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College Intern - Public Outreach (Community Relations)

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Orange County Transportation Authority

Mar 21

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Marketing
  • Orange

Requirements

  • Currently a full-time college student enrolled in a two-year or four-year college program and following a course of study leading to a Bachelor's or Master's degree, with emphasis in Communications, English, Policial Science, Public Relations or related major.
  • Must be a full-time student maintaining a 2.5 GPA.
  • Intern must conduct themselves in a professional manner.
  • Interest in attending and planning public meetings/events.
  • Special qualifications:
  • A College Intern position is designed to give an interested college student professional and practical experience in their field. Employment will be part-time, approximately 20 hours per week, not to exceed 1,000 hours within a year.
  • Knowledge of:
  • Effective written, verbal and organizational skills.
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and AP style desired.
  • Working knowledge of social media/digital platforms (beyond personal use).
  • Basic principles and practices in field of specialization.
  • Methods, materials, equipment, and techniques used in specialty area.
  • Ability to:
  • Handle multiple projects simultaneously and ability to work under tight deadlines.
  • Provide a flexible work schedule.
  • Proofread own work.
  • Problem solve and handle customer calls/emails.
  • Be a self-starter and hold a great desire to learn.
  • Perform entry-level professional work.
  • Acquire increasingly complex and technical knowledge and skills.
  • Assume progressively responsible duties.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Capital Projects Outreach Section’s mission of enhancing the public’s understanding of OCTA services, projects and programs.
  • Assist department staff with educating, informing and building consensus through community outreach activities and tactics.
  • Provide logistical support for events and community meetings.

Orange County Transportation Authority

We keep Orange County moving.

Transportation
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1991
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is Orange County’s primary transportation agency. OCTA was formed in 1991 through the consolidation of seven separate transportation agencies. A 17-member Board of Directors governs OCTA with the Caltrans District Director serving as the 18th member in an ex-officio capacity. OCTA Services Include: • Bus transit service • Metrolink rail service • 91 Express Lanes toll facility • Freeway improvements funding • Street and road improvements grants • Vanpool subsidies • Rideshare options