Princeton University
Location
Princeton, NJ | United States
Job description
Communications Intern
US-NJ-Princeton
Job ID: 2024-18418
Type: Temporary
# of Openings: 1
Category: Communications and Public Relations
Princeton University
Overview
The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is seeking a rising senior who is passionate about writing about science, science education, diversity, equity and inclusion, and other topics to support activities in PPPLâ™s Office of Communications.
In this position you will support PPPLâ™s communications team on internal and external communications regarding diversity, inclusion and accessibility communications, including working with Human Resources and employee resource groups, internal communications regarding onboarding, our science education staff, and our public tour program, which educates the public about PPPLâ™s mission and research activities.
We are currently seeking a rising senior pursuing a degree in journalism, communications or English who is able to commute to PPPL. The ideal candidate must be an adept researcher, demonstrate strong writing and editing skills, be able to multitask, and be familiar with social media.
The intern will work closely with a mentor and other members of the communications staff to learn how to communicate with the public through our tour program, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility communications, feature writing, and social media The intern will increase their writing, research and reporting skills, will have the opportunity to network with communications professionals, other interns, and staff members, and will learn about potential career paths in communications and human resources at national laboratories such as PPPL.
A proud U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is a longstanding leader in the science and innovation behind the development of fusion energy â” a clean, safe, and virtually limitless energy source. With an eye on the future and in response to national priorities, PPPL also has begun a strategic shift from a singular focus on fusion energy to a multi-focus approach that includes microelectronics, quantum information science, and sustainability science. Whether it be through science, engineering, technology or professional services, every team member has an opportunity to make their mark on our world. PPPL aims to attract and support people with a rich variety of backgrounds, interests, experiences, and cultural viewpoints. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility and believe that each member of our team contributes to our scientific mission in their own unique way. Come join us!
Core Duties:
Under the guidance of Communications staff, the internâ™s duties could include, but are not limited to:
Education and Experience:
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from participation in certain foreign government talent recruitment programs. All PPPL employees are required to disclose any participation in a foreign government talent recruitment program and may be required to withdraw from such programs to remain employed under the DOE Contract.
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About Princeton University
Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that stands in the nation's service and in the service of all nations. Chartered in 1746, Princeton is the fourth-oldest college in the United States. Princeton is an independent, coeducational, nondenominational institution that provides undergraduate and graduate instruction in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and engineering.As a world-renowned research university, Princeton seeks to achieve the highest levels of distinction in the discovery and transmission of knowledge and understanding. At the same time, Princeton is distinctive among research universities in its commitment to undergraduate teaching.Today, more than 1,100 faculty members instruct approximately 5,200 undergraduate students and 2,600 graduate students. The University's generous financial aid program ensures that talented students from all economic backgrounds can afford a Princeton education.
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