Communications Intern

Company: C-TRAN
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

ATURE OF WORK

This position offers a hands-on professional opportunity to work with the C-TRAN Customer Experience and Communication Team. This position is for a third- or fourth-year student, graduate student or recent college graduate in communications or public relations. Job duties include social media management, graphic design, project assistance, event coordination and public involvement. The successful candidate would work up to 20 hours per week, mainly afternoons. Some evening and weekend work is required.

SUPERVISION

Position is under the general supervision of the Manager of Communications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide general support to the Customer Experience and Communication Department
Example of Duties:


Participate in direct outreach specific to multiple projects in 2023, including:
Mill Plain bus rapid transit construction
Highway 99 bus rapid transit planning and design
Local bus service changes
Develop and post social media content to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Assist with basic graphic design as needed
Work with staff to create innovative, successful marketing concepts
Assist in presentation preparation
Deliver marketing materials for promotions and events


Assist with event coordination
Example of Duties:

Help staff C-TRAN's presence at the 2023 Clark County Fair and other community events
Event promotion and outreach
Coordinate event preparation with C-TRAN Maintenance staff and others
Event setup, staffing and tear-down
SELECTION FACTORS

Ability to quickly learn the operations, services and activities required of an intern in a comprehensive public relations and marketing program
Ability to speak comfortably and authoritatively with a range of audiences
Computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office products
Knowledge of methods, techniques and equipment used in graphic arts design; experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
Photography skills
Ability to create, develop, edit and produce a variety of promotional, informational, motivational and educational materials; strong writing skills are a must
Ability to meet schedules and deadlines
Ability to establish and maintain courteous and tactful public employee relations
Ability to attend scheduled evening and weekend meetings as required
Ability to provide excellent service to all customers both internally and externally
Knowledge of/interest in public transportation is a plus

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