Human Resources Intern (Marketing & Social Media)

Position Duties

The City of San José’s Human Resources Department (Workforce & Learning Development) is seeking a creative and motivated intern to assist our Human Resources (HR) team in managing and promoting the City’s brand through marketing initiatives and social media content. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about both HR and digital marketing, and eager to gain experience in developing and crafting content that highlights the City’s culture, employee profiles, while supporting hiring and retention efforts. 

The hourly rate for a Student Intern is $15.17 - $21.66 per hour.  

Key Responsibilities: 

Content Creation: 

Assist in creating graphics (digital and/or print) and drafting write-ups that showcase company culture, employee experiences, and various events for multiple social media platforms (i.e., LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, etc.) while maintaining the City of San José’s branding and tone. 

Conduct interviews, research, and/or source information from various departments to curate engaging content to align with hiring, retention, benefits, professional development, etc. to attract candidates to apply for positions.  

Help produce content for different branding campaigns, including, but not limited to employee spotlights, behind-the-scenes stories, career pathways, etc. 

In-person and virtual engagement support: 

Assist in scheduling and facilitating informational sessions and/or networking events aimed at building relationships with potential hires. 

Assist/coordinate at job fairs, in-person and virtual events that help promote City opportunities and attract diverse candidates (travel may be required to attend). 

Support targeted engagements related to specific programs with established partners from universities, community colleges, professional associations, and community groups.   

Assist with administrative tasks and logistics, as needed.   

What You Will Gain: 

Hands-on experience in HR functions with a specific focus on employer branding and recruitment marketing in a public/government agency.   

Exposure to social media management tools and digital marketing techniques. 

The opportunity to develop your content creation skills and learn about building an engaging company culture. 

Mentorship from experienced HR and marketing professionals. 

A dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages creativity and professional growth. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to completion of high school and current enrollment in an accredited college or university in undergraduate or graduate program.

Other Qualifications

Competencies: 

Job Expertise: Demonstrates a knowledge of and experience with digital marketing and social media management.  

Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally, and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.  

Creativity: Addresses objectives and problems while questioning traditional assumptions/solutions in order to generate creative ideas and new ways of doing business; exhibits creativity and innovation when contributing to organizational and individual objectives; seeks out opportunities to improve, streamline, reinvent work processes. 

In addition to the competencies above, the ideal candidate will have the following: 

Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, or a related field. 

Strong interest in HR with a passion for digital marketing and social media management. 

Familiarity with popular social media platforms and their functions (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, etc.). 

Basic knowledge of graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and video editing software is a plus. 

Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills. 

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and take initiative on projects. 

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. 

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Randi Perry at randi.perry@sanjoseca.gov.

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility:  Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.  

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.