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Orange County Transportation Authority

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Customer Relations
    Marketing
  • Orange

AI generated summary

  • You must be a full-time college student with a GPA of 2.5+ for undergraduates or 3.0+ for graduates, enrolled in a relevant program, and submit your most recent transcript.
  • You will maintain an internal communications calendar, develop content for events, audit and update the intranet, draft communications, design marketing materials, and ensure adherence to style guidelines.

Requirements

  • Requirements to qualify for the Summer College Intern Program are as follows:
  • College students must be enrolled full-time in a two or four-year college program, at an accredited college or university, and follow a course of study leading to an undergraduate or graduate degree.
  • Students that graduate with their bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in the fall of 2024 or the spring of 2025, are eligible.
  • College students enrolled full-time and pursuing a master’s degree from an accredited college.
  • Desirable degree program for this assignment is Communications, Marketing, Graphics Design, or related discipline.
  • College students pursuing a course of study leading to an undergraduate degree must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better.
  • College students pursuing a course of study leading to a graduate degree must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Must submit most recent college transcript.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain an internal communications calendar of tasks and projects and provide updates to team members.
  • Help develop communication plans and deliverables for fall and winter employee events and programs.
  • Provide content audits of OCTA's intranet site pages and help make updates and changes to keep this site fresh.
  • Draft and publish intranet content and test the content to ensure it displays correctly and the links work.
  • Design or conceptualize flyers, digital signage and other internal marketing materials as needed for internal communications.
  • Write, proofread and edit communications in support of division/department projects and initiatives, as requested, including articles, email announcements, presentations and internal marketing copy.
  • Ensure conformance to OCTA writing and visual standards, ensuring correct spelling and use of punctuation, grammar, AP style and agency branding (OCTA Style Guidelines).
  • Perform other tasks as assigned, including graphics/design/formatting and photo or video taking of featured employees.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Summer College Intern program?

The program lasts for ten weeks.

How many hours per week is the internship?

The internship is approximately 40 hours per week.

What is the pay range for this internship?

The pay range is from $19.00 to $22.00 per hour, depending on your education level.

What type of projects will I work on as an intern in Internal Communications?

You will help develop communication plans, maintain an internal communications calendar, draft and publish content, and design marketing materials, among other tasks.

What are the educational requirements to qualify for this internship?

College students must be enrolled full-time in a two or four-year program, must maintain a GPA of at least 2.5 for undergraduate students and 3.0 for graduate students, and must submit their most recent college transcript.

Are there any specific degree programs that are desirable for this internship?

Yes, desirable degree programs include Communications, Marketing, Graphics Design, or a related discipline.

Will I receive employee benefits during this internship?

No, this position is not eligible for employee benefits.

What skills are beneficial for this internship?

Good collaboration, teamwork, and communication skills are beneficial, along with the ability to create content independently and a sharp attention to detail.

Is this internship opportunity open to graduate students?

Yes, college students enrolled full-time and pursuing a master’s degree from an accredited college are eligible to apply.

What is the application process for this internship?

The position will remain open until filled, and applicants typically need to submit their resume and recent college transcript as part of the application process.

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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