Usability and Design Student Assistant Intern (REMOTE)

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) is seeking to hire an intern to provide graphic and usability design services support to the agency operations u nder
the close supervision and direction of
the Deputy Director of
Public and External Affairs.

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Conditions of

Employment

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.

UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant positing should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.

UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California.

Prerequisites

Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (Fall, Spring and Winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.

To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf

Students must be enrolled in at least: six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.

Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.

Majors/Fields of Study

Graphic Design or related major

Work Schedule

Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.

Additional Work Schedule

Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in graphic design.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.
• Familiarity with user experience research and design.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under management supervision and in a learning capacity, assist in the development of graphic design elements for the agency. This includes developing images for presentations, social media posts, internal communication needs and other outreach materials.
• Assist in User Experience (UX) design and testing of the Agency’s new branding and public outreach elements. This could include assistance with the design and testing of the agency’s new website and customer complain portal.
• Serve as a resource for special projects and liaison to other CPPA programs.
• Collaborate with Public and External Affairs team on various projects and tasks. In all areas of work, communicate professionally and efficiently regarding project timelines and deliverables.
• Establish positive relationships across all divisions to ensure program needs are fulfilled.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Physical Requirements

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

Currently CPPA is 100% telework.

Due to COVID-19, the student will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI telework agreement.

Application Instructions

Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.

In addition to your resume, please upload the following documents:

Apply by: June 30, 2023

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The California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA) charges the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) with protecting Californians’ privacy rights. The CPPA’s responsibilities include: 1) rulemaking in a highly complicated, technical, sometimes contested, and nuanced area; 2) supporting awareness across California’s diverse population on issues related to privacy and data security, including the new rights provided to them by the law; and 3) preparing for meaningful administrative enforcement of those rights.

To learn more about us please visit our website at: www.cppa.ca.gov.

Based on your answers to one or more questions, it appears you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the position. We are unable to move your application forward in the process. If you have questions, please contact us at 916-278-7003 or email us at ueijobs@csus.edu.