming for a career in public policy, community engagement, media relations, or advocacy. This internship should provide opportunities to engage with agency staff, communications professionals through the state enterprise, to develop a professional network, and a portfolio of work within the State government.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

One of DLCD’s foundational goals is to become a diverse, equitable, and inclusive agency that implements an equitable and inclusive planning program for Oregon. Efforts are supported by the

State of Oregon Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan

and an agency Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and

Work Plan

We recognize that to successfully meet our mission and agency values, our commitment to racial equity, diversity, equity, and inclusion must be at the center of our work. DLCD values the lived and professional experiences of individuals from historically and currently underserved and under-resourced communities and honor our Government to Government relations responsibilities with Oregon’s federally recognized Native American Tribes. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive, belonging, and equitable working environment for all employees. Candidates with diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, language fluencies, lived experiences, and skillsets are encouraged to apply.

What We Are Looking For

The preferred candidate will be a strong writer and graphic communicator, have a basic familiarity with the land use system in Oregon and the prominent issues and political dynamics of the state. The ideal candidate will also have experience working with developing collaborative reports. Must be able to meet short deadlines and be flexible and adaptive to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment. Lived or professional experience serving individuals from historically and currently underserved and under-resourced communities. Spanish language fluency desired. Individuals with fluency in other languages are also encouraged to apply.