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DoW SkillBridge InternshipCommunications Specialist – Social Media (GS-11)U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) AcademyLOCATIONArtesia (NM)IMPORTANT NOTEThis opportunity is OUTSIDE of USAJOBS and ONLY open to DoW SkillBridge candidates who are AT LEAST 11 months AWAY from military separation to be considered and who can intern with CBP during their final 180, 120, or 90 days on active-duty.WHY 11 MONTHS?CBP can host SkillBridge interns for their final 180, 120, and/or 90 days on active-duty depending on the individual service-member’s situation. We use the time prior to their finite internship dates to complete our required HR processes that also include a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe intern is responsible for executing the U.S. Border Patrol Academy social media strategy and for drafting, monitoring, and responding to social media postings. The intern works under close supervision, and in a developmental capacity performing work assignments and completing training, both of which are aimed in preparing the internto gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the following duties:The intern implements U.S. Border Patrol Social Media Strategy, developing brand awareness, generating inbound traffic, and encouraging product adoption. Implements the social media strategy, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure its effectiveness and encouraging adoption of relevant social media techniques into the corporate culture and into all U.S. Border Patrol Academy products and services. Manages social media campaigns and day-to-day activities. Duties include online advocacy, writing editorials, community-outreach efforts, promotions, etc. Maintains a presence in social networking sites including Twitter, and other similar community sites, posting on relevant blogs, and seeding content into social applications as needed. Under guidance from the supervisor will become an advocate of the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in social media spaces, answering questions where appropriate. How to Apply:Email Jeffrey.R.Jack@cbp.dhs.gov with SUBJ: CBP – DoW SkillBridge – USBP Academy – Communications Specialist – Social Media – Artesia, NM.

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DoW SkillBridge InternshipCommunications Specialist – Social Media (GS-11)U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) AcademyLOCATIONArtesia (NM)IMPORTANT NOTEThis opportunity is OUTSIDE of USAJOBS and ONLY open to DoW SkillBridge candidates who are AT LEAST 11 months AWAY from military separation to be considered and who can intern with CBP during their final 180, 120, or 90 days on active-duty.WHY 11 MONTHS?CBP can host SkillBridge interns for their final 180, 120, and/or 90 days on active-duty depending on the individual service-member’s situation. We use the time prior to their finite internship dates to complete our required HR processes that also include a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe intern is responsible for executing the U.S. Border Patrol Academy social media strategy and for drafting, monitoring, and responding to social media postings. The intern works under close supervision, and in a developmental capacity performing work assignments and completing training, both of which are aimed in preparing the internto gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the following duties:The intern implements U.S. Border Patrol Social Media Strategy, developing brand awareness, generating inbound traffic, and encouraging product adoption. Implements the social media strategy, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure its effectiveness and encouraging adoption of relevant social media techniques into the corporate culture and into all U.S. Border Patrol Academy products and services. Manages social media campaigns and day-to-day activities. Duties include online advocacy, writing editorials, community-outreach efforts, promotions, etc. Maintains a presence in social networking sites including Twitter, and other similar community sites, posting on relevant blogs, and seeding content into social applications as needed. Under guidance from the supervisor will become an advocate of the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in social media spaces, answering questions where appropriate. How to Apply:Email Jeffrey.R.Jack@cbp.dhs.gov with SUBJ: CBP – DoW SkillBridge – USBP Academy – Communications Specialist – Social Media – Artesia, NM.

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