Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) - Communications Specialist

Candidates for this and every DoD SkillBridge internship opportunity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are able to intern for 180, 120, and 90 days and MUST be at least 11 MONTHS away from (outside of) separation. Why 11 months? We are able to 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 actions to include getting them in front of hiring managers, having interviews conducted, selection decisions being made, “Qualifications Reviews” successfully completed on their resumes clearly demonstrating that they have the required experience, etc. for the positions for which they are being considered, along with a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.MAJOR DUTIESThis Communications Specialist internship affords participants the opportunity to serve as an Office of Public Affairs contact and project manager for internal campaigns and special projects. Assists in developing, evaluating, and overseeing the implementation of internal communication plans, ensuring publications and communication materials are consistent, accurate, and aligns with the Agency’s priorities. The incumbent plans, writes, and edits internal and external publications and other communication materials to keep employees acquainted with CBP programs and news. Builds and maintains relationships with subject matter experts and internal and external stakeholders to provide current, accurate, and audience appropriate information using the proper communication channels

Candidates for this and every DoD SkillBridge internship opportunity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are able to intern for 180, 120, and 90 days and MUST be at least 11 MONTHS away from (outside of) separation. Why 11 months? We are able to 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 actions to include getting them in front of hiring managers, having interviews conducted, selection decisions being made, “Qualifications Reviews” successfully completed on their resumes clearly demonstrating that they have the required experience, etc. for the positions for which they are being considered, along with a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.MAJOR DUTIESWrites and edits internal and external communication products and materials for use across internal and external platforms. Serves as a backup Web Content Administrator for the Office of Public Affairs, managing, editing, and publishing content to the Agency’s internal site(s) and applications. Assists in reviewing and assessing communication programs and products for accuracy and effectiveness. The incumbent analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of CBP’s communications programs and products and recommends specific solutions tailored to the nature of the issues encountered and the targeted audiences. Identifies current, emerging, and/ or potential problems and develops and advises on the implementation of solutions based on research. Provide status reports on managed programs.

Candidates for this and every DoD SkillBridge internship opportunity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are able to intern for 180, 120, and 90 days and MUST be at least 11 MONTHS away from (outside of) separation. Why 11 months? We are able to 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 actions to include getting them in front of hiring managers, having interviews conducted, selection decisions being made, “Qualifications Reviews” successfully completed on their resumes clearly demonstrating that they have the required experience, etc. for the positions for which they are being considered, along with a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.